Photography by Sarah Tuck Summer means salads and yours will be dressed for success with this flavour-packed lineup. Asian Dressing (gf) ¼ cup each fish sauce and lime juice 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, water,
Photography by Sarah Tuck 940ml vanilla bean ice cream (I used Lewis Road Creamery Three Vanillas Ice Cream) 395-gram tin caramel condensed milk 180 grams crumbled gingernuts waffle cones, to serve (optional) Equipment: 1.5 litre-capacity freezer-safe container. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and leave to soften for at least
It’s common to skip meals, forget to eat or to feel unmotivated to prepare a meal. Here are five tips to help you get through the busy, stressful or overwhelming days. 1. Be kind to yourself It’s easy to forget about your own needs. If you look
As a nation we are blessed with wonderful campgrounds in primo spots by the beach, bush, rivers and lakes. Camping in nature with some creature comforts is a wonderful as well as cost-effective way to spend a summer holiday. In recent years I’ve become a huge fan
As we head into Christmas, many of us will be cooking for others and entertaining. How can you help it all go smoothly? 1. Ask, don’t assume. I’ve been vegan for more than a decade so I have lots of experience being that person who is difficult
This has become such a popular part of Christmas brunch my nephews come running in the door each year, yelling, “Is there bircher muesli?” 1 cup wholegrain oats 2 cups rolled oats 1½ cups Greek yoghurt (plus extra to serve if desired, I used Piako natural) 1 cup milk 2 cups
We all face challenging and stressful times, whether it’s an unexpected bill, feeling burnout at work or dealing with a family conflict. Our bodies can handle stress in small doses, but when that stress becomes long-term or chronic, it can have serious effects. The power of
Photography Sarah Tuck The head chef bringing Māori roots to restaurant plates. Tucked within the historical walls of what was once a nunnery is restaurant Ada, which is now entering a new chapter championing Aotearoa’s cuisine. With locally sourced ingredients, traditional Māori cooking methods, and a team filled
Summer holidays are a time of giving, whānau, and food – lots of food! All this food has its downsides of course – increased food bills and waste, for example. In Aotearoa, it is estimated that food waste doubles in December, so here are our
Jolly up your holidays and head off any stress with these 50 timely tips and tricks. Although Christmas is typically a time of joy, giving, light and laughter, it may not symbolise fun and games for everyone. As we approach our first ‘normal’ Christmas in two
