August Must-Haves 2023

Two glasses of wine an some finger food with a woodburner in the background

August must-haves 2023 Tefal Easy Fry & Grill XXL For quick and healthy home-cooked meals, Easy Fry & Grill XXL offers total versatility and easier cooking day after day for up to 8 people. Add or remove the handy divider to switch from XXL capacity to a dual bowl to cook 2 different foods at…

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Farrah’s Unwraps its New Pizza Bases

Farrah’s, local makers of New Zealand’s favourite wraps, is delighted to launch its new pizza bases, including a keto-friendly option. Made to a unique recipe, Farrah’s pizza bases are not only ultra-thin and crispy, but also specially designed to be loaded with your favourite toppings. Farrah’s Original and Keto Ultra Thin and Crispy Pizza Bases…

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New Zealand’s Supreme Pie is a Real Quacker!

A pie photographed next to the 25th supreme pie award ribbon

Pie-lovers dedicated to their mince’n’cheese favourite might want to duck for cover – the 2023 Supreme Pie Award has gone to an innovative roast duck, onion and mushroom pie that “silenced the room” with its incredible flavour.  Pie-maker extraordinaire Patrick Lam, of Patrick’s Pies Gold Star Bakery in Bethlehem, Tauranga, has racked up his eighth…

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Hawke’s Bay a Great Wine Capital of the World

Grape vines in a vineyard with the text Great Wine Capitals

Hawke’s Bay has been announced as a Great Wine Capital of the World, confirming the region’s reputation as New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country. New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region joins global heavyweights such as Bordeaux (France), Bilbao (Spain) and Napa Valley (USA), as the newest Great Wine Capital of the world.   Established in…

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July Must-Haves 2023

Wooden dining table filled with Christmas-themed food and rustic decor

Matariki must-haves 2023 Tefal Easy Fry & Grill XXL For quick and healthy home-cooked meals, Easy Fry & Grill XXL offers total versatility and easier cooking day after day for up to 8 people. Add or remove the handy divider to switch from XXL capacity to a dual bowl to cook 2 different foods at…

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Eating two servings of fruit is more important in winter

With winter chills hitting, 5+ A Day Trustee and Principal Scientist and Team Leader at Plant and Food Research, Dr Carolyn Lister, says getting at least two servings of fruit each day is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing. “Winter fruit such as kiwifruit, lemons, Navel oranges and tamarillos provide important immunity support,”…

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Get your daily dose of goodness with Daily Good 

Boosting one’s immunity and improving overall health and wellbeing has never been easier thanks to Daily Good’s range of delicious, award-winning immunity shots, which are packed with natural and organic ingredients that provide a well-rounded health boost, while supporting immunity naturally.  Daily Good’s health enhancing daily tonics contain a wealth of known immunity boosting ingredients such as Zinc (which is renowned for helping to sustain the immune system, NZ m?nuka honey (highly praised for its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties), turmeric (known to help to…

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Angel Food Dairy-Free Sour Cream

New Zealand’s number one plant-based food brand, Angel Food, has added a gorgeous Dairy-Free Sour Cream to its range of delicious vegan foods.   With the same creamy, ‘dollop-able’ texture of dairy sour cream, and made without gluten, nuts or soy, Angel Food Dairy-Free Sour Cream is safe for allergy sufferers and those following plant-based diets (including vegan) to enjoy.   Traditional sour cream is made with dairy, is non-vegan, and in most cases, is also non-vegetarian, as it contains gelatine (an animal by-product), so it’s great to…

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June Must-Haves 2023

June King's Birthday Must Haves. A range of images featuring food products

United Food Co – Crumbed Fish Elevate your homemade “Fakeaway” meals with United Fish Co’s premium range of locally caught, expertly crumbed frozen fish. Enjoy the convenience, superior quality, and a wide selection of golden crumbed Hoki, Tarakihi, Gurnard, Dory, or Southern Blue Whiting, delivering an authentic seafood experience to your table. Look for these…

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Cauliflower steak predicted to trend this winter

Vegetables don’t have to be the side dish to main meals this winter, as the seasons brings forth a selection of delicious options for the whanau table. A cauliflower steak, roasted with paprika and chilli is a great quick, mid-week option. Serve it with a crisp winter salad of fresh herbs, grated carrot, apple and…

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