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Welcome to Nourish Magazine It’s an interesting job being the editor of Nourish magazine! I spend my days surrounded by passionate and talented people. Everywhere I look there are great stories to be told, and alas, we can only cover a tiny proportion of these. At the heart of every story is the people, which is why in this edition I am proud to highlight three local women, all of whom have published their own book or books, yet each with a different topic and skill set. I also have to point out they all have a connection to Nourish. Nikki Crutchley, when not crossing my t’s and dotting my i’s (or more precisely deleting my commas and adding apostrophes), writes NZ-set crime novels. Emma Galloway, a regular recipe writer in Nourish started her popular blog, My Darling LemonThyme, about the same time Nourish began and is about to release her third cookbook. Nic Turner has contributed to Nourish many times over the years, highlighting savvy ways to be more environmentally conscious, so it is exciting to see her book, Living Lightly, on New Zealand’s top ten list. Read more about the book and Nic on page 24, Emma on page 20 and Nikki on page 26. Last year, just a few weeks after our autumn edition was released, New Zealand went into lockdown. A lot can happen in a year, and this issue highlights this with two of my recipe features. The first, on page 63, is the result of six weeks of baking bread. Then on page 44 are some keto recipes, possibly the result of six weeks of baking and eating bread!

Because of lockdown, Feast Waikato was cancelled last year. This is an event I personally poured many, many hours into, so it was a real blow when all that hard work came to nothing. So I am thrilled Feast is back on this year and on page 72 you will see just some of the highlights of this long weekend in the Waikato. Nourish have always celebrated fresh local flavour, so I am pleased to see this sentiment take hold around New Zealand. And with this in mind, we jumped on a scooter with the BOP Tourism team to check out Mount Maunganui foodie spots (page 54). And we headed to Waihi Beach to get the inside tips from the locals (see page 16). I hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you!

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Make the Dish. Win a Nourish Goodie Bag. What better dish than Fiona’s fabulous Butternut & Chèvre Tart of Roses to start our regular challenge. Make Fiona’s tart or a version of it and send a picture to vicki@nourishmagazine.co.nz If we share your handiwork we’ll send you a Nourish goodie bag.

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WAIKATO DESIGN & LIFESTYLE MARKET, 17TH APRIL It’s back. After the successful inaugural Waikato Design & Lifestyle Market in October, the second market, which will hopefully become regular, will be held this April in the Claudelands Barn. Organiser Tayla says, "We hope to encourage shopping local by providing this platform to feature Waikato's most inspiring and incredible entrepreneurs." Free entry, live music, delicious food and beverages, great coffee, and Waikato's most creative designers, creators and entrepreneurs! www.waikatomarkets.com

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Looking for a wonderful way to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day? Denise from Good Gracious High Tea allows you to savour the finer things in life over a cup of tea, served in a bone china cup of course! Whether it’s for 2, 3 or 33, Denise will create a memorable experience for you to enjoy at your place. She even delivers to rest homes. And she says “it doesn’t matter if you have a sweet tooth or a taste for heartwarming savouries, we select only the finest local, seasonal produce and create mouthwatering masterpieces.” www.goodgracioushightea.nz

MUTINY AT CLARENCE BISTRO Every second Wednesday there is a mutiny at Clarence Bistro. Junior chefs take over the reins to showcase their skills and creativity creating their own tasting menu. “All under the close eye of our executive chef,” notes owner Noel Cimadon. So far, they have proved very popular for diners and the kitchen team. And just next door at Bar Centrale every second Saturday night is Gin & Jazz from 6.30-9.30pm.

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News CHANGES AFOOT AT FALLS RETREAT From Sunday 21st March the Bistro at The Falls Retreat will no longer be operating for casual dining. Celebrating 10 years this year, owners Emma Walters and Brad King have spent time revisiting their business strategy and have decided to refocus on the core of why they started the business: creating experiences. This means their popular cooking and gardening workshops, their Paddock to Plate Dining Experience, weddings and elopements, functions and other special events as well as their boutique accommodation offering. Emma said, "This is not the end, it’s an evolution. We are excited to start focusing on offering unique food experiences, special events and workshops where we can showcase our paddock to plate ethos. Our aim is to continue to connect our guests with food, nature and each other."

GREAT NEW ZEALAND FOOD SHOW, 1ST – 2ND MAY The Great NZ Food Show is back and ready to take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. This year’s line-up of celebrity chefs includes author and broadcaster Peta Mathias, entertainer and food editor Nici Wickes, as well as locals like Lydia Davis (Little S and P) and Brad King (The Falls Retreat). New owners Core Events are excited to be taking the reins of this iconic event, and as well as keeping firm favourites they have some exciting new developments. “We couldn’t be more excited about bringing our own flavour to this event,” says Ammie Hardie. "This year we’re focused on creating an experience that combines everything we love about our Waikato foodie scene." Be it discovering the culinary secrets of your favourite chefs, tasting delicious edibles, or learning a new cooking skill, The Great NZ Food Show is a day out full of fun and flavour that will leave a lasting impression well after the gates close. www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz

LAKEWOOD APARTMENTS Overlooking Lake Te Koo Utu Domain (Cambridge) and the hills beyond, the Lakewood Townhouses are in an incredible central location, combining amenities, attractions and convenience. The 20 freehold Lakewood Townhouses now for sale offer urban living surrounded by green spaces and a thriving community. The three-storey townhouses feature generous open plan living areas and are a mix of either three or four bedrooms. Over-height glazing and ceilings maximise natural light and views – the result, luxurious and easy-care living. Get in quick and secure yours. www.lakewoodtownhouses.nz

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Oscar has relaunched as a Spanish tapas bar in a move to satisfy Tauranga’s growing appetite for small bites and the relaxed grazing style of shared dining. Two years since opening, Oscar & Ottos’s change builds on its reputation for great food but focuses on offering a more casual experience with fresh, tempting tastes. Introducing a taste of Spain was a no brainer for Catherine MacLoughlin and Hamish Carter. These seasoned caterers and restauranteurs have spent quality time in Spain and, during a break in their 20-year hospitality career, ran a business importing avarcas, Spanish leather sandals, made on the island of Minorca. They spent many happy hours in Spanish tapa bars. “We found our favourite in Barcelona and went there every night!” Hamish says, laughing. “We loved the simplicity of Spanish life and food.” In Spain it is traditional to serve tapas, their version of bar snacks, to accompany drinks. “Simple, uncomplicated food with great flavours,” recalls Hamish, adding that they really enjoyed the fun, energetic atmosphere of Spanish bars and restaurants. “Spain’s straightforward approach to life is surprisingly similar to New Zealand’s. They produce fabulous flavours without the fuss that the Italians and French often bring to their cooking.” It is this casually professional approach that Hamish and Catherine bring to Otto and Oscar, their cafe and restaurant/wine bar ‘twins’ on Tauranga’s Strand. The tapas and Spanish theme are simply an extension of that. “It’s also a fresh offering for Tauranga. Spain’s rich history has infused its cuisine. It has its own identity and a lot of dishes share more in common with Moroccan food than with Italian or Mexican for example.” Testing the Tapas To get a taste of what I was writing, I invited my very willing partner down to Oscar to test the tapas. To get a good overview of the ten tapas on the menu, we opted for the Oscar Platter, a chef’s selection for two. The ideal accompaniment to a beer for me, a wine for him. Suffice to say we did not need dinner that night. We

sampled the croqueta plate, mussels in vinaigrette sauce, chilli garlic prawns, Spanish meatballs, and empanadas, to name a few— all very moreish and worth savouring slowly. The Spanish theme permeates Oscar’s menu, notably in classic dishes like paella, as a main or for two, and rib-eye with roasted peppers served as a sharing plate, while the region’s flavours flow through the desserts. As the days get cooler, you will appreciate Spanish sherries and robust reds on the expertly curated wine list Oscar is known for. Gin is the thing at the moment and Oscar offers some interesting takes: try shiraz infused gin. Happy hour from 4.30pm till 6pm on Fridays is a great time to be intrepid with your tastes. But some things are not changing at Oscar, including the popular Sunday roast which offers a great way to round out the weekend with family and friends. The twin hospitality concept has proven very complementary. Otto was set up as a daytime cafe and continues to grow in popularity, its regulars spanning local business people, coffee connoisseurs and anyone with a love for its compelling breakfast and lunch menu. Oscar starts where Otto leaves off, as the edgier evening venue, wrapping you in warmth, atmosphere and good food served with good humour. “We’ve always aimed to be at the heart of our community, a place where everyone comes together and feels like it's their place. Almost like the Spanish plaza!” Maybe you can’t travel to Spain, but you can dine out as if you are in Barcelona at Oscar! Oscar and Otto 51 The Strand, Tauranga oscarandotto.co.nz Liz French Liz French calls her writing deeply superficial as she enjoys creating stories about interesting people, places and property, adventures and animals. Her ample spare time is spent cycling, skiing, walking, reading and haunting cafes. She’s written 35 chapters of her memoir titled “What was I thinking?”

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Let there be light. Let there be sunshine. Let there be an eatery that does the basics beautifully, that leans towards local. Farm Street Larder is all this and more! Farm Street Larder, outside the north entrance to Bayfair, must be one of the lightest, brightest cafes in the Bay. Expansive windows draw sun right across the interior and huge umbrellas provide shade outside where you face an oasis of green space by the carpark on the Farm Street side of the shopping centre. Getting the location right is only part of the equation. A pleasing mix of indoor and outdoor seating, intimate and communal tables, and the beachy décor, are appealing aspects. Getting the food formula right is the vital ingredient. Owners Colleen Heath and Michael Smith know this well. Mount Maunganui locals may recognise them as former proprietors of the popular Bach Cafe in the main Mount shopping street. Colleen’s strong catering and hospitality experience and Michael’s solid business background make them a successful partnership with complementary skills. When Bayfair was being upgraded, the centre owners, AMP, approached the couple to run a cafe in this space. Delays due to COVID saw Farm Street Larder open a little later than planned, in August, 2020, and they have been busy ever since. A few of their Bach staff followed them to Farm Street, some clocking up an amazing five years with the same employer in an industry known for being fickle. While Colleen and Michael appreciate the business they derive from Bayfair shoppers and visitors to the region, their main focus is on their loyal locals, both customers and suppliers. This puts the focus firmly on providing excellent coffee and consistent cuisine. The coffee was a foregone conclusion. Atomic has proven itself over many years, and the skill of baristas Cofé and Sophie do it full justice. This writer can attest to that! As soon as I heard about Farm Street Larder, I diverted my morning cycling group there for coffee. We were very happy with our lattes, just the right size and served in a glass. Later I applied a tougher test, taking my coffee connoisseur partner to Farm Street for lunch. “Good coffee,” he freely admitted. Good food too. Good traditional Kiwi cuisine done well was the

mantra in creating Farm Street’s all-day breakfast, lunch and cabinet menu. Paddock to plate is the aim wherever possible, and their commitment to sourcing local is such that they will trade a coffee or cake for produce grown by their customers. Their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and not creating waste is genuine and demonstrable. After the coffee, which sees regulars popping in daily on the way to work, or as a reward for their morning exercise, the most popular item on the menu is the ‘Breakfast Special’—eggs on toast and coffee for just $12 for the first two hours from 7.30 am opening. Eggs Bene is not far behind, the hollandaise sauce made on the premises of course. Preserves and jam are genuinely home-made, all meals and cabinet food prepared from scratch in the kitchen, with the exception of bread supplied by Volare. In putting a modern twist to Kiwi recipes from the past, Farm Street serves good old mince on toast. “Something we’ve had to explain to our non-New Zealand customers, but they love it once they try it,” laughs Colleen. As the days get cooler, pasta will be popular and home-made soups added to the lunchtime menu. As the days get shorter, the winter rays will get lower and continue to flood Farm Street Larder in light and sunshine, enhancing the feel-good factor of an eatery that keeps it simple, fresh and friendly. Farm Street Larder Outside Bayfair off Farm Street www.farmstreet.co.nz PAGE 11 | WWW.NOURISHMAGAZINE.CO.NZ

Lemon and Yoghurt Cake 1¾ cups caster sugar zest of 4 lemons 1½ cups canola oil (or any non-flavoured oil) 3 eggs ½ tsp salt 1½ cups plain yoghurt 5 tbsp lemon juice 3 cups self-raising flour, sifted Barkers lemon curd Pre-heat oven to 150°C.

lemon icing, lemon curd and meringue. LEMON ICING

150g butter, soft 2 cups icing sugar zest of 1 lemon 2-3 tbsp lemon juice Beat butter for 5 minutes with an electric mixer until pale. Add the icing sugar in two additions, beating for 5 minutes after each addition.

Beat together sugar, lemon zest, oil and eggs until starting to turn pale.

Beat in the zest and lemon juice.

Add yoghurt and lemon juice and stir to combine.

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Gently fold in sifted flour and salt.

100g egg whites, room temperature

Pour into a tray of 12 individual cake tins/or large muffin tins and bake for 22 minutes. Can be cooked in large cake tin for 1 hour or until skewer comes out clean.

continuously whipping on a high speed. Continue to whip for 15 minutes.

200g caster sugar Pre-heat oven to 100°C. Whip egg whites to a stiff peak. Slowly sprinkle in sugar while

Once cooled, decorate with

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Line a baking tray with baking paper. Pipe ping pong sized balls of meringue onto the baking tray and bake for 30 minutes. They are ready when they come off the baking paper cleanly.

Tip: You can use some of the meringue mixture to stick the baking paper to the tray.

Pea and Haloumi Fritters 5 cups of frozen peas

CHILLI JAM

1 red onion, medium

4 ripe tomatoes, medium size

2 cups self-raising flour

1 red onion, finely diced

4 eggs

3–5 red chillies

400g haloumi, 0.5–1cm dice

5 garlic cloves

salt & pepper

1 tbsp ginger, peeled & roughly chopped

1 cup cream cheese ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives etc)

2 tbsp fish sauce 1½ cups sugar 1/3

Cook peas in boiling water until soft, approx. 2 minutes. Place red onion and half of the peas in a food processor and whizz well. Add flour and eggs and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

cup white vinegar

Finely dice the red onion. Take 2 tomatoes and quarter. Remove the seeds and finely dice the skin and add to red onion. Keep the seeds.

Fold through remaining peas and haloumi.

Roughly chop the remaining 2 tomatoes and place in a food processor along with the rest of the

Cook large spoonfuls in a pan over a medium heat until each patty is golden on each side and well cooked through.

tomato seeds, chilli, garlic and ginger and process until it becomes a pulp.

Finely chop mixed herbs and fold well into cream cheese. Serve with herbed cream cheese, chilli jam and poached egg.

Pour mixture into a pot and add fish sauce, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Add diced tomatoes and onion. Turn heat to low and simmer for 40–50 minutes.

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It was the busy experience of university life that gave young entrepreneurs Holly Sutich and Bradley Hagan, both 24, the idea for a new kind of energy drink. “Everyone was drinking horrendous amounts of sugar-laden energy drinks, especially at exam time and when there were lots of assignments due,” says Holly, co-founder of Phoric. “Every common area was just a mass of students with cans and bottles everywhere.” The two friends were first-year students at AUT in Auckland and thought there had to be a healthier option for people wanting an energy boost without artificial ingredients and refined sugars. They did their research and entered a nine-week entrepreneurship programme called CO.STARTERS@AUT to develop their business idea. They then entered AUT’s X Challenge, a Dragon’s Den style competition where they were named the winner of the social enterprise category and supreme winner, scoring $20,000 in cash and $15,000 in business and legal advice to develop their idea.

travelling around Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Northland demonstrating Phoric in supermarkets and stores.

These programmes helped them launch their new range of natural energy drinks into the New Zealand market.

“I was at Te Rapa New World recently, and I met this lady who had ten bottles of Phoric ginger turmeric in her trolley. She said her husband is seventy-two and he works as an EMT [Emergency Medical Technician] ambulance officer doing twelve-hour shifts, and this is the only thing that gets him through. Things like that make your day!”

Phoric is unique in that it uses guayusa, an organic source of caffeine, polyphenols and antioxidants to provide a clean-feeling energy. Guayusa leaves are a revered ingredient of tribal tradition. Guayusa (pronounced gwy-yoo-sah) has been used for thousands of years by Amazonian tribes in Ecuador as a hot-brew energy tea, delivering strength and vitality. The leaves are grown in sustainable, biodiverse forest gardens, then harvested and dried in Ecuador, providing a source of income to the indigenous Kichwa people. “It is important to us that the guayusa is Fair Trade, sustainably farmed, and organic,” says Holly. Guayusa is fundamental to the culture of the indigenous Kichwa people. “Traditionally, Kichwa families wake up before dawn and gather around a communal fire to drink guayusa,” according to Runa, a US-based company that works with farming families to supply guayusa to Phoric. “During this early-morning ritual, community members share dreams, myths, and legends. Hunters also drink guayusa before night-time hunting trips in order to heighten their senses of awareness and focus.” The brewed guayusa is combined with a range of natural ingredients, such as apple juice from Hawke’s Bay orchards. Phoric drinks are bottled locally in Tauranga. Phoric was launched in April 2019, initially in the upper North Island, and expanded to the South Island late last year. The drink comes in three delicious flavours—original (apple and lemon), elderflower and lime, and ginger and turmeric. “We have such a mix of customers,” says Holly. “Some are energy drink consumers who want a clean alternative, and others are coffee drinkers who would never touch traditional energy drinks because they don’t like the artificial ingredients, refined sugar, and artificial stimulants, but they like coffee, and Phoric contains organic caffeine. We also find a lot of kombucha drinkers enjoy Phoric.” It’s not just busy students and health-conscious young professionals. Busy parents, juggling family life or work, are loyal customers, along with health-focused retirees. Holly, who is still studying, spends on average four days a week

“When I do in-store tastings, people always ask me, ‘so, what big company makes this?’ They don’t realise I am the founder because I look so young. I love to get honest feedback.

Holly is grateful for the support for their new business. “This is a massive learning opportunity for Brad and me. We have thrown ourselves in the deep end and we are grateful for everyone who has supported us.” As a New Zealand made and owned business, they are focused on giving back to the local community. “Our product is by Kiwis, for Kiwis—that’s why we donate five cents from every bottle sold back to an awesome New Zealand charity called Yellow Brick Road,” says Holly. “They are a national organisation that supports families and communities who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. “Mental health is a huge problem in New Zealand, and it’s something that’s very close to mine and Brad’s hearts. So we knew that if we were starting a business that we could make an impact and ensure that some of our money went to something good.” Now in 140 stores nationwide, Phoric is available from select New World, Four Square and Fresh Choice supermarkets as well as independent cafes and convenience stores throughout the upper North Island and South Island. Despite her busy lifestyle, Holly has the energy to keep going— supported in part by her own product. “I drink so many Phorics. It’s great. I’m definitely in the right industry.” For more information visit www.phoric.co.nz.

Gillian Monahan Hailing from Hamilton, Gillian has spent the last twenty years working in communications roles for travel companies around the world. She returned home from Melbourne when the Covid crisis hit and is now enjoying rediscovering her favourite country in the world: New Zealand.

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The best travel advice I ever got from my dad was to “ask a local”. So, with that in mind, we asked Waihi Beach local Cindy Clare to ask some locals what they love about Waihi Beach, where they eat, grab their favourite coffee or take friends. Jon from Good Sorts Food loves the natural playground of Waihi Beach. When he isn’t creating sexy sandwiches and other delish treats in his food truck in the village, he spends most of his time outdoors—paddle boarding, biking and jogging. When friends come to town, he gets them out into the surf and to his favourite coffee spot, Little Miss Jays organic coffee truck, where the coffee is unreal and always served with a smile. He also loves a sweet fix from Chez Moi, Waihi Beach’s very own chocolatier store which he says is like “having a little slice of Europe right here in town”. Ines, from Chez Moi, hails from Switzerland and trained there as a professional baker, pastry chef and confectionary maker. She decided to bless Waihi Beach with her delicious chocolate-making skills in 2016. She had travelled New Zealand several times but was drawn back to Waihi Beach due to its “beach and bush” feel and supportive community. In her down time, Ines explores the various area hikes, in particular the walk down to Cave Bay at Bowentown then hitting the calm water in the bay for a dip. The Surf Shack Eatery, Ines says, is her pick for a hearty brekkie or lunch, where she loves the “honest food” and unique selection. Karen and Alan from Waihi Beach Home Hardware keep locals and visitors alike stocked with all the things you forget you need or you simply want— from DIY supplies, kitchenware, plants, fab homeware gifts even fresh coffee beans! After holidaying in the

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area for 25 years, they decided to make it their permanent home and haven’t looked back. Karen enjoys the various yoga, pilates and wellness offerings in the community, and both escape on their bikes to the many trails in and around the beach. When it comes to food, “Flat White Cafe is our pick for the exceptional location and menu” says Alan, “or the RSA with that unbeatable view and all-round hospitality the whole family loves”. Aidan Comrie is a Waihi Beach native. Born and bred at Waihi Beach, he established the Waihi Beach Surf School and spends most of his time in the surf teaching and mentoring young surfers. He remembers the time when Waihi Beach was lacking in even a decent coffee shop. “That’s no longer the case.” He smiles. “I’m now spoilt for choice with over ten superb cafes around the area and five in the village itself. You can’t beat the Flat White, Surf Shack, and I also love to take the family down to Waihi Beach Hotel where the new Italian restaurant menu is deliziosa or to have a beer in the back garden where there is a playground and space for the kids to run around,” says Aidan. Creative duo Jayne and Sheryl recently opened a new labour of love—Unravelled, a knitting and crochet haven where you can

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purchase beautiful yarn, patterns and also participate in hands-on workshops. Both are passionate about pooches too, and so believe Waihi Beach is the best place to visit and live with dogs, as you can walk your dogs on the beach off-leash almost year-round (over peak season, there are limited hours on the beach). Jayne’s fav escape is to ride her bike to Anzac Bay but often gets waylaid by a shandy at the Boat Club or a pizza and some live music at The Bowentown on Fridays. But they both exclaim that the perfect evening with friends for them is a good old beach barbie on the deck with locally sourced produce. “You can’t go past the award-winning sausages and huge range of meat, seafood and condiments at the Waihi Beach Butchery complemented with freshly supplied veges from the Beach Road Garden centre!” Jayne exclaims.

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From high school onwards, Emma Galloway copied recipes that appealed to her into notebooks. The recipes came from everywhere—newspapers, magazines, books, and so on—and she carefully (obsessively, she says) added them to her collection. More than two decades later, Emma still has her old handwritten notebooks. And she certainly didn’t realise back then that her obsession was in fact excellent practice in the essentials of recipe-writing. As she painstakingly copied recipes, she learned about wording, layout, and the need for accuracy. It was good practice, and it all came in very handy later on. Emma, who lives in Raglan, is now the author of three cookbooks, she is a food columnist for Nourish and Cuisine magazines, she writes a blog, and is the recipient of awards and accolades for her work. Many things have contributed to her success. First, the strong influence of growing up in a family that was vegetarian, had an abundant vegetable garden, ate with the seasons, and enjoyed dishes that were packed with freshness and flavour. As a student at Hamilton Girls’ High School, Emma’s home economics teacher, Julie Small, provided more inspiration. “She played a huge part in my love of cooking and my career choice.” Emma trained as a chef at Wintec, she filled notebooks with her favourite recipes, she worked in cafe kitchens, she travelled, was further inspired by the food of Asia and India. She married Si Nguyen, whose family came to Australia from Vietnam as refugees when Si was aged six. Emma enjoyed his family’s cuisine, learning more from her mother-in-law. In 2010, at home with two young children, Ada and Kye, Emma began food blogging as a way of sharing her recipes with friends and acquaintances. She was inspired by American blogger and cookbook author Heidi Swanson (101cookbooks.com), and she thought, “I could do that.” So she did. She tackled the new project like she does her cooking, starting from scratch, and developing skills as a food photographer, stylist and writer as she worked on her blog, mydarlinglemonthyme.com The blogging community was small back then, and there was instant—and valuable—feedback from followers. Emma’s blog attracted a global audience, one of her gluten-free recipes appeared on US media star Oprah Winfrey’s website, and she won the Best Original Recipe category in the influential American magazine Saveur’s Best Food Blog Awards. Her reputation led to a book deal in 2014 with HarperCollins NZ, and there’s a good story about that too. Emma and Si and the children were living in Perth, Australia, at the time, close to Si’s family. Emma was

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interviewed about her work by Wellington journalist and foodwriter Lucy Corry, and when Lucy asked her what she planned to do next, Emma replied, “Well, if I don’t get a book deal soon I’ll have to look for a job.” When the interview was published, she was contacted by Vicki Casey, then at the helm of HarperCollins NZ, and her first book, My Darling Lemon Thyme, was on its way. The publisher’s advance paid for a decent camera for Emma to photograph the food. The first book was followed by a second, A Year in My Real Food Kitchen. And this Wednesday morning, on the table at her Raglan home, is Emma’s third (and sumptuous) book, My Darling Lemon Thyme Every Day. It has just landed from the publishers and is packed with recipes developed and photographed in Emma’s home. “It is totally authentic,” she says, “and the food is always eaten afterwards!” Like her previous two books, the Every Day recipes are vegetarian and gluten-free, and many are vegan and dairy-free. They reflect the needs of Emma’s family: she and daughter Ada, 14, have some gluten and dairy allergies, and Si and Kye, 12, eat more widely. Emma doesn’t like putting labels on people’s dietary needs; she loves boldly flavoured food and says you don’t have to “eat boring” if you have allergies and intolerances. Nowadays most of the family’s meals come out of the overflowing vegetable garden. This latest book was prompted by requests from friends for some basic recipes, among them one for pumpkin soup. Emma thought, “You don’t need a recipe for pumpkin soup”, and she was on her way to writing a collection of creative, simple recipes that could be varied by what was, or wasn’t, on hand at the time. There is, of course, a ‘recipe’ headed How To Make Vegetable Soup Without a Recipe, and there are chapters devoted to breakfast dishes, junk-free snacks, baked goods, drinks, dinners and desserts. There is also a substantial (and excellent) section on being clever with leftovers, and thus avoiding wasting food. Some recipes have four variations on a basic idea. Says Emma: “There are one hundred and eleven full recipes and with all the variations it increases to a whopping one hundred and ninety-five.” Most of the text was written during the Covid 19 national lockdown last year. Emma says that like everyone else, the need for everyday recipes in her home became more crucial during that unexpected event. With shopping more difficult, she had to consider each ingredient as she cooked and tested. The resulting book, like the author, is warm-hearted and generous, another milestone for a Waikato chef who reinvented herself as an accomplished foodwriter, stylist and photographer. My Darling Lemon Thyme Every Day, HarperCollins NZ, is available at bookstores and online stores. PAGE 21 | WWW.NOURISHMAGAZINE.CO.NZ

PICKLED MUSHROOMS

These pickled mushrooms are packed with flavour. They are the perfect way to preserve mushrooms before they go yuck in the bottom of your vegetable drawer. They can be a delicious addition to a platter of treats, or slice them and add to salads or pizza. If you’re wanting to add flavour, you can add 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves + finely grated zest of 1 lemon (as pictured). MAKES 500ML JAR

500g mushrooms, trimmed (I used button but any mushroom will do) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fine salt 125ml (1/2 cup) white wine or apple cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine mushrooms, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt on a large roasting tray and roast for 10–15 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining salt, vinegar, garlic, sugar and black pepper in a small saucepan (add thyme and lemon zest now, if using) and heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar has just dissolved. Remove mushrooms from the oven and stir through the pickling mixture immediately. Pack mushrooms into a large glass jar, along with the pickling liquid. While they can be eaten in as little as 30 minutes, for the best flavour, refrigerate for at least 1–2 days before eating. They will store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

MUSHROOM + LENTIL SPAGHETTI

You’ll probably notice I’m not the biggest fan of pasta. I much prefer to eat rice, gluten-free grains or vegetables … with the exception of this Mushroom + Lentil Spaghetti (and a couple of recipes in Chapter 8: Plan Ahead). This is a riff on the lentil spaghetti recipe I grew up eating and shared in my first cookbook, My Darling Lemon Thyme. There are so many more gluten-free pastas available now than when I started eating glutenfree, nearly 15 years ago, when they’d dissolve into a gluggy mess at the bottom of the saucepan! Gluten-free pasta sure has come a long way and many wouldn’t be able to tell the difference now. SERVES 4 | GLUTEN-FREE | VEGAN

115g (1/2 cup) puy-style lentils, rinsed

pinch of unrefined raw sugar gluten-free spaghetti, cooked according to packet instructions handful of basil/flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve Place lentils into a small saucepan over medium heat and cover with plenty of cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well. After cooking spaghetti, drain, drizzle with a little olive oil, cover and set aside until needed.

pinch of dried chilli flakes

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat oil in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat, add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until soft. Add garlic, mushrooms, thyme, oregano and chilli. Cook, stirring often, for a good 5 minutes or more, until the mushrooms are cooked and their liquid has evaporated. Add passata, cooked lentils and chopped olives, then season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, adding a touch of water if the sauce gets too thick. Serve hot over cooked spaghetti, scattered with torn herbs, if using.

750ml bottle passata (tomato puree)

Any leftover lentil sauce is delicious heated up the following day.

handful of black olives, pitted + roughly chopped

Serve it over hot buttered toast, or add a couple of spoonfuls to a cheese toasty, if you eat dairy.

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 250g button mushrooms, trimmed + finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano

fine salt + freshly ground black pepper

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Living Lightly without Compromising Your Lifestyle WORDS CARRIE SONG

Nicola Turner’s family of four have reduced their waste to just one bin a year! How do they do it?

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Sitting in a co-working space meeting room in the beautiful town of Cambridge, Nicola, in a black top, which she bought 12 years ago (she bought a blue one at the same time; you’ll see it on the cover of her newly published book Living Lightly), she shared with Nourish how she began on her journey to mindful consumption and how her family managed to live with less stuff, less waste and less impact. Nicola is deeply convinced that if she can do it, anyone can. Living lightly has helped make her life simpler, saved heaps of time and money, and created a healthier, happier family. This is her ‘why’ and also a silver bullet to lessening her impact, which motivates her to keep going. “As humans, we will do things that make us feel good,” says Nicola. She hasn’t always been this way. In fact, Nicola used to work in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, an industry behind all those everyday products we buy regularly and consume frequently like shampoo and toilet paper. Her role was understanding consumer behaviour with the goal of getting us to buy more. She found that was very interesting until 2011 when her husband Mike got dermatitis on his finger. Nicola tried to help Mike look into what could be causing it. They started to question all the products they would put on their skin; that led to them looking at the food they were eating, the cleaning products they were using and all of the other stuff in their home like furniture, clothes and kids’ toys. “This was a journey of questioning every aspect of our consumption and simplifying our lives,” said Nicola. This enabled her to focus more on her family’s well-being and the well-being of the planet—and that felt really good. Nicola came to realise that her personal values were getting too far removed from her professional values because she was buying and using less in her personal life, but she went to work every day to try to convince people to buy more. It wasn’t a lightning-bolt moment but the process of living lighter that has changed her career naturally. She started her own social enterprise called Mainstream Green working as a behaviour changer. She runs workshops, delivers speaking events, provides consulting services to councils and businesses, and has now published her book, whatever works to get people engaged. Imagine living with less clutter in your life. Imagine how much time and stress you would save not organising, tidying up and paying for all that stuff. Imagine spending that time instead with loved ones and having the life you want. If you can imagine any of that, maybe it’s time to start changing your behaviour. Nourish asked Nicola to share a toolbox of shortcuts which will give you an awesome head start on your own adventure. According to Nicola, the single biggest change we can make to the way we consume is to become more conscious. She believes the subtle shift in our mindset changes everything.

If you’re about to buy something, ask yourself: Do I really need it? A lot of time you are going to say no. If yes, can I make do with something I have? If no, can I borrow or rent it? Can I buy it locally made or second-hand? One man’s trash is truly another man’s treasure. Recently Nicola was contracted to work on a project with Hamilton City Council and Collectors Anonymous to bring you Hamilton’s second-hand shopping guide. But if buying second-hand is not for you, it’s fine to continue to buy new stuff when you need but choose products that really suit you, that you really love, and make them last. Nicola said she always felt good in her 12-year-old top. “In fact, so often sustainability and cost savings go hand in hand because when you really boil it down, it’s all about valuing things more.”

Living Lightly: The Busy Person's Guide to Mindful Consumption RRP$45 HarperCollins Publishers

Carrie Song Carrie is mum to Yimo and wife to Yuqing. Hailing from China, Carrie and her family have fallen in love with life in New Zealand where she works as a bilingual storyteller, a cross-cultural communicator and a Diversity & Inclusion advocate. Carrie loves cooking using fresh, local ingredients and sharing food and culture with her friends, neighbours and co-workers.

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You wouldn’t know it from looking at her, but Cambridge author Nikki Crutchley loves to creep people out. “I love it when people say they have nightmares about my books,” laughs Nikki, chatting over coffee at her dining room table.

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Marsdon from High Spot Literary offering to represent her. “Vicki is amazing, and she knows what she’s doing; she knows what publishers want and she knows what sells,” says Nikki. Vicki’s feedback also informed Nikki’s fourth book, To the Sea, including a number of revisions to the ending.

Daughters Cate, 13, and Abbie, 11, have just gone for a bike ride, and the family home is warm and inviting, just like Nikki.

The psychological thriller is set in a coastal area with a pine plantation, inspired in part by Opoutere and Shakespeare Cliff in the Coromandel.

However, as a mystery and crime fiction writer, Nikki’s days are often filled with writing about dead bodies and getting inside the minds of killer characters.

“It’s chilling, creepy and very insular, with a small cast of characters—three generations of one family.”

It’s a career that is paying off for the 42-year-old novelist, who has self-published three books over the past four years. The manuscript for her fourth novel, a psychological thriller called To the Sea, was snapped up by Harper Collins Australia in December, who have offered Nikki a two-book publishing deal. “There were tears,” admits Nikki, who was at home with her daughters when her literary agent, Vicki Marsdon from High Spot Literary, called with the good news. Over the past five years, Nikki has built up a reputation as one of New Zealand’s best emerging writers. Her first novel, Nothing Bad Happens Here (2017), was a finalist for best first novel in the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards—New Zealand’s crime writing awards which recognise excellence in crime fiction, mystery and thriller writing. Set in the fictional town of Castle Bay—loosely inspired by Whangamata and the Wentworth Valley in the Coromandel—the story revolves around a murdered tourist and introduces journalist Miller Hatcher as the protagonist. Nikki’s second novel, No One Can Hear You (2018), was long-listed for best novel in the Ngaio Marsh Awards in 2019. It is also set in a small town—Crawton, which is reminiscent of Cambridge, and the scene of the abduction and disappearance of several young women. Her third novel, The Murder Club, which was published last September, reintroduces the character of Miller Hatcher. This story follows a serial killer which is terrorising the small town of Lentford, inspired by Morrinsville, Cambridge and Otorohanga. It’s a real page-turner, tightly written with a great cast of characters, and with plot twists and turns which keep the reader guessing until the end. All three books have been self-published, with Nikki managing the whole process, including marketing and social media. Her techsavvy husband Simon helped with formatting and layout, and Nikki had each book professionally assessed, edited and proofread before they were printed by Your Books in Wellington. “I was determined to do it properly, and I wanted my books to look the same as any other book on a shelf in a book shop,” says Nikki. Getting the details right is important to Nikki. She has consulted experts, including retired undercover detectives, a pathologist, newspaper journalists, and even a beekeeper, to ensure verisimilitude with her characters and narrative. “I talked to a pathologist about what dead bodies look like when they’re strangled, stuff like that,” she says. In 2018, Nikki was contacted by New Zealand literary agent Vicki

It’s not surprising that small town Waikato and Coromandel settings are the inspiration for Nikki’s novels. “I have an affinity for small-town New Zealand,” says Nikki, who was born in Cambridge, lived briefly in Matamata, and moved to Otorohanga at the age of eight. Every summer was spent at Whangamata. “Small towns are so much more interesting than a city. You can’t get away with a lot in a small town, and there is that idea of protecting each other. There are lots of juicy secrets hidden beneath the surface.” Writing has always been a passion for Nikki. “If you’d asked me when I was eight or nine years old, what I wanted to be when I grew up, it would have been a writer. “I remember reading books and being transported to a new world, and I think that’s what books do—they are an escape.” In her teens, Nikki started reading Patricia Cornwell novels, along with Stephen King and James Patterson, which sparked her interest in the crime, mystery and psychological thriller genres. After the birth of her two daughters, Nikki started writing fairy stories for her daughters, then decided to try her hand at writing historical fiction. “I stopped at twenty thousand words because it wasn’t working. All my ideas included violence, crime or murder.” In 2015, Nikki started writing Nothing Bad Happens Here, a book she would spend two years working on. The same year, she launched Crucial Corrections, offering proofreading and editing services. One of her first clients was Nourish magazine. “The Autumn 2015 edition was the first issue I worked on,” says Nikki, who has continued to edit and proofread each quarterly issue of Nourish ever since—juggling her business with fiction writing. “I love it, and it’s a really enjoyable magazine to proofread. I love the content and always get great recipes from it.” She is proud of To the Sea—“it’s the book I’ve always wanted to write”—and is looking forward to it hitting bookstores in Australia and New Zealand in December 2021, just in time for the Christmas market. For more information, see www.nikkicrutchley.com or www.crucialcorrections.co.nz

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Autumn is a season of abundance and this is no more evident than at the Tauranga Farmers Market. Market manager Trixie Allen says, “Finally all those loaded trees we see during summer can be picked. Paddocks can be harvested. Best of all, some summer crops extend into the autumn allowing for further freezing and preserving.” So, with your market basket full of fresh local goodness, here are a few ideas to enjoy it.

ROAST PUMPKIN PASTA

Autumn is pumpkin season. Pick yours up from Te Teko Vegetables, and with a pasta from Real Pasta you’ve got the makings of this super quick and tasty meal. If you want you can pick up some hot Goan chorizo from The Hungarian Artisan Co. and add this in when sautéing the onions.

2 tbsp Katikati Frantoio extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped from Abundant Backyard 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, from Liberty Growers 2 garlic cloves, crushed, from Pirongia Mountain Vegetables 1 kg piece of pumpkin, skin and seeds included (or 1½ cups pumpkin puree)

ZUCCHINI BABA GANOUSH

Traditionally made from eggplants, this version is perfect for those zucchini that got away and overnight went from a zucchini to a marrow.

2 very large zucchini, from Riverside Growers 1 tbsp Katikati Frantoio olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled, from Pirongia Mountain Vegetables 2–3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) (find this at Vetro) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, from Riverside Growers 2 tbsp parsley, chopped, from Liberty Growers salt and pepper to taste

½ cup tomato passata ½ cup cream ½ tsp salt 2x 150g packets pasta, from Real Pasta To make the pumpkin puree, roast a whole unpeeled piece of pumpkin, covered with some foil, until it is soft. Allow to cool then scoop out the flesh and mash. You can also use leftover roast pumpkin. To make the pasta sauce, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic and thyme (as well as chorizo if using) and cook until the onion goes translucent. Add the pumpkin puree and passata and season to taste. While the sauce simmers on low, cook your pasta in a large pot of salted water.

Cut off the ends of each zucchini, slice in half, lengthwise, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle on the olive oil. Roast in a 200°C oven for 30 minutes or until the zucchinis are completely soft. Allow the zucchini to cool enough to handle and then scoop the flesh out. Add the flesh to a food processor along with the garlic clove, tahini and lemon juice. Puree the mixture until smooth. Stir in the chopped parsley and season. Serve with lavosh bread from Zand Kitchen.

When the pasta is nearly cooked, add the cream to the sauce and stir well. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce before serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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BLUEBERRY APPLE SAUCE Make the most of the end of blueberry season and the start of apple season with this easy sauce. Perfect served over pancakes or ice cream, with yoghurt.

1kg apples, peeled, cored and diced, from Divine Fruit 4 cups blueberries, from Flame Lily Orchard ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water 1 lemon, peel and juice, from Riverside Growers 1 tsp vanilla ¼ tsp salt Place all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Cook until the apples are soft (20–25 minutes). Fish out the lemon peels, then use an immersion blender to puree the applesauce to desired consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a little extra water. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered over medium low heat until desired consistency.

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This is a great way to use eggplants, which are at their best right now along with the beautiful end of season tomatoes. Serve it as a chutney with cheese, like Mount Eliza’s Red Leicester or some Pirongia Bacon sausages. I have used it as a wholesome brunch served on sourdough from Flaveur Breads and topped with one of Nicki’s free range eggs.

Portion the apple sauce into hot sterilised jars and seal. Or cool in the fridge before portioning and freezing.

1 large eggplant, cut into 2cm pieces, from Riverside Growers ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, from Katikati Frantoio 10–15 curry leaves ½ tsp each yellow mustard and fenugreek seeds 10cm piece (50g) ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, from Pirongia Mountain Vegetables 2 long red chillies, thinly sliced, from Southern Belle Orchards 1 tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garam masala 500g vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped, from Rivendale Gardens ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt Place eggplant in a colander and toss with 2 tsp salt. Stand for 15 minutes, then rinse, drain and pat dry. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over high heat. Add curry leaves and mustard and fenugreek seeds, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until mustard seeds start to pop. Add ginger, garlic and chilli, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes or until garlic is golden. Add spices, and cook, continuing to stir, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add eggplant, tomato, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 18–20 minutes or until thickened slightly and eggplant is tender. Store covered and chilled for up to three weeks.

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BUTTERNUT & CHÈVRE TART OF ROSES RECIPE & IMAGES FIONA HUGUES Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo said, "In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends." With this in mind, what better way to share flowers with loved ones than those that nourish too? After the publication of my Peach & Burnt Buttercream Cake from the spring issue some asked for step-by-step instructions on how to make my peach roses, so here is the technique, this time in savoury form. For now, when the air has a whiff of autumn and you hanker for meals a little more earthy in flavour, this tart of soft roasted pumpkin nestled on creamy goats’ cheese filling makes a sensational lunch or light supper when accompanied by a leafy salad & crisp Pinot Gris. It’s not too difficult to conjure. You can see from this tart I made in haste, even rough pumpkin roll ups look like blooms when grouped together and garnished with a few sage leaves. Don’t stop at pumpkin. Have a crack at other veg too—this tart is also a good time when made with orange kumara, beetroot or courgettes.

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INGREDIENTS

1 large butternut squash sheet of flaky pastry I x free range egg, beaten

1 clove garlic, crushed 180g crème fraiche (or thickened cream) 180g chèvre or feta cheese 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard (I like Masterfoods Honey Wholegrain as the mustard seeds are whole)

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan forced. Peel your pumpkin using a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Cut into quarters lengthwise and carefully use a mandolin slicer to cut long thin slices. Place the slices on a lined baking tray and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake to just soften (around 10–15 minutes). Let cool to the touch.

salt & pepper fresh sage leaves olive oil

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While the pumpkin is cooking, grease and line a small 22cm low sided tart or quiche tin with a sheet of flaky pastry. Trim pastry edge and prick base with a fork. Brush the edges with the beaten egg. Refrigerate while you prepare the goats’ cheese mixture. In a small bowl mix together the crème fraiche, garlic, chevre and mustard with a good grind of pepper.

When the pumpkin is cooked, spread the cream mixture thickly onto your prepared pastry. Using your hands, roll bundles of the pumpkin slices into rose shapes and tuck onto the prepared tart base. Don’t worry if some don’t look perfect; the sage leaves we tuck in later hide a multitude of edible floristry sins. Continue to tuck in scrolls of pumpkin until the base is filled. Mist lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray and sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the pastry is golden and the pumpkin is just beginning to darken and caramelise on the top.

Heat a small amount of olive oil in a shallow pan and over medium heat lightly fry your sage leaves for a few seconds until just crispy and drain on paper towels. Arrange these on top of your tart. Use them to conceal the odd wonky bit. Take this tart to a friend and help them devour it with a glass of chilled white wine, good conversation and some leafy greens on the side.

Fiona Hugues Award winning food stylist, designer & creative multi-hyphenate Fiona Hugues spent her childhood gallivanting around the Waikato countryside on horse back. After Hillcrest High School, Elam School of Fine Arts took her to Auckland where she has lived ever since and now resides on a rural property with her French husband, their three children & a plethora of animals. She’s an entertaining expert, sourdough coach, art director and gourmand and it’s said in dire circumstances she would possibly trade one of her children for a bottle of Pinot Grigio & a good burrata.

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One of the world’s oldest fruits, pears have been enjoyed since ancient times. Cherished for their smooth, soft and creamy texture, pears are so loved that there are now more than 3000 varieties around the world. They come in all sorts of colours, shapes and sizes, ranging from New Zealand favourites like the humble green Packham pear to the Buddhashaped pear, moulded on the vine and sold by a farmer in China for nine dollars apiece. Because they don’t ripen on the tree, pears have to be picked first then left in a warm, sunny spot to mature. While biting into a crunchy pear is no fun, this allows our locally grown pears harvested in February and March to be available all the way until November. To make sure you’re choosing a goodie, gently press the top of the pear right by the stem—you’re looking for just a little bit of give. If the flesh is soft, it’s past its best. Like their cousin the apple, pears are also pretty good at keeping the doctor away. While they offer up a reasonable dose of vitamins and minerals, it’s their fibre content that really propels pears into the league of healthy foods. Pears are one of the highest-fibre fruits on the market, with one single fruit providing an impressive quarter of your daily need. Notably, pears contain pectin, a prebiotic fibre that nourishes the healthy bacteria in your gut which in turn helps to reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and ward off cancer. And yes, that’s the same pectin responsible for thickening in jellies and jams, which is why pear is also a popular fruit for preserves.

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preventing and managing type two diabetes. Recent research has shown that eating pears regularly contributes to weight loss and stable blood glucose levels. This is partly thanks to their high fibre content as well as their low glycaemic index, which means that although they do contain natural sugars, snacking on a pear won’t send your blood sugars spiking and will keep you full for longer. Low in acidity and gentle on digestion, they are also hypoallergenic, which is why you’ve probably never heard someone claim to be sensitive to pears! If you’re eating pears for the health benefits, make sure to leave the skin on, as the peel has three to four times the amount of fibre and nutrients as the flesh within. In autumn, pears make a great snack on their own, can be included in the main meal and even make up some of our favourite desserts. You can scatter them on top of a warming bowl of porridge, pair them with blue cheese and crackers for a sophisticated starter, and roast them and toss alongside rocket, prosciutto and walnuts for a stellar autumnal salad. Or enjoy poached pear, pear crumble or upside-down pear cake as a wonderful way to end a meal with a touch of healthy sweetness.

Rachel Hart Hailing from Canada, Rachel has fallen in love with life in the beautiful Bay of Plenty where she is a freelance writer with a passion for healthy food. She splits her time between telling people’s stories, creating web content and experimenting in the kitchen.

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I’ve never under-rated the pear—they sit among my favourite fruit, so you will often see me using pears in my recipes. The Packham pear would be my go-to pear, especially sliced onto my morning porridge, but there are many other worthy varieties too. Along with tomatoes and avocados, pears need to ripen. Unripe pears are very firm, gritty and dry, so do buy ahead and ripen your purchase. A pear ripens from the centre, so keep an eye out and your sense of smell sharp. As a pear ripens it becomes fragrant, so sniff away. Ripe pears are juicy and buttery, and there is nothing better than eating a perfectly ripe pear with its juice running down your hand.

SIMPLY ROASTED PEARS 3 ripe Beurre Bosc pears or other russet-coloured pear varietal 2 tbsp soft brown sugar a good drizzle extra-virgin olive oil freshly ground white pepper a few sprigs fresh thyme

BAKED BRIE OR CAMEMBERT

100ml white wine a good squeeze of lemon juice

SERVES 6

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large roasting tray with baking paper. Thickly slice the pears lengthwise. You should get four slices from each pear. Place in a single layer in the prepared tray. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, drizzle over the oil and grind over some pepper. Scatter pears with thyme. Mix together the wine and lemon juice and drizzle over the pears. Place in the oven to roast for 30–40 minutes until just tender. I like to remove from the oven and baste pear slices in the roasting juices halfway through roasting. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Serve roasted pears on a cheese board. Use with blue cheese, a vintage cheddar or goat’s cheese. Add to a salad using leafy greens, blue cheese, toasted sourdough bread and nuts.

150g Brie or Camembert 1 tbsp runny honey a few fresh herb flowers or other edible flowers Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the unwrapped Brie or Camembert on the prepared tray. Score the top using a sharp knife then place in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. If you gently shake the tray you will see the Brie or Camembert wobble in the centre. Remove from the oven and transfer, paper and all, to a serving board or plate. Warm the honey and drizzle over. Scatter over a few fresh edible flowers or you could scatter with soft herb leaves. Serve with roasted fresh pears and flatbread.

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GRILLED CHEESE, ONION AND FRESH PEAR TOASTIES In need of a little love? Make a glorious grilled cheese sandwich. MAKES 2

15g butter, plus extra for buttering bread slices a dash of olive oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1 ripe but firm pear, quartered, cored and sliced sea salt and pepper ¾–1 cup coarsely grated cheese, such as Gouda, Gruyere or Cheddar

Heat a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Spread the cheese mixture on one side of each of two bread slices. Top with the onion and pear mixture. Spread the Dijon mustard on the remaining two bread slices and place mustard-side down on the cheese mixture to make sandwiches. Butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides. Place sandwiches in the hot pan and cook until the bread is golden brown, then flip the sandwich and cook the other side. Serve.

1 buffalo Bocconcini, torn into pieces 4 slices bread (a potato sourdough bread is good here) 1 tsp Dijon mustard Heat a wide heavy-based saucepan or frying pan over low heat. Add the butter and oil, and as the butter melts and bubbles, add the onion. Cook until the onion softens and turns lightly golden, stirring from time to time to prevent sticking (about 7 minutes). Transfer onion to a plate then add the sliced pear and cook until tender and golden, turning once. Season with salt and pepper and add to the onion. Set aside to cool. In a bowl, combine the grated cheese and torn buffalo Bocconcini.

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FRESH PEAR COBBLER Cobbler may be the best reason to turn on the oven. Its crisp yet short-textured topping is a family favourite. Ice cream essential! SERVES 6 PEARS

5–6 ripe pears juice of 1 small lemon 1 tbsp caster sugar COBBLER TOPPING

1¼ cups plain flour 1½ tsp baking powder a pinch of salt ¼ cup caster sugar 35g cold butter, diced ½ cup flaked or slivered almonds 200ml cream raw sugar for sprinkling icing sugar for dusting, optional Preheat the oven to 180°C. Quarter and core the pears then slice quarters in half. Toss in the

lemon juice and sugar and place in a 6-cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Place the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a food processor and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the almonds then pour in the cream through the feed tube, only processing until the mixture begins to come together. Dollop the cobbler topping over the pears then sprinkle with raw sugar. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 150°C and continue to bake until the cobbler topping is golden brown and cooked through (35–45 minutes). Remove from the oven and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving. To serve – dust the pear cobbler with icing sugar (optional) and serve with ice cream. Salted caramel ice cream would be my pick.

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Autumn is often referred to as harvest season. Right now, there is an abundance of produce and thus the perfect time to get preserving. Wayne Good from Arkanda shares with us a few of his favourite recipes for you to try.

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BEETROOT AND HORSERADISH SAUCE Beetroot goes far beyond being swamped in vinegar and eaten on a classic Kiwi salad. This delicious sauce is perfect with roast beef; however, it is very suited to be served with smoked salmon, gravlax or even a good strong blue cheese.

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BOYSENBERRY AND CHAMPAGNE JAM High Tea. Synonymous with baby scones, clotted cream and a good berry jam. Adding Champagne to this boysenberry jam adds a sense of class. Just imagine saying, “Would you like to try my berry and Champagne jam with your scone?” And of course there is the rest of the Champagne to be consumed with your high tea … yum!

2 large beetroot 2 onions, finely chopped

1kg boysenberries (frozen are fine)

2 red capsicums, deseeded and roughly chopped

3 cups sugar

1 tbsp salt

½ cup Champagne (or a good Methode will do)

3 tbsp prepared horseradish sauce 1½ cups sugar 3 cups spiced vinegar Peel and coarsely grate the beetroot. Place this with all the other ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Purée in a food processor and sieve into a clean pan. Bring back to the boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is the consistency of a thick sauce.

Place berries into a pot and heat slowly. This is especially important if the berries are frozen. Add the sugar and stir until boiling and dissolved. Boil for about 10 to 15 minutes. Check for setting. (A trick my mother taught me is to place a wee bit of jam onto a dish and place it into the freezer. Check to see after a few minutes if it is developing a skin. This is an indication that it is setting.) When the jam is setting, add the Champagne and boil again for about another 5 minutes or so. Place into sterilised, dry jars and seal straight away.

Place into sterilised jars and seal. Makes about 4 jars.

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Autumn's Ought To’s WORDS LYNDA HALLINAN

An admission: I am a very ardent gardener and a very apathetic housewife. I'm not ashamed to admit that I still haven't outgrown my childhood habit of shovelling things under the bed; as an adult, I've simply increased the storage capacity by sleeping in a queen size bed. My housekeeping motto has always been ‘out of sight, out of mind’, but applying a similar strategy outdoors quickly results in a nightmare of health and safety hazards in autumn. You only need slip once on a mossy path or skid down a bank bum-first on a toboggan of fallen leaves to regret being remiss with garden maintenance this season.

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Autumn delivers a last hurrah of abundance with an inevitable side helping of atrophy. It's impossible to ignore the blight-spotted foliage on my laden quince trees, the tired vines supporting the last trusses of spotty tomatoes, the codling moth worm holes in my apples and the rusty foliage beneath my rose garden's final flowery flush, but none of these are reasons to panic. By the time powdery mildew spores sprinkle their fungal pixie dust all over my pumpkin vines, they're on their last legs anyway and are merely biding their time until Jack Frost arrives to finish them off. “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome," said the 17th-century English poet Anne Bradstreet. This is also true of autumn, for if everything didn't fall apart at once, even I could pretend not to notice the mess, but as it does and I can't, here's a quick list of clean-up chores that really can't be neglected. Lightly prune hedges and lop off low hanging branches that are encroaching on paths. Waterblast concrete patios and spray slippery decking timber. Pull perennial weeds before they spread their seed. Rake leaves as they fall from deciduous trees, lest they smother all the plants at their feet. Squirrel away potatoes, kumara, pumpkins and squash in a cool, dry shed and harvest herbs to dry. In the orchard, if your peaches and nectarines fell victim to black spot or brown rot in summer, apply a clean-up spray of Yates Liquid Copper to prevent reinfection from overwintering fungal spores. Spray the grass under your trees as well. Remove any mummified fruit still hanging on and pick up and dispose of any diseased fallen fruit. And finally, cover up: sow green manure crops, such as broad beans, blue lupins, phacelia and mustard, in any empty vegetable beds. These living mulches protect bare soil from weather damage, prevent nutrient leaching, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and replenish the soil with organic matter when dug in prior to spring planting. Like quickly chucking a duvet over crumpled, untucked sheets, or hurriedly constructing a Jenga-tower of unwashed laundry in your hall cupboard, cover crops are the untidy gardener's ally, helping to hide the worst of the weeds should friends pop in for an impromptu gander at your autumn garden.

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· Keep planting brassicas, from cabbages and caulis to broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Feed fortnightly with liquid fertiliser to encourage good growth while there's still remnant warmth in the soil. · Sow hardy salad greens, such as miner's lettuce, perennial rocket, bok choy, lamb's lettuce and mesclun. · Buy, and don't forget to plant, springflowering bulbs, from daffodils to oldfashioned freesias. Give tulips a spell in the fridge for 4–6 weeks to foster a better blooming. · If your lawn suffered over summer, help it perk back up with a sprinkle of lawn fertiliser and regular irrigation. Pull weeds and spot sow any gaps with fresh seed; Yates have a nifty product—Quick Fix Lawn Seed & Fertiliser—that combines fast-germinating grass seeds, fertiliser and bird repellent all in one.

PLANT SOMETHING NEW THIS AUTUMN! Try Yates Kohlrabi, Yates Florence Fennel Zefa Fino or Yates Cabbage ‘Red Mini’.

Lynda Hallinan Waikato born-and-raised gardening journalist Lynda Hallinan lives a mostly self-sufficient life at Foggydale Farm in the Hunua Ranges, where she grows enough food to satisfy her family, free-range chooks, kunekune pig and thieving pukekos. She has an expansive organic vegetable garden and orchards and is a mad-keen pickler and preserver.

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RECIPES VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | IMAGES ASHLEE DECAIRES

I started this year with a little more determination than most to shed the extra kilos. After a number a lifestyle tweaks, from cutting down my caffeine and alcohol intake and finding ways to integrate exercise into my everyday life, I have started to tackle carbs, which are surprisingly harder than cutting the caffeine and wine! A ketogenic diet cuts your carb intake to just 5%. This means instead of relying on sugar (glucose) that comes from carbohydrates (such as grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits) for your energy, the body uses stored fat. I have found mealtimes a breeze, but my weak point is 3pm. You know that time of day when lunch was a while ago and dinner is a long way off. Having some delicious and healthy snack options on hand makes life really easy.

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2 tbsp poppyseeds 1 tsp salt 1 cup water

MAKES 16–18 BALLS Low carb and very low in sugar but still able to help with the sweet cravings, I sweeten mine with maple syrup, 1–2 tbsp is plenty, but you can switch this out for other sweeteners like monk fruit, yacon or xylitol.

2½ cups desiccated coconut 1–2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup coconut cream* 150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) 1 tbsp coconut oil Mix together the coconut, maple syrup,

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Mix everything in a bowl and leave for 1–2 hours. Line a baking tray (approx. 38cm x 26cm) with baking paper then, using a spatula, spread the seed mixture evenly over it. Sprinkle with ½ tsp of flaked salt. Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes until golden brown all over. Allow to cool before breaking into shards and storing in an airtight container.

Hint – Change up the flavour by adding chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme, cumin or fennel seeds.

vanilla, coconut oil and cream and mix well. Roll tablespoonfuls into balls and then chill until firm. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together. I do this in a glass bowl in the microwave. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and heat on high for max. 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Dip each ball into the chocolate before setting on baking paper. Once set, store in an airtight container in the fridge.

*Place the coconut cream in the fridge for a few hours prior so you can scoop out the thick cream only.

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Packed full of seeds, these super simple crackers are delicious topped with avocado for the perfect snack. They are also an awesome addition to a platter with cheese or hummus.

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Sometimes you just need bread! This isn’t quite a slice of Volare sourdough, but it fills the gap. Unfortunately, the dough doesn’t have the structure to be baked into a loaf so making buns is the best solution. These freeze well and are the perfect solution for a keto burger, a sandwich and even toast in the morning.

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cup psyllium husks (available from Vetro Tauranga)

1¼ cups ground almonds (almond flour if you can find it is even better) 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 3 egg whites 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1¼ cups warm water 1 tbsp sesame seeds for sprinkling on top In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. Add the egg whites and cider vinegar and mix until combined. Pour in the boiling water and stir really well until it comes together as a dough. With wet hands, divide the dough into six and shape these into buns, placing on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds and bake at 180°C for 1 hour. The buns should sound hollow when you tap them. Allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.

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I have a whole nut and seed department in the fridge (they last longer there) because they’re an absolute staple in a plant-based diet. Nuts provide healthy fats, protein and fibre, but most importantly—texture and flavour. Cashews are my go-to for creamy dishes, including desserts, while walnuts are the winner for roasty, toasty, bold flavours and a bit of crunch.

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Gochujang Bean & Walnut Balls Gochujang is a Korean chilli paste made with fermented chillies and soybeans. It’s salty, spicy (but not too spicy) and adds a deep umami flavour that really hums in this Korean style take on vegan meatballs. The balls are made with a base of black beans, toasted walnuts, oats and chia seeds (which act as an egg replacer in this recipe). Once baked, they’re boldly flavoured, warming and hearty, tender on the inside and a little crunchy on the outside. You could use a food processor to save time, but I prefer to do it by hand so that the mixture has some texture and bite. Gochujang is widely available in the Korean section at supermarkets. BEAN AND WALNUT BALLS

1 tbsp chia seeds 3 tbsp water ½ cup walnuts 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup porridge oats ¼ red capsicum, very finely chopped 2 tbsp gochujang 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely grated cooking oil or oil spray

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GOCHUJANG GLAZE

3 tbsp gochujang 3 tbsp maple syrup 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely grated Preheat oven to 220°C. Mix chia seeds with water and set aside for 10 minutes. Toast walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned in places and fragrant. Let the walnuts cool for a few minutes then finely chop. Roughly mash black beans, then add all other bean and walnut ball ingredients (including walnuts and soaked chia seeds). Mix thoroughly and ensure everything is evenly distributed. Roll into 20 even sized balls (about 1 tbsp per ball) and place on a baking sheet. Brush with a little oil, or spray with cooking oil, then bake for 20–25 minutes or until browned and firm. While the balls are cooking, make the gochujang glaze. Put all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until glossy and slightly thickened. Set aside until ready to serve. Spoon a little glaze over each ball and enjoy as a snack with a cold beer, or serve with rice, slaw or kimchi and make a meal of it.

Tomato & Cashew Soup This is a simple soup recipe that’s ideal to help use up a glut of home grown tomatoes (or cheap seasonal produce from the shops). Soaked cashews blend with roasted tomatoes to create a silky, creamy and perfectly smooth tomato soup. This soup is vibrantly coloured and tastes purely of full flavoured tomatoes—intentionally a blank canvas that can be swung in any direction by adding spices or toppings to your heart’s content. Here I’ve taken inspiration from Indian tadka, serving the soup topped with spices and curry leaves tempered in hot oil.

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1 cup (150g) raw cashews 1.5kg ripe tomatoes (about 12–13 medium sized) 3 cloves garlic, skin on 3 cups vegetable stock ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp sugar ½ tsp white wine vinegar SPICE AND CURRY LEAF TOPPING

2 tbsp cooking oil (I used grape seed) ½ tsp black mustard seeds ¼ tsp cumin seeds ¼ tsp fennel seeds ¼ tsp chilli flakes (or more if you like it hot) 20 fresh curry leaves (approx.) Preheat oven to 180°C. Cover cashews with hot water (from the tap is fine) and set aside to soak. Halve tomatoes and arrange cut side up on a lined baking tray with a rim. Poke garlic cloves between the tomatoes. Roast for an hour, until the tomatoes lose some of their moisture and start to colour in places. Drain and rinse cashews. Remove skins from garlic cloves, then put the garlic, tomatoes, cashews and vegetable stock into a

blender. Blend for a few minutes, until the soup is perfectly smooth and creamy. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender. Pour the soup into a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes. Taste and add salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar to balance the flavour of the tomatoes—which will vary depending on their ripeness. Be amazed at how just a little acid (vinegar) can brighten it up, without tasting pickled. Serve soup topped with a drizzle of the spiced oil and fried curry leaves (pictured) or go your own way with a dollop of basil pesto or yoghurt, some croutons or chopped herbs. To make the curry leaf topping, just before serving heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add spices and cook, stirring, until the spices become fragrant and begin to sizzle and pop a little. Add the curry leaves and fry for another 30 seconds or so, until you can see them change colour and crisp up.

Amber Bremner Quite Good Food www.quitegoodfood.co.nz Amber Bremner is the author of popular plant based food blog Quite Good Food. A champion for cooking and eating food that makes you feel good, she believes small changes in the way we approach food have the power to make a difference.

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Nothing beats the taste of freshly caught fish and it always makes for an easy, nutritious meal. Nature’s bounty! At The Falls Retreat, our paddock to plate ethos definitely extends to the sea, where we look to source a variety of sustainable seafood for our menus. Being located in Southern Coromandel, we are blessed to be living in a region with relatively good access to source it freshly caught. Snapper is recognised as the most popular recreational fish in New Zealand. However, with Forest & Bird listing this as ecologically unsustainable in their Best Fish Guide a few years ago, we are always looking for alternatives. Kingfish and bluefin are similar to snapper in terms of consistency and taste and make for a more sustainable option. And the good news is there’s plenty more choice! It’s worth pushing your boundaries further and trying the likes of kahawai, mullet and trevally—these are dark oily fish with plenty of flavour and worth introducing to your home cooking repertoire. At The Falls Retreat, we often cure and smoke our seafood. It’s a great way to add taste and texture whilst also preserving fish (the addition of salt draws moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis and keeps it edible and safe to consume for longer). Hot smoking is by far the easiest method, and with a simple smoker and your own curing salt (kept in an airtight container to be able to use time again) you are ready to go. A smoke/cooker is very portable and easy to use, so take it to your bach or next holiday to the beach so that you can experiment with your daily catches and different types of fish. You just can’t beat it for the taste!

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AS A FAMILY WE HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN UP FISHING AS A HOBBY AND HAVE ENJOYED UTLISING MY TRIED AND TESTED SMOKING AND CURING RECIPES FOR OUR OWN CATCHES ON MEALS AT HOME. TRY THIS FOR YOURSELF.

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CURED AND SMOKED FISH FISH CURING SALT RECIPE

1kg brown sugar 750g coarse sea salt ½ tbsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 3 bay leaves ½ tbsp fennel seeds ½ tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli flakes ½ tbsp black peppercorns

CURED SALMON SERVED WITH FENNEL & HERB SLAW AND SOUR CREAM ON CROSTINI For an entrée or light meal, use 150g of cured salmon and put together with a fresh green herb slaw. (Here at The Falls Retreat, we use organic produce from our gardens including mint, coriander, Vietnamese mint, Thai basil, snow pea tendrils and shoots and mustard greens, all depending on what’s in season.) Dress in extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Serve with a quenelle of sour cream (we love the Lewis Road Creamery one!) and good quality crostini, garnished with orange segments and baby beetroot. Easy and delicious!

½ tbsp whole cloves 2 star anise 3 juniper berries (find these amongst the array of spices at your local Vetro) Mix brown sugar, salt, cardamom and cinnamon together. Toast all other ingredients and finely grind. Combine the sugar and salt mix with spices and mix well. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.

CURING METHOD When curing fish, it all depends upon size and thickness of product. RECOMMENDED CURING TIMES; Terakihi/gurnard/kahawai—1–2 hours Salmon—6–8 hours

Cover fish in cure by sprinkling over top (do not massage!) Always remember to add more cure to the thicker parts of the flesh. Once curing is achieved, wash fillets under cold water and pat dry. Place on racks and put into fridge for at least 4 hours to produce the necessary pellicle, ready for smoking. Hot smoking usually occurs between 50–80°C, and we use this method for our white fish. Length of time depends on product and smoker but when ready the fish should be moist and flavourful and the flesh should flake apart.

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If this past year has taught us anything it’s to appreciate what we have here. And that doesn’t just mean in New Zealand but in our own region. The team at Tourism Bay of Plenty have been working on a project to inspire locals to be the region’s tour guides; for locals to get out there and discover, enjoy and experience what we have to offer and thus be able to shout it from the rooftops. One of the initiatives has been a map, dubbed Dine on a Lime; a handy guide highlighting some sensational stops on a foodie tour of the Mount, all easily accessible on a Lime scooter. Whether you jump on a Lime, put on your walking shoes, use pedal power or take the car, why not take a leaf out of their book and tackle the trail. Rediscover old favourites, experience something new and add in your own highlights. Here are just a few to get you started.

TAY STREET STORE Tay Street Store is arguably the cutest little cafe and store in Mount Maunganui, with a big emphasis on supporting sustainablyfocused, local suppliers (and fuelling coffee lovers with a Mt Atkinson roast). Originally from Hamilton, owner Steph Meaden spent 20 years holidaying in the Mount and Pāpāmoa before she and her husband, Sam, made the move to the Bay from Auckland for a different life. “The Mount always felt like an extension of home,” says Steph. “It’s such a beautiful, relaxing place to live.”

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With a lifetime love for good food and coffee, Steph and Sam moved to Mount Maunganui, purchased Tay Street Dairy which they fitted into a store, and set about sourcing local and sustainably-focused products. Word soon spread and their network grew. “We realised the amount of local small business talent here and all over New Zealand, and love working with these people. Supporting other businesses is really important to us,” says Steph. In addition to some epic local products, including Salt Bags (compostable nappy and dog waste bags), Sandbank smoothies, and Mount sourdough, Tay Street Store has fresh baking delivered daily from Mel at Wildflour. Her banana bread and cinnamon buns are crowd favourites. Steph and Sam love being in the Mount and the lifestlye it enables them to live with their daughter Rumi and dog, Captain. “The environment helps eliminates life’s stresses. We put in the mahi and enjoy the lifestyle we’ve created through small business.”

PIZZAROMA Marco Fabrin has had a lifelong love for pizza. Born in Italy, Marco came to New Zealand at the end of 2009 and has spent most of the last 10 years in Mount Maunganui, working in local food markets and as a private chef. Now, with his wife Daiana who has been his “right hand” through all his New Zealand culinary adventures, Marco is showcasing his work ethic and incredible culinary skills at his own pizza place, Pizzaroma, in Mount Maunganui—and it has customers coming back for more. One of the stand-out favourites is the ham and mushroom pizza,

something that delights Marco. “That has been my favourite since I was a child. I think I have passed my love of this taste to the customer. It’s a traditional combo of Italian tastes, that’s why I think people love it so much.” The pizza dough itself is a secret recipe, refined by Marco’s years as a chef in Italy and most of the ingredients are sourced from his home country. “This product is different to a normal pizza. It has a longer fermentation, lower calories, lower in fat and lighter than a common pizza. “We use the best we can find, not the second choice. Customers come back to tell me they love the pizza. They love the taste.” But Marco says he hasn’t perfected his recipe yet. “The hours I work are so many, and it’s easy to give up without the passion. Dedication is one of the secret ingredients. Never stop studying and finding something new.”

FUSION COFFEE Fusion Coffee are a true local favourite, and that’s just the way they like it. Run by Fiona and Murray Linton, the coffee roastery, store and cafe has been providing locally roasted brews and coffee beans for 21 years. Based on Totara Street in Mount Maunganui, people can sit back and chill in the funky warehouse-style premises, enjoy their Fusion Coffee and watch the beans being roasted onsite. “It’s a great place to have a meeting,” says Fiona. “People also love to come here to buy their beans, see the roasting process and to talk to the staff. We enjoy the banter with customers.” Fiona, who has lived in the Bay for 36 years, is Fusion’s roaster. Together with her team she has created blends with true local flavour, like the full-bodied medium roast Arataki, or the Matakana blend with smooth hints of rich chocolate, vanilla and spiced apple notes. “We want to be the port of call for the Bay’s coffee drinkers. We love bringing coffee beans from all over the world to the Bay and blending them for locals to enjoy right here. “We’re just here for people who like good, fresh coffee.”

MOUNT MADE ICE CREAM Deb and Glenn Stubbs from Mount Made Ice Cream can turn anything into a magical dessert. In just four months, the little ice cream store based in downtown Mount Maunganui has been pumping out some pretty big flavours—and has quickly won the hearts of locals. Deb grew up in Tauranga while Glenn came to the Bay from West Auckland over a decade ago. The pair have spent their careers in hospitality, both overseas and at home. Glenn is a chef who loves to play around with ingredients and flavours. “Glenn is the ‘get it done’ person and he loves experimenting,” says Deb. “I’m more of a ‘think it over’ person, so I’m the chief taster and critic.” Much of what they use is sourced locally, like berries from Sommerfield’s, tea from Webster’s, chocolate from Solomon’s Gold and kiwifruit from Zespri. And then there is the super-local produce. “People are often calling us up offering leftover fruit which we can quickly make into a sorbet. We have a yearly tangelo juicing session from Mum’s tree, and we can’t wait for feijoa season!” says Deb. Doughnuts are also on the menu, inspired by Glenn’s time in Sweden. And for those after a savoury treat, Mount Made’s toasties are quickly becoming legendary in their own right. But the ice cream is the main game, and the menu is always changing. “We have some customers that come in for their regular favourites, but others come in just to see what we’ve come up with,” says Glenn. “We try and balance the classic with the seasonal,” adds Deb. “Everything is hand-crafted, very much made by us, right here. And we’re always up for suggestions on new flavours.”

FIFE LANE For five years, Kat and Ryan Dippie dreamed of opening a contemporary steakhouse with great food and superb service— now that dream is a reality. The Bay locals are the owners of Fife Lane, a chic eatery nestled in the industrial zone of central Mount Maunganui. Outfitted in elegant black, white and wood design with an open kitchen, the restaurant has burst onto the Bay’s dining scene in a

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Pizzaroma HAM AND 101 Adams Avenue, Mount MUSHROOM Maunganui PIZZA

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The General MUSHROOM PIZZA Pizzaroma 19b Pacific Avenue, 2 10 TURKISH EGGS Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui The General Mount Maunganui

19b Pacific Avenue, CRAYFISH RAVIOLI Mount Maunganui 2 TURKISH EGGS

Alpino The General 16 3Pacific Avenue,RAVIOLI CRAYFISH 19b Pacific Avenue, Mount Alpino Maunganui Mount Maunganui

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Little Guy Bagel and Brew 373 Maunganui Road, 10 FRESHLY MADE BAGEL Mount Maunganui

FRESHLY MADE BAGEL

2A Terrace Avenue, Little Guy Bagel and Brew 11 ALMOND CROISSANT Mount Maunganui 373 Maunganui Eddies andRoad, Elspeth Mount Maunganui 2A Terrace Avenue, CINNAMON BUN Mount Maunganui

ALMOND CROISSANT Tay Street Store

Eddies and Elspeth Marine Parade, 12154 CINNAMON 2A Terrace Avenue, BUN Mount Maunganui Tay Street Mount Maunganui Store

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EGGSMount BENEDICT Maunganui CINNAMON BUN

136 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui GREEN GODDESS Rice Rice Baby SMOOTHIE 136 Maunganui Road, 5 GREEN GODDESS Gratitude Eatery

436Marine Maunganui Road, 13 EGGS BENEDICT 154 Parade, Mount Maunganui Mixture Café Mount Maunganui 436 Maunganui Road, EGGS BENEDICT STEAK TARTARE Mount Maunganui

VIETNAMESE DUCK SALAD

7 Prince Avenue, SMOOTHIE

Mount Maunganui Gratitude Eatery CHEESE SCONE 7 Prince Avenue, Spongedrop Cakery Maunganui 6 Mount CHEESE SCONE 10 Salisbury Avenue, Spongedrop Cakery Mount Maunganui 6 CHEESE SCONEAvenue, 10 Salisbury Spongedrop Cakery Mount Maunganui 10 Salisbury BLACK HOKEY Avenue, Mount Maunganui POKEY ICE CREAM 7 BLACK HOKEY

Mount Made Ice POKEY ICECream CREAM 7 BLACK HOKEY Mount Made Ice Cream 262 Maunganui Road, POKEY ICE CREAM 262 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui Mount Made Ice Cream

Mount Maunganui 262 Maunganui Road, TEMPURA SUSHI Mount ROLL Maunganui 8 Lounge TEMPURA ROLL SUSHI Satori 8 TEMPURA ROLL SUSHI Satori Lounge 309 Maunganui Road, Satori Lounge 309 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 309 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui

Mixture Tay Street Café Store

Mixture CaféKitchen and Bar Fife Lane 436 Maunganui Road, STEAK TARTARE 512 Maunganui Road, 14 Mount Maunganui Fife Lane Kitchen and Bar

Mount Maunganui

SMOOTHIE 7 Prince Avenue, Gratitude Eatery 5 GREEN GODDESS Mount Maunganui

154 Marine Parade,

16 Pacific Avenue, VIETNAMESE DUCK Mount Maunganui 3 CRAYFISH RAVIOLISALAD

Rice Alpino Rice Baby 16 VIETNAMESE Pacific Avenue, 4 Maunganui 136 Road,DUCK SALAD Mount Maunganui Rice Rice Baby Mount Maunganui

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Little Guy Bagel and Brew 373 Maunganui Road, ALMOND CROISSANT Mount Maunganui

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Maunganui Road, STEAK512 TARTARE Mount Maunganui MUFFIN Fife Lane Kitchen and Bar 512 Maunganui Central Deli Road, 15 MUFFIN Mount Maunganui Road, 520 Maunganui Central Deli

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big way, quickly becoming known for its great food and genuine hospitality. “People love the food and drink, but they also love our service,” says Kat. “We really know our products and want people to have an overall experience.” Diners can watch the chefs cooking their steak on the Mibrasa: a rare, closed barbeque oven invented in Spain. And if people can’t fit in a dessert, they can have a cocktail—like the lemon meringue pie: limoncello, Stolichnaya citrus vodka, vanilla liqueur, lemon, cream, sugar, and meringue. “The cocktails have become quite a talking point,” says Kat. “We’ve wanted to have this restaurant forever. There’s nothing like it here in the Bay; we saw a gap in the market and went for it.”

IZAKAI It was over a bowl of ramen in Hong Kong that creative foodie inspiration struck. Liam Millard and Ryan Christensen were travelling overseas for the Rugby Sevens and had stopped for a meal and a beer at a Japanese Izakaya. As they were eating pork ramen they got to talking about pork and watercress (boil up) from Aotearoa and the thought came to them— Māori Japanese fusion. The friends, both born and raised in the Bay of Plenty, then developed the concept into a wholly original dining experience— Izakai Bar and Eatery. “When people come in, they feel like they’re the first ones to discover it,” says Ryan. “When they get that first dish sat in front of them, like the ika mata—fresh yellow fin tuna, with coconut pana cotta, fish roe and passionfruit dressing—and then they’re like ‘wow, okay I was expecting something very different’.” The paua and prawn gyoza is another popular dish. “When people try that, we often hear them say that’s the best gyoza they’ve had in their life.” “The discovery is fun for people and fun for us. We want people to ask about the menu and our servers are given the knowledge to

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answer the questions,” says Liam. Once people discover Izakai, they often return. With Izakai’s popularity well and truly established, Ryan and Liam are working on their next move. “Let’s just say we want to bring our gyoza to more people,” says Ryan. “The fun part is when people take their first bite. It blows their minds. We hope it’s down to Liam and I being so passionate about what we do.”

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BARISTA BREWS AT HOME WORDS KATE UNDERWOOD | IMAGES BRYDIE THOMPSON

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Making barista-style, espresso coffee at home can be a combination of intimidating, empowering and unavoidably messy. But one thing is for sure, the more you know, the better you’ll brew. Chances are, either you, or someone you know, has an espresso machine sitting proudly on the kitchen bench. Whether you’re a dab hand at whipping up a cafe-worthy brew, or you could do with a little more direction, the team at Excelso Coffee in Tauranga are serving up private, one-on-one home barista courses, that cover all the tricks you need to help pour flat whites like a pro. Roasting since the 1990s, Excelso have observed the exponential growth in the espresso coffee culture, most recently seeing it infiltrate into the home kitchen. To help meet the demands of this new cohort of committed caffeine drinkers, they’ve created a personalised training opportunity, delivered by an experienced barista trainer, that caters to both an individual’s skill level and their own machine or grinder. Attendees are asked to bring their equipment to the class, to ensure they learn the correct processes and techniques best suited to their own tools. With the option of a one-hour ($80) or two-hour ($160) session, you can go solo or even bring your partner in crime for no extra charge. We spoke to the enthusiastic Excelso staff to compile a few of the fundamental pointers covered in each class to get you started on improving your barista game at home. Starting with the beans To produce great coffee, you want to use fresh roasted beans. Luckily, we’re in the right place for these. Ideally, you’ll want to grind them yourself just before making your espresso, so a grinder is essential! So too is understanding how the grind of your beans can impact the end result. There really is so much to learn and the only way to do it is hands on, from learning to tamp evenly, to applying the right amount of pressure on the coffee grinds which is essential to extracting a precise espresso shot.

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I’d never thought of it before, but making an espresso is like cooking, by using a recipe you’ll have a better chance of producing a more consistent, clean and balanced brew. The Excelso baristas recommended a recipe of 19 grams of ground coffee, a run time of 30 seconds, and a shot that produces a total of 30ml of liquid or ‘extracted’ coffee for their legendary Stag blend. You can even use electronic scales to carefully measure the dose or amount of coffee grinds to create that fine balance between acidity, sugars and bitterness, and the aim is to draw out all three equally. Mastering the milk: Stretch, smooth and heat Steaming the milk is a multi-faceted technique that creates micro foam, texture and controls temperature. Learning to master the perfect milk and pour is both an art and a science. With practice and patience you can work towards creating extravagant latte art.

Cleaning the tools Making espresso coffee can be a messy business, and the cleaning processes for each machine will vary hugely, depending on the brand, quality and frequency of use. As a basic rule, at home machines should be thoroughly cleaned once a fortnight, but the baristas can take you through tips specific for your model. Roasted coffee beans are full of volatile oils that can go rancid overtime. These can build up residue within the machine, tainting the flavour of the final brew. Maintaining cleanliness helps increase your chances of a fresher, more delicious tasting coffee. Remember that becoming a proficient barista takes time, so don’t be disheartened if you aren’t immediately slinging perfect shots. If you are interested in a class, or just need some general brew advice, seek out the knowledgeable Excelso staff who are always on hand to help you level up your coffee prowess! Excelso Coffee www.excelso.co.nz

Kate Underwood Kate is a freelance food writer and communications specialist for Eat New Zealand. With a background in human nutrition, she is on the executive committee of Food Writers New Zealand and was named Emerging Food Communicator at the 2019 NZ Food Media Awards. Born and bred in Te Puke on kiwifruit, whitebait and avocados, she spends her days celebrating, grammin’ and writing about great food and the glorious humans behind it. Find her on @relishthememory and @eat.newzealand on Instagram.

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Beauty

As I have been wondering what to write, I thought about ingredients in skincare and how a recipe is not unlike a skincare product. The food in a recipe nourishes you. It feeds your body with what is required for it to function optimally. The quality of ingredients impacts on the result. Just like your skincare products, the ingredients, the quality, the storage, all impact the results for your skin. Like all recipes there are base ingredients one should consider including for optimal cell health. Today most of our clients are aware that beauty isn’t just what you apply to your skin, it is also the nourishment from your diet, water intake and lifestyle choices, such as exercise, sleep, stress and more. For the products you do apply, these should have high quality ingredients that will target your concerns. Ingredients you can’t go without are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, all necessary for healthy, radiant skin. Plus, without a doubt, sunscreen. I realise this is not a single ingredient, but it’s worth mentioning, as it’s the best anti-aging product to protect your skin cells from damage. Further to these ingredients are ceramides, which occur naturally in our skin to help maintain moisture and are part of the barrier to protect our skin from the environment. These will help protect you from irritants, harsh products and even the cold. Ceramides applied to the skin help significantly improve the skin’s hydration and the appearance of fine lines and increases the protection from environmental factors. There are a range of antioxidants used in skincare, some more effective than others. Antioxidants are used to combat free radicals and oxidative stress, reducing potential signs of accelerated inflammation and pigmentation disorders. A couple of our key antioxidants is Superox- C from the Kakadu plum (it has 100 times more vitamin C than an orange) and another is green tea extract. Biometric peptides are specific amino acid chains that act as messengers to various cells required for repair of skin damage. For example, copper peptides promote collagen and elastin but also remove damaged collagen and elastin from the skin as they activate the appropriate system that is responsible for these actions. These are just a few of the extra ingredients that will be beneficial in any skincare regime. Here at Tranquillo Beauty Clinic, we have a number of products with amazing ingredients that can help you with your skin condition whether to help slow the process of aging or to protect against environmental impact.

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Sue from Tranquillo Beauty in Tauranga has great advice each season to keep your skin beautiful and healthy.

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Rising to

TH E CH ALLEN GE RECIPES VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | IMAGES ASHLEE DECAIRES

This time last year, we all had a little more time on our hands and many, me included, spent much of that experimenting in the kitchen. Sourdough experiments across the nation vied with Jacinda’s daily announcements for top spot in our feed. Not in my house! While I love a beautiful crusty loaf of sourdough, my neighbour makes a brilliant one and Volare have seven stores around the Waikato, I figure, why bother? A husband, six-year-old, two chickens and a cat are enough living creatures for me to keep fed and watered! So instead, I always have yeast in my fridge and in less than a day, sometimes mere hours, I will have a delicious loaf fresh out of the oven, or possibly hot cross buns, flat bread for a platter or pizza for dinner. Here are a few of my favourites.

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Fruit Loaf

My grandmother used to whip up a loaf of fruit bread in her bread maker every few days. I loved it and still have a soft spot for a fruit loaf. Her secret was some ground cardamom ( you’ll find it at your local Vetro store).

Place the milk, water, butter and brown sugar in a small bowl and mix. Add the yeast and place in a warm place for 25–35 minutes. The yeast should cause the mixture to foam.

This loaf is a versatile one! Make it as a loaf for delicious fruit toast, plait it and drizzle with icing for an afternoon treat, or shape into buns for a traditional Easter bun.

In the bowl of your mixer (with the dough hook attached), place the flour, salt and spices. Mix well before adding the liquid. Knead with the dough hook for 10 minutes. Add the dried fruit and knead in.

¾ cup milk ½ cup boiling water 75g butter ½ cup brown sugar 2 tsp active dried yeast 1 tsp salt 4½ cups high grade flour 1 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground ginger 1 cup mixed fruit

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Remove the dough from the bowl. Clean the bowl (I do this with hot water, so it retains some of the heat), before lightly greasing it and returning the dough back. Cover with cling film and/or a damp tea towel and place in a warm spot to rise. You want the dough to double in size. Punch the dough down and shape into buns, place in a large loaf tin, or divide into three and roll and plait. Cover with a tea towel and leave to rise again. When doubled again in size, bake in a pre-heated 190°C oven for 25–35 minutes for buns (around 40–50 minutes for a loaf depending on its shape and size). You know it is cooked if you tap it and it sounds hollow. Remember, resist the temptation to cut into the hot loaf! It needs to cool completely before you make your first slice.

Focaccia

This is a great loaf for sandwiches (fresh and toasted), or added to a platter of cheese, dips and cured meats. I love a slice, still warm with a slather of butter. And when it begins to get stale, focaccia makes the best croutons or crostini.

2½ cups warm water 2 tsp dried active yeast ½ tsp sugar 5 cups high grade flour 1 tbsp salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp sea salt flakes Combine ½ cup of the warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Put the bowl in a warm (not hot or cool) place until the yeast is bubbling and aromatic—at least 15 minutes. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, 1 tbsp salt, remaining water and yeast mixture. Once the dough has come together, continue to knead for 5–6 minutes on a medium speed. This is quite a wet dough so once I have kneaded it, I allow it to rise in the same bowl. Simply cover with a damp tea towel and set aside in a warm spot to do its thing. You want the dough to double in size and, depending on the temperature, this could take between 1 and 3 hours. Coat a Swiss roll tin (or other high sided baking tray) with

just over half the olive oil. And this is the cathartic bit, or when the kids want to get involved. Tip the dough onto the welloiled pan and press away. With your fingertips you want to push the dough so it reaches each corner of the pan and you are left with a dimpled dough. Pour over the remaining olive oil and continue to press to spread this over. When the dough rises again it will create the characteristic craggy looking focaccia. If you do not make decent indentations in the dough, the finished product will be very smooth. Put the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in size (about 1 hour). While the dough is rising a second time, preheat the oven to 220°C. I also pop my pizza stone in there to ensure the base of the bread cooks well too. Liberally sprinkle the top of the focaccia with the sea salt and bake until golden brown (about 25–30 minutes). Change up your loaf by topping with rosemary, olives, or caramelised onions before cooking.

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Pide or Pizza Dough This is a super quick bread to make and delicious served with hummus and my dukkha. It also doubles as an easy pizza dough.

1 tsp dried active yeast 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp warm milk 2/3

cup warm water

2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + extra for brushing Combine the yeast, sugar, milk and water in your mixer’s bowl. Place in a warm spot for 10 minutes to activate the yeast. Stir in ½ cup of flour, cover with cling film or a beeswax wrap and place in a warm spot for an hour. Add the remaining flour, salt and oil and knead for five minutes (by hand or using the dough hook on your mixer). When the dough is smooth, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover and allow to stand for 1 hour. Divide the risen dough into three and roll into approx. 12cm x 30cm ovals. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with dukkah. Bake at 240°C for 8–10 minutes on a pizza stone if you have one.

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Vicki's Dukkha 1 cup nuts (this is up to you, but I use ¼ cup each of cashews, pine nuts, almonds and pistachios) 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp cracked pepper Place the nuts on an oven tray and roast in a moderate oven for 10–15 minutes, being careful not to brown them. Meanwhile, in a dry pan, toast the coriander, cumin, fennel and sesame seeds until they begin to pop. Take these off the heat and allow to cool, along with the roasted nuts. Combine everything in a food processor or mortar and pestle and process or pound until desired consistency.

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Flipping for

Pancakes RECIPES VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | IMAGES BRYDIE THOMPSON

It’s in the name really. Let’s face it, when else do you get a chance to legitimately eat cake at breakfast?

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Apple Dutch Pancake If you can’t be bothered standing by a fry pan flipping pancakes to feed the hordes, the Dutch version is for you. A cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a pancake, they are quite impressive to serve. Prepare the batter the night before for a fuss-free brunch the next day. And like regular pancakes, you can get creative as you want with the toppings.

Make the batter ahead of time to allow it to rest. You might even want to do this the night before.

½ cup flour

When ready to cook the pancake, preheat the oven to 200°C.

pinch salt

In a bowl mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together. In a smaller bowl whisk the milk, eggs and vanilla together. Then whisk the wet ingredients with the dry to form a smooth batter.

Melt the butter in a 25cm ovenproof frying pan and add the sliced apples. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of the cinnamon sugar and then pour egg mixture over.

¼ tsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar ½ cup milk 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract

Bake in oven for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Fluffy Pancake Stack

30g butter

We often start Sunday with a stack of fluffy pancakes, and I can pretty much throw a batch together with my eyes closed. Banana and maple syrup is always a favourite, while berries, fresh or sauced, come a close second.

cinnamon sugar (¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon mixed together)

2 apples, sliced

Serve immediately with more cinnamon sugar, or maple syrup and cream, or yoghurt.

This recipe can be easily doubled or quadrupled to feed a crowd.

1 cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk* 1 tsp vanilla extract 25g butter, melted Mix the flour and sugar together in a large jug or bowl. In a separate bowl whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Carefully whisk the wet mix into the dry until you have a thick and smooth batter. Finally, melt the butter in your fry pan before whisking almost all of it into the batter. (I melt the butter in the pan to save on dishes and pre-grease my pan.) Wipe the excess butter out with a paper towel and use this to wipe the pan between cooking each pancake to re-grease the pan. Place the pan back on the heat and pour in approx. ¼ cup of the batter. When bubbles appear all over the pancake it’s time to flip. Cook for around 30 seconds on this side, before flipping out and repeating again. If you go to flip the pancake and it is stuck, chances are it needs a little more time to cook. By stacking the pancakes on top of each other you will keep them lovely and warm. *Replace the milk with buttermilk for an even lighter and fluffier pancake.

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Turn down the heat! If the pan is too hot, the outside of the pancake will burn before the middle is cooked. It’s also more likely to stick to your pan.

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Banoffee Crepes

While I love the fluffy American style pancakes for breakfast, I find the European style crepes more versatile. They are just as delicious for breakfast but can also be turned into a savoury lunch (just omit the sugar). Fill with creamy mushrooms, chicken and tarragon, ham and cheese … the list goes on. Or, spread with Nutella, top with ice cream and passionfruit syrup, or fill, as I have below, with caramel bananas for a divine dessert.

1 cup flour 1 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 1 cup milk 4 eggs 25g butter, melted, plus more for brushing In a blender, puree flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs and butter until smooth (about 30 seconds). Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 1 day; stir for a few seconds before using. Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium. Lightly coat with butter. Quickly pour ¼ cup batter into centre of skillet, tilting and swirling pan until batter evenly coats bottom. Cook until crepe is golden in places on bottom and edges begin to lift from pan (1–1½ minutes). Lift one edge of crepe with an offset spatula, then use your fingers to gently flip crepe. Cook on second side until just set and golden in places on bottom (about 45 seconds). Slide crepe onto a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with more butter as needed, and stacking crepes directly on top of one another. Let cool to room temperature before using. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.

CARAMELISED BANANAS

75g butter 1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup cream 4–5 firm bananas Melt the butter and brown sugar in a large pan. When bubbling carefully add the cream and stir to combine. Add the sliced bananas and cook for 1 minute before taking off the heat. Fill warm crepes with the caramelised bananas. Top with more sauce, a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings.

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Unfilled crepes will stay fresh in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.

Mushroom & Cheese Buckwheat Crepes with Apple and Rocket Salad The buckwheat in these traditional style crepes from France give a nuttier flavour, and I have paired this with a fresh autumnal salad of rocket, fennel and apple. Trust me, together they are sensational.

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

FOR THE CREPES

½ cup fennel bulb, very thinly sliced

1 cup buckwheat flour (available from Vetro Tauranga and Rotorua) ¼ cup flour ½ tsp salt 2 eggs 2 cups milk 20g butter MUSHROOMS

25g butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g mushrooms, sliced 120g baby spinach (optional) 200g shaved ham (optional) 120g Meyer cheese vintage gouda

pinch salt 120g rocket 1 apple, cut into toothpick pieces Make the crepe mix ahead of time, allowing it to rest a few hours, or if possible, overnight. Mix the flours and salt in a large jug or bowl. Whisk together the eggs and milk, before combining with the flour mix. Set aside to rest. Cook the mushrooms by melting the butter in a large pan. Add the garlic, mushrooms and saute until soft. If the mushrooms begin to stick or garlic burn add a dash of water. Add the spinach (if using) just before you take the pan off the heat.

covers the entire pan. Let the crepe brown on one side. You’ll know when it’s ready to flip as it will flip easily. Once flipped, remove from the pan and repeat with remaining batter. To fill the crepe, lay each one browned side down, place mushrooms, cheese and ham (if using) on one half and fold the other half of the crepe over the filling. Put the filled crepes on a baking tray and cook at 200°C for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and crepe edges are crisp. To serve, place two on each plate and top with the salad.

When ready to cook the crepes, heat a pan over a medium heat. With a paper towel, rub a little butter around the pan, then ladle in about ¼ cup of batter. Swirl so the batter

SALAD

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IT’S TIME TO

Feast Waikato

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NOURISH

F E AT U R E

Good things come to those who wait. Well, that’s the mantra the Waikato Food Inc team have been clinging to ever since Feast Waikato 2020 was cancelled. And if this year’s line up is anything to go by, they were right. For starters, this year’s festival goes for five days. “Feast is always on the first weekend in April,” says Julia Clarke, WFI Special Projects and Events Manager. “This year that fell over Easter, so we took it as a great opportunity to spread the festivities over more days and nights. Plus, we hope people will see it as a great reason to stay in the Waikato over the long Easter weekend!” Feast Waikato kicks off with the flagship CBD Events Progressive Dinner. This year’s Progressive Dinner starts with canapes and drinks in the heart of the city at Mr Pickles before heading on to Sky City, Palate and then culminating at Hamilton’s newest hot spot, Cream Eatery. “This is always quick to sell out, and we are working on making this the best yet,” says Julia. If you miss out on tickets to the Progressive Dinner you won’t have much time to be disappointed, with five more days of delicious events on the menu. The very next day there is a wine night (just $20pp) at Keystone with wines by locals Vilagrads and food by Andrew Clarke. The Good George crew have two different degustations on, one at their brewery with the brewer and one at Smith & McKenzie with Babich wines. Thursday night is also a hot ticket in Te Awamutu with the return of local lad Ben Bayly. This very special dinner, co-hosted by Red Kitchen, has all the makings of a very special night! Good Friday will be great with an evening with Emma Galloway at Punnet Eatery. Or a very special and intimate meal dubbed The Land of Milk and Honey, celebrating some amazing local produces (including milk and honey).

Friday also sees the return of foodie movies at Victoria on the River and Food Truck Friday. Saturday is all about family fun with the Vetro Italian Festival taking over Rostrevor street with all things Italian (think pizza, pasta, cars and music). Lykke Café also have a fun day planned with real fruit ice cream, Danish inspired food and plant propagation workshops. Easter Sunday gives you a chance to treat you and your pooch with The Keg Rooms Hoppin' Hounds Egg Hunt. And if Easter Bunny didn’t deliver enough sweet treats the team at Sky City are ready to step in with their Decades of Desserts. Sunday also sees Camarosa host an Outstanding in their Field Long Lunch celebrating amazing local produce. Almuerzo blanco is a long lunch at Willowbrook Park with guest chef Giulio Starla. Giulio, formerly of the three hatted restaurant Roots, and Cuisine Magazine Chef of the Year (2018), will be creating a couple of his signature dishes to an audience all dressed in white. Monday and it is time to get back to nature with a trip to Tomtit Farm or a tour at Sanctuary Mountain. And this is not the complete line up! There are some truly fantastic tours and cooking classes. A sustainably focused lunch in the Cambridge Community Gardens, Burgers and Brews at Cinnamon, and a night celebrating fish at Hayes Common. Check out the full line up at www.waikatofoodinc.com PAGE 73 | WWW.NOURISHMAGAZINE.CO.NZ

EVENTS TAURANGA FARMERS MARKETS

WAIKATO DESIGN & LIFESTYLE MARKET

Where local and convenience collide. The Tauranga Farmers Markets are on every weekend, rain, hail or shine. 31 Fifth Ave, Tauranga

A dynamic and vibrant market showcasing the region’s most incredible designers, creatives and entrepreneurs. Featuring both emerging and established creators connecting with the wider community in an effort to support shopping local.

www.tgafarmersmarket.org.nz

Saturday 17 April, 9am to 3pm

Saturday 8am–12noon

The Barn, Claudelands CAMBRIDGE AUTUMN FESTIVAL

www.waikatomarkets.com

Forced to cancel in 2020 due to the lockdown, the Festival is back in 2021 with a record number of events for all ages and interests.

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL

19–28 March www.cambridgeautumnfestival.co.nz

A range of adventures on offer from the Kaimais to Coromandel. Follow winding tracks through spectacular scenery and amazing views. From an hour's walk to full day tramps, there's something for everyone and every fitness level.

GROUNDWORK – CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE 2021

8–24 April

An exciting new outdoor contemporary sculpture event presented as part of the Cambridge Autumn Festival will showcase nationally and internationally significant artists. Jointly hosted by St Peter’s, Cambridge and MESH Sculpture Hamilton.

GREAT NEW ZEALAND FOOD SHOW

www.echowalkfest.org.nz

20–21 and 27–28 March, 10 am–6pm

Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. Experience a fantastic day out with family and friends, sampling the latest foods, wines and delicious products, watching the action live on stage and so much more.

www.cambridgeautumnfestival.co.nz

1–2 May

Image: Artist David McCracken with his piece ‘Towards a Better World’, recently unveiled at St Peter’s, Cambridge.

Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

Free event

FEAST WAIKATO Prepare for a long weekend of feasting this Easter with everything from celebrity chef dinners and lunches, family fun days, cooking classes, movies, tours and more. 1–5 April www.waikatofoodinc.com/feastwaikato 58TH NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL The longest running jazz festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Attracting over 45,000 people at Easter weekend to Tauranga. 31 March–4 April www.jazz.org.nz

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www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz GIN & JAZZ Every second Saturday night 6.30–9.30pm Bar Centrale www.clarencetauranga.co.nz TAURANGA TASTING TOURS Delectable Delights at Zealong 21 March Sculptureum, a Chocolaterie & More 23–24 April Coromandel Tour 14–15 May www.tastingtours.co.nz

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JO IN US F O R O UR DELECTABLE DELIGHTS AT ZEALONG 21ST MARCH SCULPTUREUM, A CHOCOLATERIE & MORE 23-24TH APRIL

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COROMANDEL TOUR 14-15TH MAY PLUS our regular Local Tasting Tour, Sunday Lunch & mid-week tours. Or grab a group of friends and we will create a bespoke tour just for you.