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A chocolate raspberry trifley thing adapted from a recipe from Nigel Slater. This dish has everything I love about Christmas, it's boozy, chocolatey and fruity and its meant to be served cold - perfect for our Christmas Climate. You can use your favourite tipple in this recipe - but a good sherry or brandy works best!

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The meteorologists don’t seem to be able to tell us exactly what sort of summer we are going to have. Yes, it is meant to be dry but just when that dry period is about to start is anyone’s guess and there will also be downpours and the possibility of some intense tropical storms. So be prepared for the unexpected.

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In all of the Christmas rush, weeknight cooking can become even more of a chore so I have for you what seems at first a rather plain recipe but is so good it will become a regular part of your meal rotation. Courtesy of Von Daiz’s Coconuts and Collards.

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It has been a while since you have heard from us here at Newton's. Like everybody in Auckland (and other parts of the country) we have been focused on getting through what seems like a never-ending winter. While the temperature has climbed slightly, the wind and the rain are showing no sign of bidding farewell yet.

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This month's recipe is great for a quick supper when you can’t really be bothered cooking too much. Alternatively, you could add a couple of fried eggs and turn it into a great brunch option especially for this Sunday's All Black World Cup game. It's an Indian dish so its packed full of flavour.

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