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This vs that: Orzo vs rice

Healthy Food Guide examines which carb is more nutritionally dense:...

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Food detective: Activated nuts

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

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Lemongrass: A taste of Asia

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

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This vs that: Single-serve packet soups

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

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Six ways with harissa

Spice up your life with the fiery taste of harissa. The...

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Smart staples: 1 can, 3 ways

A can of tuna is a great standby for whizzing...

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Boost your vegies in winter

In summer it’s easy to get a wide variety of...

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In season mid-summer: Blueberries, radishes

Blueberries This summer fruit is available right up until April, but...

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In season early autumn: Apricots

Apricots are harvested in New Zealand from late December through...

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In season late summer: Cucumbers

There are several varieties of cucumber: English/common, telegraph, apple, Lebanese...

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In season early winter: Navel oranges

Oranges are such a staple fruit in New Zealand that...

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In season early winter: Yams

These funny-looking knobbly tubers may not be the most attractive...

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In season late autumn: Passionfruit

Buying Look for deep-purple coloured skins as these are most ripe...

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In season late autumn: Leeks

Buying Choose leeks with medium-sized stems. Look for fresh green tops...

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In season mid-autumn: Nashi

In New Zealand, speckled and yellowy-green nashi are commonly grown...

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In season mid-autumn: Turnips

Compared to the larger, yellow or orange-fleshed swede, the turnip...

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In season early autumn: Celery, celeriac

Celery belongs to the plant genus Umbelliferae, along with carrots...

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In season early autumn: Apples

Buying Look for firm unblemished fruit with rich colouring. A damaged...

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