Summer Salads

It’s summer and that means salad days. Salads are the perfect accompaniment to barbecues and, hopefully, that means the usual cook gets a break while the men produce delicious meats and fish on the grill.

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Summer Desserts

When the weather is hot and we’re on holiday, the key to the family cook enjoying him or herself along with the rest of the relaxed gang is the old K.I.S.S. principal – keeping things simple.

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Time to make the Christmas Cake

Traditions vary greatly around the world of Christian countries and communities, and the Christmas period can last from as early as Advent in early December until Twelfth Night on January 6.

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Choose the right carbohydrates (carbs)

Choosing the right carbs (carbohydrates) for activity can help you enjoy the session and also assist you to get more out of a workout.

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Get rough with your diet

Eating more dietary fibre is one of the nutrition guidelines that many New Zealanders are not following.

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Perk up a pizza

It’s just possible that the native of Napoli in Italy, who first developed what we now know as Pizza, would scarcely recognise the present day adaptation.

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Magic Mince!

ince is sometimes regarded as a pretty humble meat, but it can be one of the most economical and versatile weapons in your culinary arsenal.

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Using your Noodle!

For many people when in a hurry, noodles are a popular meal or snack; just add boiling water, wait a few minutes then tuck in! Or should you?

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Jeni’s Fabulous Fat Quiz – how do you rate?

Grab a pencil and take this quick nutrition quiz to see how your knowledge of fats in the diet could be impacting your health.

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Marmalade

Although today marmalade can be made with almost any of the citrus fruits – there’s a school of thought that insists that Seville oranges make the best.

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The Five F's of Nutrition

Food, Fluids, Frequency , Function, Flavours.

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It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This

If the people at the helm of our tourist industry want to know how to spend a wise penny then they should take note of what’s been written about Central Otago in some very influential international wine and food publications.

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