Trevally with Kiwifruit and Preserved Lemon Muddle
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson Trevally is an oily fish that stands up to the tart and punchy flavours of green kiwifruit and preserved lemon. Serves 4 2 kiwifruit, peeled and finely diced ½-1 tbsp preserved lemon, finely chopped (see tip) extra virgin olive oil 4 fillets trevally zest of 1 small lemon a […]
Rebuild or Renovate?
This is a dilemma many home-owners struggle with. You love the location, the neighbours, the atmosphere of the street. But the house itself no longer works. Maybe it’s too small, poorly laid out, cold, or simply not designed for how you live now. So, what’s the answer: renovate, rebuild, or attempt a combination of the […]
FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS
FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS Recipe and image Julie Le Clerc As cheerful as they are delicious, these sprinkle-studded sandwich biscuits are fun to bake and make a lovely homemade Easter gift. Makes about 30 pairs, depending on size FUNFETTI BISCUITS 3 cups plain flour 2 tsp baking powder pinch of fine salt 250g butter, softened […]
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE EGGS
Salted Caramel Chocolate eggs Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc These handmade delights make a nice alternative to store bought Easter chocolates. Makes about 20–30, depending on size 250g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped ¼ cup cream ½ can (200g) caramel condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp fine salt cocoa powder, to coat […]
HOT CROSS BROWNIES
Hot Cross Brownies Recipe and images by Julie Le Clerc You only need one bowl to make these fudgy chocolate brownies with shiny crackly tops. Biscoff spread is a creamy spread with a unique caramelised, spiced biscuit flavour. It melts easily and smoothly so makes a great alternative to traditional icing. Makes 10 125g butter, melted and slightly cooled […]
Autumn Reset
Enjoy an Autumn reset with the team at Tranquillo Autumn is an opportunity to return to routine, slow down, and replenish from within. Autumn carries a quiet elegance. As social calendars soften and the pace of life begins to ease, we are offered a welcome opportunity to return to routine, slow down, and restore what […]
PINEAPPLE AND VIETNAMESE MINT SALAD
Pineapple pairs beautifully with Vietnamese mint in this fresh salad by Amber Bremner. Recipe and image by Amber Bremner Give me a hot day and a pineapple and I’m happy. I have a deep love for tropical fruits and herbs (and chilli of course), so this salad ticks all the boxes. Chilled pineapple and cucumber […]
Boysenberry, Apple and Vanilla Jam
Words and images by Emma Galloway (My Darling Lemon Thyme) If you have access to fresh boysenberries, make use of them in this delicious jam recipe, but if you don’t, New Zealand-grown frozen berries (find them at Vetro) work just as well too. Boysenberry, Apple + Vanilla Jam Bulking this jam out with apples not […]
Eggplant Schnitzel
Many Kiwis, unless of Asian or Mediterranean descent, have yet to learn to appreciate eggplants. I know I was in the camp for many years. But when you taste an eggplant dish that understands what eggplant brings to the table, you too will be a convert. In Sicily it is hard to go a day […]
A Decade of Hayes Common
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires When you head down Wellington Street to Hayes Paddock in Hamilton East, a big green building stretches out before you. It’s set back from the street on a corner site, and there are typically people sitting at outdoor tables in the sun, amid kids, dogs, bikes and gardens. The […]