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EGG SALAD WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHILI CRISP
This month's recipe is one of those great dishes that are easy to cook, is best served at room temperature, is highly portable and incredibly delicious - everything you want as the BBQ and Christmas party season descend on us. It’s really a very modern twist on a beloved classic. Of course, I would love to say it's all mine but no this is from Hetty McKinnon - cook extrordinaire!
NEWS & TIPS FOR OCTOBER 2022
The Niwa scientists have announced that we are in the midst of a marine heatwave. A warm sea so early is a portent of a hot summer. How hot is anyone's guess but forewarned is forearmed.
SPRING ONION OMELETTES
Our recipe this month is an easy Friday night meal - little spring onion omelettes. Eat them with the dressing, crusty bread and a simple salad.
NEWS & TIPS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
I notice the change of season not by the thermometer but by light and air. I know spring is here when the sunlight is clearer, like looking out a freshly cleaned window; and the air is warmer but still fresh. This week, up here in the north I think spring arrived. And with the arrival of spring there is a whole new list of garden jobs!
LENTIL SOUP WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, FETA & WALNUTS
Lentil soup might not be on the top of must try recipes but if my staunchly carnivorous husband and 13 year old daughter like it I am sure you will too. It also happens to be easy on the wallet which is a very good thing these days. Recipe courtesy of the wonderful Hettie McKinnon.