BEETROOT CHUTNEY
Recipe Brad Kine Image Brydie Thompson Autumn is always a time of abundance, be it the wonderful in season fruit or your bursting vegetable garden. Falls Retreat know this only too well with their massive garden that not only provides super fresh picking for the plates that come out of the kitchen but as a […]
Simply Veg – CHOCOLATE AND KŪMARA BROWNIE
Words Megan Lyon, Images Amber Bremner I was at an event a few years back and a colleague’s contribution was a vintage jar loaded with crisp and delicious seedy crackers. This five-seed recipe by Amber Bremner has been a constant of mine ever since and a go-to for taking a plate, being gluten free, vegan […]
ANZAC Biscuits
WORDS AND IMAGES JULIE LE CLERC For the Love of ANZACs For any Kiwi, ANZAC biscuits are more than just a recipe; they’re a valued piece of our heritage. As we know, they got their name when they were originally created to send to soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), who […]
Happy Vendors, Satisfied Shoppers, Appreciative Causes
Words Liz French It is clear that stall holders, vendors and shoppers benefit from the Tauranga Farmer’s Market. But you may be surprised to learn that the market also supports deserving organisations and charities. Tauranga Farmer’s Market is a not-for-profit organisation. As Market Manager Megan McVeigh explains, “This means that any money after operational costs […]
Bunny Buns
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson These are super cute! I made the bunny tales from white chocolate ganache but you could use a marshmallow or a small Easter egg. The dough makes about 24 bunnies. You might not want that many, and if that’s the case the unused dough can be frozen or you […]
A Twist on Easter Buns
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson While I am a believer that hot cross buns should hit the supermarket shelves from New Years Day, I do understand that spice-ladened fruit buns are not everyone’s cup of tea. These Easter twists could be the answer. Instead of fruit and spice, they are filled with chocolate. 3½ […]
Make the Dish- Dumpling House Special Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Words and images Vicki Ravlich-Horan A few years ago I was introduced to Dumpling House CBD Express on Bryce Street, or perhaps more specifically to a couple of their dishes I would never have ordered had I not got the inside word. Known, as their name would suggest, for their homemade dumplings, I would argue […]
Easter Cupcakes
These cute cupcakes are Easter Bunny approved. They’re chocolate. They’re bright and fun. And they have a carrot piped on top! 200g butter, softened ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 3 eggs ¾ cups cocoa 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup hot water Cream the butter and sugars until light […]
Happily
Words Denise Irvine, images Brydie Thompson I’m looking at shelves stacked high with Happily products and my fingers are itching to dive into the boxes and make things: beaded bracelets, tie-dyed bags, bespoke candles, clay models and, yes, even cut-out paper dolls from my own childhood. To tell the story of Happily, though, we need […]
Hazelnut + Dark Chocolate Slice
Recipe and image by Emma Galloway I’ve been making versions of this slice for years, an adaptation from a recipe in my latest cook book, Every Day. Essentially it’s made up of a bliss ball mixture, which gets pressed into a tin and topped with a lush dairy-free chocolate ganache and chopped nuts. This hazelnut […]