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Snazzy summer schnitzels
In the 70s, Wiener schnitzel was a popular meal-in-a-minute — paper-thin veal dipped in seasoned flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then quickly fried on...
Corn stars
Some of my siblings refer to me as their corn-fed sister, which I think is a reference to the way I tower above them rather than my country bumpkin...
Produce report January 21
We explore the week's best buys from the produce department and how to make the most of them in the kitchen. Fresh this week: Sweetcorn, courgettes and...
Fresh cut: sweetcorn
Whether you’ve grown your own or bought in bulk from a roadside stall, sweetcorn is at its best and brightest right now. But it won’t stay that way for long....
Gone Camping
When our kids were little, the highlight of our summer holidays was to head up to camp at the back of Lake Benmore. There was no cell coverage, no...
Produce report January 14
Fresh this week Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are at their sweet, juicy best. Head to your nearest New World to enjoy a bountiful crop of local...
Stone fruit summer
Yum! It is the season of the plum. And our local trees are laden with tempting red fruits. However, I’ll have to wait a little longer for my favourite...
Food trends 2019
Sustainability, affordability and the important of food provenance will shape how we eat in 2019. Here are the six key trends taking over this year....
Fresh cut: courgettes
If you’re overrun with courgettes but don’t want to see them go to waste, here’s three fresh ideas to use them up. Oodles of zoodles If you haven’t invested...
Recipes to help healthier eating resolutions stick
Scrolling through the most popular New Year’s resolutions that people have made over the past few years, a few key themes pop out. Nearly 40 per cent of...