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Which vanilla is best to use: extract, essence, pods or paste?

Which vanilla is best to use: extract, essence,...

Vanilla is a highly prized ingredient in many recipes, but...

Try something new: Figs

Try something new: Figs

Figs are a good source of fibre and contain small...

Smart staples: Chickpeas

Smart staples: Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a wonderfully versatile, nutrition-packed staple that are an...

Plain popcorn vs flavoured

Plain popcorn vs flavoured

Popcorn is a delicious snack but not all brands are...

Dream big

Dream big

A 13-year-old Manawatu student tells the story of how she...

Juicy for summer: Watermelon

Juicy for summer: Watermelon

Most of us will recall hot days eating watermelon wedges,...

The cream of the crop: Cauliflower

The cream of the crop: Cauliflower

We used to smother this Sunday roast staple in creamy...

Smart staples: Balsamic vinegar

Smart staples: Balsamic vinegar

An essential in any home cook's pantry, balsamic vinegar is...

This vs that: Coke

This vs that: Coke

Healthy Food Guide takes a look at the differences between...

Shopping for eggs

Shopping for eggs

Eggs are a readily available, high-quality protein that contain more...

This vs that: Frozen sweet treats

This vs that: Frozen sweet treats

Feel like an icy sweet treat but not sure which...

Smart staples: Mussels

Smart staples: Mussels

Inexpensive, quick to prepare and nutritious, mussels are a clever...

Be savvy about serving sizes

Be savvy about serving sizes

You’ve just polished off a small pottle of yoghurt, thinking...

Smart staples: Vanilla pods

Smart staples: Vanilla pods

Vanilla adds a delicious twist to sweet treats. The pods...

This vs that: Hot chocolate vs caffé latte

This vs that: Hot chocolate vs caffé latte

Catching up with friends at a café but unsure which...

Food detective: Activated nuts

Food detective: Activated nuts

Do nuts need to be 'activated' in order to reap...

Lemongrass: A taste of Asia

Lemongrass: A taste of Asia

An easy way to add zest to any dish, especially...

This vs that: Single-serve packet soups

This vs that: Single-serve packet soups

Both of these soups take just seconds to prepare, but...

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