Grazing platters are the ultimate in sociable, low-key dining. They’re a relaxing way to eat, inviting everyone to nestle around a brightly coloured board, engage in conversation, and let their senses guide them around what colours, flavours and textures to pick and choose. Platters can sometimes
Pictures by Dallas Pickering. The annual National Farmers’ Market Week returns from March 11-19 this year, and now more than ever, local producers need support from their communities. The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is one of 25 farmers’ markets around Aotearoa and one of five operating in Tāmaki Makaurau,
From issue 55.Fermenting tomatoes isn’t just good due to its waste-minimising magic – the flavour is delicious and complex, too. If you’re short of time or fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes would still work well. Serves 4 Fermented tomato sauce 6-8 soft tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped 1 tsp sea
Number one sparkling water brand in the world, SodaStream, and leading brand NutriBullet, have some innovative and stylish new products that you won’t want to be without. The new SodaStream DUO is the first sparkling water maker to be compatible with both glass and plastic reusable
A breakfast bowl that you'll leap out of bed for every day. This granola is my all-time favourite. It is so delicious you’ll be surprised that it’s also healthy! Don’t tell the kids!Ingredients: 1 ½ cups raw almonds½ cup pecans½ cup cashews½ cup sunflower seeds2 cups
From issue 55.Recipes and styling Jane Lyons. Nothing says comfort like a delicious bowl of Italian fare. This may sound fiddly but it really is simple and so satisfying to make. After you’ve made it once, you can have fun playing around with different flavours to accompany
Do you ever open the cupboard, reach for the dog food, only to realise you ran out and look down and see those big eyes and fluffy face staring back at you? If you’ve been here before, you’ll know how it feels, especially when you’re
From issue 58.This sweet thirst quencher is a winner for all ages. This juice is so easy to make and delicious on a hot day. Hydrating coconut water is the base of the drink, but the rock-star ingredient is pineapple: the tropical yellow fruit contains vitamin
From issue 58.I hear Yankee Stadium now serves vegan hot dogs as well as the traditional… who would have thought?! New York is top of my list of places to visit, so I’m adding my own spin on the Manhattan staple. 4 carrots, ends removed4 hot
From issue 58.Pancakes are a winner on a Sunday morning, and these have a kick! Spice up the standard with traditional flavours and add a surprise with chilli chocolate sauce. For kids, tone down the spice or omit altogether. Pancakes 1 cup buckwheat flour (I use Ceres
