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STOKED Chef Al Brown BBQ cookbook
What jumps off the page when you first open STOKED is the essence of the man, Al Brown himself. Just the cookbook headings tell a strong story. Enclosed in the heart of the BBQ cookbook, STOKED are...
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Wither Hills single vineyard wines Marlborough NZ
When Wither Hills winemaker Sally Williams was in town this week, it was the perfect opportunity to not only run through an intimate Wither Hills single vineyards tasting, but also a great chance to...
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Cloudy Bay Pinot & Duck Trail July 2012
Cloudy Bay Pinot & Duck Trail will return this year throughout all of the month of July to the eastern seaboard with a line-up of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane’s finest restaurants. At a sneak...
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Ethopian Fundraiser Auckland New Zealand
ETHIOPIAN FUNDRAISER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY My friend, food writer, caterer, Chef Grant Allen is organising this: a worthwhile event. So, I thought I’d give it a shout out to our New Zealand readers....
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40 ° Salmon with Pickled Cucumber, Tempura Oyster, Black Sesame, and Miso...
Another of the recipes from the Relais & Chateaux – The Chefs Collection – event (a private cooking lesson with two of Australasia’s best lodge and resort chefs) this time by James Stapley,...
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The Free Range Cook : Annabel Langbein
I think what took me aback when first meeting Annabel Langbein was how wonderfully down to earth she is, which is fitting seeing as she is known for sourcing her cooking ingredients organically,...
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“Routes du Bonheur”
“Routes du Bonheur” the French catchphrase describes the art of creating your own personal “Road to Happiness” by journeying around the countryside. Sixty guests were given a glimpse of three new...
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24 hours in Marlborough New Zealand
Take a look at that scenery. That is what it is all about. The friendly locals were apologising about the weather when I arrived for a 24 hour stay in Marlborough, as part of a short break in New...
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24 hours in Wellington ….. on a plate + in a glass
Fancy waking up to this view of Wellington harbour? This is just part of the glorious panaroma from my Hotel Intercontinental Wellington room. On a short break in New Zealand I had just 24 hours to...
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Air New Zealand Wine Awards
When we think New Zealand wines, what often comes to mind is Sauvignon Blanc and Pinto Noir, yet the top award last night at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards, Champion Wine of Show, went to Nautilus...
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Amisfield Wine Company New Zealand
Do you trust the Chef? It’s my usual modus operandi. At the Amisfield Bistro the Trust The Chef signature menu offers a shared dining experience, with dishes selected by Head Chef Jay Sherwood based...
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Eichardt’s Private Hotel Queenstown
Question: What’s better than crisp clean white sheets or big fluffy white towels? Answer: Staring at the stars through the skylight while laying in the big embracing comfortable king size bed of your...
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