Marlborough grapegrowers have more money in their pockets following bumper harvest

Marlborough grapegrowers have had their most profitable harvest in more than five years.

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Deconstructed coffee in three beakers a step too far - even for hipsters

The sight of a "deconstructed" coffee lovingly poured into three glass beakers pushed a Melbourne woman to breaking point.

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Neat Places: Tea merchants paving the way in Christchurch

The number of Christchurch's tea merchants is growing. Neat Places meets three young companies leading the movement.

MIKAKU TEA BLENDS 

New Zealanders love a cuppa, there's no doubt about it, and if the taste buds are demanding a herbal variety, then Mikaku Tea Blends should be the next brand you stock in your cupboards. The creation of Banks Peninsula-based woman Leeya Warrander, the teas are completely organic and made in a small batch process so you know you're getting a quality product.

Leeya runs the 'baby' business solo, but with plans to introduce her teas to more cafes, restaurants and gift shops in the coming months, she may soon need to expand her one-woman team.

A love of gardening means many of the fruits, herbs and flowers in the blends are from Leeya's very own backyard, while the remaining ingredients are bought from local companies, ensuring your cuppa couldn't be any more NZ friendly. Some of the flavours include Lemon and Ginger White Tea, Peach Blend and Coconut Chai.

At present, you're able to enjoy a cup of the good stuff at Kadett cafe on St Asaph Street, or buy a bag of your own from Henry Trading in Lyttelton.

READ MORE:
* Three of the best pizza joints in Christchurch
* Three great Christchurch craft beer filleries
​* The best brunch spots in Christchurch

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Clearview Estate at Decanta Tapas Bar

I attended an excellent tasting at Decanta Tapas Bar in New Plymouth last night with Tim Turvey and Lisa Clarke from Clearview Estate Winery. A great turnout of like minded wine lovers enjoyed tasting their way through 10 delicious Hawke’s Bay wines along with some yummy tapas to try with the wines. At the same […]

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The best alternatives to a traditional wedding cake

It's been decades since fruit cakes were the du jour dessert to mark matrimony. These days, the wedding cake need not be a cake at all. Here's a list of our favourite alternatives.

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New Founders steamtrain stout is right on track

The Duncan family have released a seasonal stout that has been influenced by a very old feature at Nelson's Founders Park. 

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Busty oranges and sensual carrots: Check out these hilarious mutant fruit and veg

A phallic eggplant up for auction on Trade Me raised eyebrows the world over, and even fetched a pretty penny for its owner.

(Our favourite headline belonged to Huffington Post's Is That An Eggplant You're Auctioning, Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?)

But the erotic aubergine is not alone.

Trade Me has had seen all sorts of weird and wonderful fruit and veg cycling through its virtual auction house over the years. 

READ MORE:
* Why you should eat ugly vegetables
* Organic erotic eggplant for sale on Trade Me
* Calls for wonky fruit and veg to join the 'perfect' shapes in supermarkets
* Eggplant emoji too phallic for Instagram

And while they rake up a lot of views and interest, they're not a serious road to riches for any would-be mutant gardeners, said Trade Me spokesman Logan Mudge.

"What is awesome though, is that for the most part our members sell these items for charity."

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Get your Nutella fix with a new dessert 'kebab'

If you thought chocolate fountains were the height of sugary obsession, think again.

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Wellington on a Plate 2016: The tasty teasers you must try

 

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Exclusive: Sneak peek at Wellington On a Plate 2016

Exclusive: Sneak peek at Wellington On a Plate

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Bell Tea and Coffee Company rebrands as BrewGroup

The company that makes Bell Tea has rebranded to emphasise its increased focus on coffee products.

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SIT chef-in-training Ella Ristson-Jones off to Vietnam for cooking competition

A Southland chef-in-training is heading to Vietnam to make her mark at a prestigious international competition.

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In Season: Versatile beetroot more than something that comes out of a tin

What's growing in your garden or flooding the markets? In Season follows Witt's many chefs and journalist Virginia Winder in their quest to source the freshest fruit and vegetables, and serve them up with simple sense and inspiration.

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Recipe: Fennel-rubbed butterflied leg of lamb with kumara flatbreads

SERVES 6

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Recipe: Toffee apple crumble with pickled pears and sour cream

Treat yourself with this decadent toffee apple crumble with pickled pears and sour cream. 

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Watch: Which milk tastes best? Soy, almond, rice, oat or good old dairy

Thinking about giving an alternative milk a whirl but don't know which to try? Can the range of alternative milks every really replace the satisfaction of a creamy latte?

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Persian hospitality with dash of Italian

The Nelson community is a wonderful melting pot of people from all corners of the globe and writing this column has given me the opportunity to meet people who have chosen to make Nelson their home.

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Back to Back Syrah Success for Mission Estate

For the second year running the winemakers at Mission Estate are celebrating double gold medal and trophy success for their Syrah at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London. In this year’s show both the 2014 Mission Reserve Syrah and 2014 Mission Estate Syrah won gold medals with the Estate Syrah then being awarded a trophy. […]

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Recipe: Potato and kale pizza

In the cooler days of autumn, savoury baking is just as satisfying as the usual knee-jerk baking of cakes and sweet things.

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Be quick to grab oysters on special

 

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World's first wine theme park is set to open in Bordeaux, France

If you're more likely to be sitting in the cafe while everyone else runs off to ride the rollercoasters, this might be the theme park for you.

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Recipes: Gin and tonic cupcakes

Cupcakes are all the rage - from savoury bacon flavoured treats to the traditional chocolate iced sweeties, there's just something charming about a little cake for one. 

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Hungry man gets pizza delivered to train

A UK man who got hungry during a five-hour train ride from Glasgow to Sheffield did what any reasonable person would do – he rang Domino's to send him some pizza.

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Us Two: Josh Emett and Fleur Caulton of Rata and Madam Woo's

Josh Emett, 42, and Fleur Caulton, 46, are the founders of Queenstown's Rata and four Madam Woo restaurants. The two share a vision, an appreciation for their business partnership, and a love of food.

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Recipe: Mushrooms with polenta and salsa verde

I think I've mentioned my childhood aversion to mushrooms before. I used to be borderline phobic of them, but I can't imagine what I was thinking.

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Italian cheese makers sue TV show for insulting their product

Producers of the Italian hard cheese Grana Padano are taking legal action against US soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful for a scene that the cheese makers claim denigrates their product.

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Restaurant review: Fine dining from a garden centre cafe

Saturday's eating had been a deep-fried shocker so a Sunday lunch needed to bring sanity and balance. A wholesome salad at a light, airy caffé seemed a good idea. 

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Peter Gordon dishes up on life and love

Peter Gordon welcomes me warmly into his kitchen at Auckland's The Sugar Club with a European style kiss on each cheek. We met briefly before, once or twice maybe, but he has the kind of familiarity you have with old friends - he's that kind of man. He's also softly spoken and kind.

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Why I opted for weight loss surgery

Bring full fat back. Sugar demon driving obesity epidemic. Low-carb diets make you depressed.

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Taranaki gets newly created cultural cooking lessons

A mystery cooking class still has space available for those who are "meat-eors."

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Recipe: Mussels with ponzu dressing, sesame seeds & fried shallots

Ponzu is a tangy, citrusy, soy-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine. This simple, three-ingredient version teams well with the other Asian flavours in this tasty dish. 

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Spending no more than $150 on food for five days 'do-able but pretty miserable' for family of six

Setting a goal of feeding herself, her husband and four sons for five days on no more than $150 did not go down particularly well for Millie Ormond.

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Recipe: Peter Gordon's salmon sashimi, cucumber, tomato, ginger, almond and yoghurt salad

Rather like a generous sashimi assembly, this refreshing dish works a treat after a bowl of miso soup or tomato gazpacho. It can be made from most fish, but the oiliness of salmon works especially well with the cucumber. Other fish worth trying are halibut, bream (larger ones), tuna and cod, as well as scallops.

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Movie Review: City of Gold

City of Gold (M, 92mins) Directed by Laura Gabbert â˜…★★★★ 

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Five of the best winter warming meals in Auckland

One of the best things about winter is the excuse it provides to settle into a favourite restaurant and indulge in some seasonal, warming dishes.

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Review: The Jefferson, Fort Lane, Auckland

A taste of… The Jefferson, 7 Fort Lane, Auckland

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Five of Auckland's best cocktail bars to visit in winter

Winter is usually the time to hunker down and hibernate - but there's one seasonal treat to entice you out: the winter cocktail, to warm the soul from the inside out.

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Goodbye coffee, hello turmeric latte

Turmeric is the ingredient on everyone's lips.

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Review: Eden Noodles Cafe, Mt Eden

A taste of… Eden Noodles Cafe, 105 Dominion Road, Mt Eden 

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Recipe: Star anise breakfast buns

I love a slow-rise, yeast-riddled bun but sometimes a lack of planning, time and bench space gets the better of us.

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More New Zealand cafes and restaurants going totally smoke free - even outside

Ashtrays are disappearing from New Zealand cafes and restaurants, as the Cancer Society and councils come together to make dining a smoke-free occasion. 

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Saint Clair Family Estate buys fellow Marlborough wine company Lake Chalice

One of the largest family-owned wine companies in New Zealand just got bigger.

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Nigella Lawson on MasterChef Australia is a master stroke

Let's face it, Nigella Lawson whipped up an unexpected MasterChef creation. Her own invention test to the show's classic viewing formula. She took the audience inside the contestants' house.

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Residents protest pop-up McDonald's in Sydney suburb of Glebe

The world's biggest restaurant chain will open a pop-up store in Australia - and some in the area are definitely not lovin' it.

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How much fun it is to get drunk? UK scientists have found out

Public health discussions about drug and alcohol use tend to be dour, humourless affairs. We talk about all sorts of terrible things associated with drug use, such as car crashes and mental illness and kids getting high and people killing themselves and others.

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Why restaurants don't want to take reservations any more

Customers assume restaurants are just in the business of selling food. However, they're also in the business of renting chairs to people who eat food. Ideally, they want all seats occupied from the beginning to the end of service with hungry and thirsty guests.

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Traditional tucker still a hit in Wellington, especially with new app

Traditional fish and chips still win over the hearts of Kiwis, even among bustling inner city diners in Wellington. 

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T.S.A. Replaces Security Chief as Tension Grows at Airports and Age

Peter V. Neffenger, the agency’s administrator, removed Kelly Hoggan as part of an overhaul after facing a backlash over waits at airport security lines and management problems. from HVAC Supplies New Zealand http://goo.gl/W5RDnC

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Nigella Lawson: Five dishes every home cook should master

Nigella Lawson reveals five dishes every home chef should know backwards.

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T.S.A. Replaces Security Chief as Tension Grows at Airports and Age

Peter V. Neffenger, the agency's administrator, removed Kelly Hoggan as part of an overhaul after facing a backlash over waits at airport security lines and management problems.

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WineFriend’s chief tasting officer Yvonne Lorkin insures tastebuds for $1 million

Wine critic Yvonne Lorkin has become the first New Zealand woman to insure her tastebuds for $1 million.

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Marlborough City: pros and cons with winemaker Josh Scott and National Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith

A proposal to change Blenheim's name to Marlborough City has kick-started a debate about the town's identity. Winemaker Josh Scott and National Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith weigh in on the debate. 

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Hungry? Try a 'sky prawn' at Dunedin's Vault 21 restaurant

They may be billed as "sky prawns", but the latest food craze is bugging eager patrons at a Dunedin restaurant.

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Kai with Soul: Ripping out a good risotto

The 2016 NPBHS version of Kai with Soul will again be focusing on our students and their favourite dish. It is well known that food excites and brings people together so hopefully by the boys sharing their favourite dishes they will open up and explain the story behind how this Kai benefits their Soul and share some tasty and convenient recipes that the young budding cooks in your house can try.

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How to curb your sugar cravings

Rebecca Harwin used to constantly hunger for junk food.

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NZ Organic Wine Awards 2016 Results

After a successful debut in 2014, the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards has grown from strength to strength, both in terms of numbers of wines entered, and also media exposure resulting from these awards. The awards, now in their third year have matured into a recognized, fully independent award. The Organic Wine Award is founded […]

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Would you eat a green McDonald's burger?

Out of all the colours you could choose to make your burger, we're not sure green would be high on the list.

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How neighbours from hell are damaging our vineyards

OPINION: During the 2015-16 growing season, a Central Otago vineyard lost 20 per cent of its crop in one afternoon. A winery which owns a large nearby vineyard estimates it lost 100 tonnes of fruit on the same day.

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Lyttleton bar celebrates end of era

It's the end of an era for one of Lyttelton's most popular bars . . . or is it?

The Porthole container bar closed its doors for the last time in the early hours of Sunday morning, shutting up shop after the land owner decided to redevelop the site. Several hundred people packed out the premises for one last hurrah.

The bar was one of the first to open in Lyttelton after the February 2011 earthquake.

"It was a really, really lovely night," bar owner Mike Dunlay said. The dance floor was full of bubbly patrons and plastic cups had to be used to cope with demand.

Dunlay recently sold the container bar on auction website TradeMe for $26,000. In a surprising twist, the successful bidder turned out to be his landlord.

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New Zealand brewers' gold sweep at Australian International Beer awards

World class beer is being brewed across country judging by a huge gold medal haul for New Zealand brewers at the Australian beer awards.

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Thousands turn out for Wellington Food Show

About 10,000 foodies have packed into Westpac Stadium for the annual Food Show this weekend.

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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival could expand in 2017

The venue for the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival might be expanded in time for the 2017 event.

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Japan's hedgehog cafe a spiky succcess

Spiky critters are needling for attention at Japan's first hedgehog cafe.

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Bluff Oyster and Food Festival begins in Southland

Despite the chilly temperatures and looming threat of rain, oyster lovers of all ages have braved the morning and lined up to make their way in to the 2016 Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.

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Korean convenience store launches hangover cure ice cream

South Koreans, Asia's biggest per capita alcohol consumers, can now soothe themselves after a big night out with hangover-fighting ice cream.

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Invercargill's newest cafe 'Stamping Ground' open in South City

Invercargill has a new cafe, and its owners say the south end of the city needs it.

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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival: How-To Guide

The tickets are sold, the food is prepped, and the punters are on their way - it's time for the 2016 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival.

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Restaurateurs react: BYO restaurants encourage binge drinking

Bringing your own alcohol to accompany a meal when dining out is a practice valued by Kiwis of all ages.

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Lack of staff at KFC Blenheim and others around New Zealand results in long wait times for fast food

Not so fast food, a closed drive-thru and wrong orders have seen KFC Blenheim come under fire from hangry customers. 

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Social experiment: A week without ... coffee

Coffee is my closest frenemy - a crucial ally, though I resent my dependence on it.

It's such a fixture that when I collect my preschooler from daycare and we discuss our days, one of his mandatory questions is how many cups I drank (four or five, on average). In the last picture he drew of me, my distinguishing characteristics were my iPhone in one hand and a coffee cup in the other.

I won't drink instant except in emergencies but nor am I a snob who requires single-origin beans pre-digested by a civet cat and cold brewed over 12 hours. I'm a gourmand rather than a gourmet - give me a large plunger and I'm happy.

I'm expecting giving up coffee for a week to be painful, at least initially, but I'm also hoping I'll find it liberating to be freed from a substance I've come to rely on so heavily.

READ MORE:
* Social experiment: A week without ... sitting down
* Social experiment: A week without ... social media
* Social experiment: A week without ... washing my hair
* Social experiment: A week without ...TV
* Social experiment: A week without...meat

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Pizza chefs in Naples break Guiness world record for longest pizza

A pizza stretching more than a kilometre long has broken a world record.

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Q and A: Meet Watery Mouth head barista and Top of the South coffee champion Matthew Wright

As part of a series on hospitality providers in Marlborough, reporter Oliver Lewis sits down with Watery Mouth head barista Matthew Wright, who was named best barista in the Top of the South at the New Zealand Barista Championships this year.

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Meal monotony: What is it and how to cure it?

Dinner time is fast approaching; the kids have started asking that dreaded question, "what's for dinner?" (insert whiny undertone), and your mind resembles your pantry – empty. It's time for some quick thinking Mama, and luckily help is at hand.

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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival attracts motor homes

Dozens of campervanners could descend upon Bluff from Friday, as a special spot has been assigned to them for the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival.

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Ten of the best places to take tourists for dinner in Auckland

Its a question that can leave you momentarily stumped - an out-of-towner asks your recommendation for the best place to eat. 

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Whisky ambassador Michael Fraser-Milne welcomes devotees to Ardbeg 'embassy'

A global whisky distillery is priming Kiwis for a one-off release of smoky, peaty, sea-salt Scotch at $179 a bottle.

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The Chocolate Bar is mightier than the sword when up against domestic violence

If every big change starts with a small step, then good things can come from getting your hands on some delicious artisan chocolate, as up-and-coming Wellington entrepreneur Luke Owen Smith has found.

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Kaikoura Cheese will double production after securing 'catalyst' investment

A big investment could see a Kaikoura cheese company hit supermarket shelves next year.

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Zespri gears up for expansion into Asian markets

While confidence in the farming sector has waned in recent times, horticulture is forging ahead.

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BYO restaurants are part of the problem with our binge drinking culture

OPINION: To BYO or not to BYO, that is the question.

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Are you going to Strawberry Fare?

Desperate dessert diners have emerged in droves to book seats at the soon-to-close Wellington restaurant Strawberry Fare.

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Are you a mindless eater?

Do you find yourself wolfing down meals without noticing and eating everything in front of you just because it's there? That's mindless eating at work. Discover how to eat with more awareness…

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Should I rest meat both before cooking and after?

I was told to rest meat before cooking as well as after cooking. L. Kirk

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Recipe: Rowan Bishop's feijoa, lime and smoked paprika chutney

Feijoas might technically be for sale in the shops, but really... who buys them?

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Cafe Chat: Wellington Food Show, Ardbeg Day, food pods at Moore Wilson's

Food show returns to Wellington 

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American beers the big winners in 2016 World Beer Cup

Last Friday, I joined several thousand people for dinner at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia.  

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Cafe Chat: Isaac Theatre Royal announces restaurant tenant

It's been a long road to finding the perfect tenant, but the Isaac Theatre Royal can finally release some good news on the subject. Theatre chief executive Neil Cox says the ITR is "over the moon" to confirm the ideal hospitality provider for the vacant space between the main theatre entrance and Caffeine Laboratory next door. Wanaka's famous Francesca's Italian Kitchen will be opening a pizza and pasta restaurant later this year. The Wanaka restaurant has been so popular it has been booked solid every night since it opened, with a two-week waiting time in school holidays. The Christchurch restaurant will be a replica of its southern counterpart, offering woodfired pizzas and pasta and other Italian favourites, made from scratch with high end ingredients. 

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Recipes: Sesame chicken meatballs with ramen and dark chocolate & mandarin mousse

I am a big fan of Mediterranean and European flavours, but every once in a while I feel like something different.

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Entries Open for 2016 New World Wine Awards

Winemakers encouraged to enter wine awards that deliver tangible commercial benefits Entries are now open for the 2016 New World Wine Awards, a wine show that provides winemakers with the opportunity to enjoy direct, tangible commercial benefits from their award-winning wines. In addition to the distinction of an award that judges quality on the same […]

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Wellington's dessert destination Strawberry Fare set to close

Strawberry Fare – the capital's sultan of sweet – is set to close after decades in the dessert business. 

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Recipe: Baleadas with red beans and feta

Simple, filling and so delicious, this is a fast version of a popular breakfast or lunch in Honduras.

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All Black Victor Vito ups his game in the kitchen

All Black Victor Vito and his wife Amber are raising their son with the same food philosophy they subscribe to - everything in moderation.

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A bite-size guide to the history of french fries

Fried or baked, sprinkled with truffle oil or flavoured with crumbled herbs, french fries are an enduring dish, fancied up or served the simple way around the globe.

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Review: Kiss Kiss, Balmoral

A taste of… Kiss Kiss, 1 Rocklands Ave, Balmoral. 

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Marco Pierre White's secret to the perfect risotto

"People just rush things," says Marco Pierre White, talking of course, about those times in the kitchen when we get impatient with risotto. "You don't have to ladle in the stock one by one, but you do need to give things time to settle. For example, you shouldn't immediately stir through the butter, you need to put it on and give it a minute to rest. A good risotto comes at the end of a number of steps done well." 

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Taranaki Angus X sirloin steak wins 2016 Steak of Origin competition

A Hawera cow has been deemed the tastiest in the country. 

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Cafe Chat: Five and Dime to offer silver service without price tag

Five and Dime to offer silver service without price tag 

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Watch: The tricky way to cut a cake fairly

It's a recurring dilemma at birthday parties around the world - how to cut a cake fairly.

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Recipe: Walnut, honey and chocolate biscotti

I love biscotti. I don't care how 90s they are. I'm one of those people who always hankers for something sweet around 3pm, and these are perfect. I've used walnuts here because they're pretty good at this time of year, but you can swap them out for almonds, hazelnuts, currants, dried figs, candied peel and so on. Biscotti do pretty well alongside coffee, and also as a sort of edible shovel for mousse or ice cream.

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'Fabulous' time at Marlborough's 10th St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon

A "great atmosphere" is the consensus for Marlborough's 10th St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon.  

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Restaurant review: Generous and genuine goes a long way

There's that old dining out joke about going to a fancy restaurant and eating a series of pretty, nouvelle-cuisine type dishes, then going to McDonald's on the way home to fill up.

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World's hottest chilies on the menu during chili eating competition

Only one person had the stomach to handle the world's hottest chili and take out the Manawatu heat of the New Zealand Chili Eating Championship.

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Seresin Estate Partners with Louis Latour Agencies

SERESIN ESTATE PARTNERS WITH LOUIS LATOUR AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION IN UK Seresin Estate, of Marlborough New Zealand, has today announced a new partnership with Louis Latour Agencies to include its Seresin and MOMO brands for on and off-trade distribution in the UK. Michelle Connor, Seresin Estate General Manager, said “Louis Latour Agencies is part of […]

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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Gold at 2016 IWC

‘Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 awarded a gold medal at the 2016 International Wine Challenge’ Blind River, a small vineyard in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, has been awarded a gold medal for its 2015 Sauvignon Blanc at the International Wine Challenge held in London. The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is now in its 33rd year. The […]

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Recipe: Amok-style ling, green bean and spinach curry

A traditional amok is steamed in a banana leaf basket, which can at times test your basket-making abilities more than your cooking. This version gives you all the flavour of banana-leaf cooking without the mess. It's great with steamed rice.

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Q and A: Meet Hotel d'Urville restaurant manager and Gordon Ramsay protege Nicolas Perez

As part of a new series on hospitality providers in Marlborough, reporter Oliver Lewis sat down with Hotel d'Urville restaurant manager Nicolas Perez to find out more about his passion for the job.

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Column: American sommelier tries his hand as Marlborough vintage intern

COLUMN: Weinlese, vendange, szuret, and there are other examples in many other languages to say the same thing â€¦ "vintage". 

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Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon after-party to showcase Marlborough food and wine

Runners will swap sneakers for dancing shoes on Saturday after the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon wraps up and the Revelry after-party kicks in.

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Price of avocados highest in 11 years

Avocado prices increased 139 per cent over the past year in part due to health nuts promoting the nutritious berry on social media.

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Comvita expands product range to chase earnings goal



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Recipe: Spiced pumpkin soup with brown rice, black beans and lime-whipped feta

I am not built for cold weather. To me, chill is a fun killer. I know there is skiing and ice skating and pretty white landscapes and amazing coats and boots, but this all glosses over that very banal fact that being cold completely sucks. The main redeeming feature, other than the aforementioned, is it means long slow-cooking in the kitchen, the kind that has wafting, roasting smells escaping through your windows and floorboards.

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Pruning starts on Marlborough's millions of vines following bumper harvest

About 50 million grape vines in Marlborough will be pruned by hand over the next four to five months. 

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Banana cheesecake with toffee

It is important to have very ripe bananas for this sensational dessert, but they shouldn't be brown, as this will discolour the cheesecake.

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Chris Hemsworth bakes amazing dinosaur cake for daughter's birthday

What happens when your local bakery tells you they don't have time to bake your daughter's birthday cake? Well, if you're actor Chris Hemsworth, you bake it yourself.

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Pear and cardamom tarts

These are lovely devoured warm with a syrup of warm honey mixed with brandy and infused with a sprig of rosemary.

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Apple fritters

Serve these moreish battered bites with small pots of melted dark chocolate for dipping.

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Sausage, pork and bacon meatloaf

Don disposable gloves and get your hands into the bowl to mix meatloaf - it's the easiest way to make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

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Recipe: Three-cheese ziti pasta bake

When the cold weather rolls in, there's nothing better than putting your oven to work: just put your dish in, close the door and let it do the work while you curl up on the couch. Anyone who loved The Sopranos will know all about baked ziti, the cheesy, layered Italian-American spin on pasta al forno. Here's a recipe to satisfy your inner wise guy.

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Wellington Food Show broken down into five bite-size sections of must-sees

If you're ever overwhelmed by the sheer amount of food on offer at your local supermarket, the Wellington Food Show might have you in a daze.

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Recipe: Pumpkin, rice and dill filo pie

Time for an orange crush with this filo pie, layered richly with pumpkin and carrots. Serve with a green salad for a simple dinner or lunch.

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Review: Pocket Bar, Grey Lynn

A taste of… Pocket Bar & Kitchen, 592 Great North Road, Grey Lynn.

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Babich Celebrate finishing 101st Vintage

BABICH WINES CELEBRATES SAUVIGNON BLANC DAY WITH AN EXCITING CENTENARY HARVEST Babich Wines, one of New Zealand’s oldest wine brands, has finished harvesting its 101st vintage, just in time for the seventh annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 6. Sauvignon Blanc Day is an online celebration, which kicks off in New Zealand and travels […]

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Seresin Estate Announces ‘Living off the Land’ Waterfall Bay Dining Event

Seresin Estate Announces ‘Living off the Land’ Waterfall Bay Dining Event Friday 17th & Saturday 18th June, 2016 Seresin Estate is pleased to announce two mid-winter lunches will be presented at their Waterfall Bay occasional restaurant in association with fine-dining Restaurateur Michael Dearth and Chef Ben Bayly, themed ‘Living off the Land’. Ben Bayly has […]

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Restaurant review: Victoria Street Cafe

The Victoria Street Cafe these days feels cosy and lived-in, just as you'd expect. The wooden floors bear the patina of 16 years' wear, but the magnificent centrepiece - sculptor Dennis Berdinner's stone and steel water fountain - now works better than ever, thanks to a new tap.

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Licences suspended for Auckland liquor stores caught selling to minors

Five Auckland liquor stores have been caught selling alcohol to minors.

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Six of the best: High teas around the world

High tea is a meal full of old world romance we don't often have time for these days. 

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Not from around here? That'll be $5 extra, thank you

Extra charges for out-of-towners at a popular coastal hotel have attracted the ire of the city's mayor, who says they make visitors feel unwelcome.

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Recipe: Tarragon chicken

Cold weather doesn't bother me too much – I'll try and wear shorts for at least 10 months of the year. (But spend a winter in Scotland; it gets fresh, I can tell you.) One reason why I never get too upset about winter is because it means I can give in to those favourites I've been denying myself all year.

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What can you make with a Salvation Army food parcel?

For a gourmet treat, you can't go past a Salvation Army food parcel.

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New Plymouth wine club has a secret cellar hidden somewhere under town

Hidden somewhere under the streets of New Plymouth is a secret wine cellar.

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Wellington Food Show broken down into five bite-size sections of must-sees

If you're ever overwhelmed by the sheer amount of food on offer at your local supermarket, the Wellington Food Show might have you in a daze.

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Modern Etiquette: How do I split the bill at one-bill-per-table restaurants?

How do I deal with a "one-bill-per-table" policy when dining with friends/colleagues?

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Bundaberg recalls ginger beer due to popping caps

Bundaberg is recalling bottles of its ginger beer after discovering the cap may "pop" when the bottle is being opened.

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Havelock Town Cafe and Takeaways in limbo after fire in Marlborough

A small community is missing its bacon and egg burgers after the town's only fish and chip shop went up in flames.

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Marlborough wine companies make big calls after remarkably 'relaxed' harvest

Instead of the usual frantic rush, Marlborough wine companies have labelled this year's harvest 'relaxing'.

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Green MP Steffan Browning behind push for organics to save Kaikoura's Fonterra cheese factory

An organic dairy farmer has given the Kaikoura community a glimmer of hope as the town deals with the closure of its Fonterra factory.

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Recipe: Double ginger & apple cider cake

This pleasantly spiced cake is perfect with a generous dollop of cream.

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Inside Marco Pierre White's home kitchen

UK's "Enfant terrible" Marco Pierre White is regarded by many as the original celebrity chef. Regardless, it's clear MPW has made a lasting impression on the British dining scene with his three-Michelin-star restaurant and a training legacy that includes proteges Gordon Ramsay, Curtis Stone and Shannon Bennett.

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Feijoa shortbread with passionfruit curd

Makes 16 Cookies

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Ginger snap cookies

Makes 16 Cookies

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Hokey pokey custard slice

Makes 16 slices

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Plum tart with preserved lemon ice cream

Serves 8
Makes 4 larger tarts or 8 individual. You could also make 2 large tarts to cut up if you prefer.

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How to make a pinata cake

There is nothing more exciting than a surprise.

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Marlborough celebrates International Sauvignon Blanc Day

The wine variety that put the New Zealand industry on the map will light up social media on Friday as people around the globe come together to celebrate sauvignon blanc.

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NZ olive oil growers competing against imported 'fakes'

New Zealand olive growers are advising consumers to buy local after a scandal about imported olive oils overseas.

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Recipe: Bananas Foster with walnuts

While many recipes for this New Orleans dessert call for firm bananas, I think ripe ones are best as they soften into a lovely, sticky mess. Add walnuts at the end for texture. This is a great finish to your Mother's Day menu and is simple enough even for novice chefs.

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Alexandra vineyard rookies complete first harvest

Paul and Sue Keast are tired, but they are smiling.

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Starbucks worker might be a master of optical illusions

Starbucks has a long history of employees getting their customers' names wrong.

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Kids make sweet choices at New Zealand Ice Cream Awards

Brain freeze isn't on the score card but these kids wouldn't rate it anyway. Flavour is what's important. 

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Recipe: Fish fillets with Veracruz-style sauce

Veracruz sauce traditionally accompanies red snapper, but it works well with any white-fleshed fish. Serve with warmed tortillas, or peel and cook some potatoes separately and add them to the sauce before serving.

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Recipe: Vanilla butter birthday cake

A flat sheet cake that's perfect for when you want an even texture that cuts easily into shapes to assemble into a complex birthday cake. Like the koala-face cake that childhood dreams are made of.

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Recipe: Minute steak with chipotle butter and lime

Head south of the border with this spicy, quick dinner that delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort. The chipotle butter can be used on fish, poultry and even pork. Just pop any remaining butter in your freezer for another time.

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Here's how to make a 'neverending' supply of chocolate... but prepare to be disappointed

It's the sweet lover's ultimate fantasy - a chocolate bar that never runs out.

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Celebrity chefs share childhood dishes and cooking with Mum

Annabel Langbein
My mother was the most fantastic entertainer.
She would always go and put on a beautiful dress and get glammed up and have these amazing dinners with food that was really interesting.

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Four Kiwi chefs announced as Pacific semi-finalists in 2016 Young Chef Awards

Four Kiwi chefs have been announced as semi-finalists in this year's S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition, proving New Zealand punches above its weight when it comes to culinary talent.

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Recipe: Bolognaise-style mushroom ragu

This is a rich and really quite sophisticated mushroom ragu, especially if you're lucky enough to have access to some pine mushrooms, but big meaty field mushrooms will do just fine.

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Could meatballs made in a lab really taste like the real thing?

​Scientists and businesses working full steam to produce lab-created meat claim it will be healthier than conventional meat and more environmentally friendly. But how much can they improve on old-school pork or beef?

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Review: Burger Liquor, Wellington

A taste of … Burger Liquor, 128 Willis St, Te Aro

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Cafe Chat: Muse's new look

Muse's success continues 

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Award-winning La Trappe Witte Trappist is quite a brew

One of the few foreign beers to win a gold medal at the recent New World Beer & Cider Awards is La Trappe Witte Trappist.  A unique Trappist-brewed example of a Belgian-style wheat beer, it is brewed in Holland at the Bierbrouwerij de Koningshoeven, near Tilburg, close to the Belgian border.

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Three great places to dine out on Mother's Day in Christchurch

Stuck for ideas for Mother's Day? Neat Places has you covered for your breakfast, lunch and dinner options in Christchurch. 

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Japan's KitKat game taken to a whole new cheesy level

Over the years, KitKat in Japan has dabbled with interesting flavours that straddle the narrow line between unique and weird.

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Wine industry forecasts growth in plantings

The New Zealand wine industry is in expansion mode, with plantings expected to rise by 2018 to 37,542 hectares, up from the current 35,463 ha.

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Marlborough wine family honours 102-year-old matriarch with Saint Clair Dawn 2012

A Marlborough wine company has released its first methode traditionelle wine and its 102-year-old namesake has given it her seal of approval.

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Marlborough wine company Jackson Estate turns earth on long-awaited winery

A new Jackson Estate winery is a vote of confidence in Marlborough and will provide the company with a home in the region, a director says.

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Kiwi chef owns best restaurant in Australia

A Melbourne restaurant owned by a Kiwi chef has been named the best in Australia. 

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Annoyed by too much ice in your drink? Just say no

If you don't want ice in your drink, all you have to do is ask.

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Hislops Wholefood Cafe in Kaikoura cafe branches out into raw food

Olivia Hislop was brought up on organic whole foods, so it was something of a natural progression for her to move into creating raw food treats.

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How to make a great latte

Craig Simon is a two-time Australian Barista Champion (2014 and 2012) and the head of Research, Development and Innovation Veneziano Coffee Roasters in Melbourne. Here are his tips for making a great latte at home. 

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Clinker Cafe couple start from scratch after reopening

After being closed for two years, the Clinker Cafe in St. Arnaud, near Nelson is reopening with new lease-holders.

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Bacteria and fungi are your food friends

As you sip a cup of coffee, enjoy a rich chocolate treat or savour the aroma of a piece of Roquefort cheese, have you ever considered the extraordinary contribution made by the microscopic creatures that have worked so hard for your pleasure?

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In Season: Feijoa's - a perfect fruit

Feijoa is the perfect fruit, says Witt chef tutor Alex Dickie.

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Why butter is no longer the bad guy

Those who grew up in the 70s will remember campaigns portraying butter as a nutritional villain and margarine as a saint. But last month, a study in the British Medical Journal revealed that while those who avoided butter in favour of healthy vegetable oil spreads saw their cholesterol levels drop, the result didn't translate to a lower risk of heart disease or premature death.

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