Monday, May 11, 2026

Food & Drink

Pokeno hosts Pink Ribbon high tea

Kerry Lee -
By Kerry Lee REMAX Stars will host a Pink Ribbon High Tea at Pokeno Town Hall, May 16, to raise funds for the Breast...

In the pink? There’s still time, Breast Cancer Foundation says

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  By Kerry Lee Mother's Day provides a timely reminder that there’s still time to attend, or even host, a Pink Ribbon event during May,...

Patatas bravas

Times Team -
By Simon Gault Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely diced 6 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika 1 tsp...

A tough nut to crack…

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By Natalie Pitfield I’d planted nut trees as a way to offer shade to our pig and chook paddocks. They were side by side,...

Shift towards sustainable eating

Times Team -
Sustainability is becoming a major influence on what Aucklanders are eating right now. More people are starting to think not just about taste, but where...

Kai time!

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The Kitchen Project served up another successful Kai Franklin Chef’s Table event recently. Almost 100 guests gathered to enjoy sumptuous dishes created using plenty...

Slow cooker meals – the perfect winter solution for busy schedules

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As the colder months settle in and daylight saving ends in New Zealand, shorter days and chilly evenings make home-cooked meals more appealing, but...

Farming fussy eaters

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By Natalie Pitfield It’s a widely held misconception that pigs and goats will eat anything. You hear the stories about goats eating tin cans,...

New ownership for Mercer pub

Kerry Lee -
After 10 years in hospitality, the Mercer Landing Kitchen and Bar has a new owner. Despite owning several different businesses in the past, such as...

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding with Pistachio Cream (Simon’s Wicked Easter Pudding)

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By Simon Gault This hot cross bun bread and butter pudding is my wicked Easter pudding, a brilliant way to use leftover hot cross buns...
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