Gnocchi with Capsicum Ragu
The perfect meat-free meal the whole family will love. This dish uses ready-made gnocchi, something I always have on hand ever since discovering the shelf-stable Granoro brand available from Vetro and La Cave. Trust me, I was sceptical at first too, as store bought gnocchi is usually just hard little bullets, but the Granoro variety […]
GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD RESCUE
NO Waste, NO Hunger is part of Good Neighbour Trust’s mission which has five arms, Food Rescue being a huge part of how we support community. Behind the charity are 13 staff and over 500 volunteers as well as a very decicated Board of Trustees, sponsors and supporters. Good Neighbour rescues food destined for landfill […]
Meet the Nourish Team
The age-old saying ‘it takes a village’ couldn’t be more apt as we acknowledge the members of the Nourish Magazine team. Vicki’s ability to find, foster and attract talent has helped transform Nourish into a thriving and trusted, regional food publication that’s spent the last decade celebrating all things culinary in the Waikato and Bay […]
The Good Health Guides
Words Liz French, Imges Brydie Thompson Many of us live with constant stress, juggle career demands and family needs, suffer chronic pain, have weight issues, sleep badly and reach for the wine bottle in a cycle that seems to be on constant repeat. “The new normal,” we sigh. “It may be common, but it is […]
Last Place
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires The modest building at 54 Collingwood Street, Hamilton has been many things over the years. Most memorably a mechanic’s workshop and spare parts store, and a while back it had a brief flirtation with being a cafe. You’ve probably driven past No 54 for years without noticing it. It’s […]
Say Hi to our Local FOH Heroes
Words David Wrigley A great restaurant isn’t just about the food. Back when New Zealand was just coming out of lockdown and we were able to order takeaway food from all our favourite restaurants, as exciting as that was, there was still something missing, a personal touch, a sense of being looked after and cared […]
The Chicken Before the Egg
Words by Gus Tissink from Bidfresh Hamilton Who doesn’t love eggs? We have a long history with eggs and that kind of makes sense really if you consider how nutritionally dense they are and that they just taste good! They have been a breakfast staple for centuries, dating back to prehistory times. The Egyptians and […]
Chocolate and Pear Puddings
Pear and chocolate—always a winning combination! This easy pudding is quick to whip together and the fudgy centre is very decadent for a midweek pud you can whip up in a few minutes. 125g butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup milk 1 cup self-raising flour 3 tbsp cocoa […]
Poaching an Egg – Harriet’s How To
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Brydie Thompson As a chef, people are always asking me for cooking tips. One of the most common queries is how to poach eggs. So, to start off the ‘Harriet’s How To’ segment, I am going to dive right into world renowned chefs’ take on perfect poachies. I was taught by […]
Apricot and Almond Pudding
Recipes Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson The addition of ground almonds to this super simple pudding adds a delicious dimension which pairs beautifully with the tart apricots. No ground almonds, no problem, you can replace it with flour. You can also swap the apricots for tinned peaches or plums, even frozen berries would work! 100g […]