BARISTA BREWS AT HOME
Words KATE UNDERWOOD | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON Making barista-style, espresso coffee at home can be a combination of intimidating, empowering and unavoidably messy. But one thing is for sure, the more you know, the better you’ll brew. Chances are, either you, or someone you know, has an espresso machine sitting proudly on the kitchen bench. […]
A TASTE OF SPAIN
Words LIZ FRENCH | Images ALEX SPODYNEIKO Oscar has relaunched as a Spanish tapas bar in a move to satisfy Tauranga’s growing appetite for small bites and the relaxed grazing style of shared dining. Two years since opening, Oscar & Ottos’ change builds on its reputation for great food but focuses on offering a more […]
AN UNCOMMON APPROACH
Words DAVID WRIGLEY | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES It’s mid-morning at Hayes Common in Hamilton East and a chef in his whites and a bartender in his denim apron are scouring the kitchen garden in front of the cafe. Both are carefully selecting herbs and edible flowers for their lunchtime mise en place. In the kitchen […]
LIVING LIGHTLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING YOUR LIFESTYLE
Words CARRIE SONG Nicola Turner’s family of four have reduced their waste to just one bin a year! How do they do it? Sitting in a co-working space meeting room in the beautiful town of Cambridge, Nicola, in a black top, which she bought 12 years ago (she bought a blue one at the same […]
CAMBRIDGE NOVELIST SCORES TWO-BOOK PUBLISHING DEAL
Words KATE MONAHAN-RIDDELL | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES You wouldn’t know it from looking at her, but Cambridge author Nikki Crutchley loves to creep people out. “I love it when people say they have nightmares about my books,” laughs Nikki, chatting over coffee at her dining room table. Daughters Cate, 13, and Abbie, 11, have just […]
EXPERIENCE WAIHI BEACH LIKE A LOCAL
Words CINDY CLARE | Images SHERYL NICHOLSON, CINDY CLARE, WESTERN BOP DISTRICT COUNCIL The best travel advice I ever got from my dad was to “ask a local”. So, with that in mind, we asked Waihi Beach local Cindy Clare to ask some locals what they love about Waihi Beach, where they eat, grab their favourite […]
GO FISH!
Recipes: BRAD KING | Images: BRYDIE THOMPSON Nothing beats the taste of freshly caught fish and it always makes for an easy, nutritious meal. Nature’s bounty! At The Falls Retreat, our paddock to plate ethos definitely extends to the sea, where we look to source a variety of sustainable seafood for our menus. Being located […]
Sponge Kisses
I found a gorgeous patty pan tin in a second-hand store and just had to make something in them. This easy, light cupcake type mixture was perfect as the little cakes kept the shape well. Paired with cream and the plum curd they make an impressive afternoon tea treat. If you don’t happen to have […]
Plum Curd
This is a great way to use up your egg yolks left over from making meringues (see page X). Use it to sandwich a classic sponge together with lashings of whipped cream, dollop over ice cream, or smear over a classic cheesecake. 300ml plum puree* 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 125g butter, chopped Whisk […]
Plum and Amaretto Semifredo
The perfect summer treat. Make this a few days ahead and impress your guests when you bring this out at the end of the meal. Can’t find or don’t like Amaretto biscuits? Use leftover meringues, making it gluten free too! 3 egg whites ¾ cup sugar ½ cup water 300ml cream 2 cups crushed Amaretto […]