In season late autumn: Brown onions, pears, Chinese (napa) cabbage
Brown onions
Seemingly ubiquitous as the base of a lot of our savoury cooking,...
How much omega-3 is in that fish?
Not just brilliant brain food, omega-3 is a significant player in heart health....
Portion distortion: Coffee
How does a medium-serve barista cuppa compare with a coffee you’d make at...
Weeknight meal plan: Clam spaghetti, broccoli salad, noodle soup, cobb salad
Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable.
Easily...
Everyday choices: Vegetarian or traditional big breakfast?
Having a big breakfast at home or at a café is enjoyable whether...
How much sugar is in your drink?
When you knock back a fizzy drink, unless it’s a ‘diet’ drink, you...
How to choose kids’ breakfast cereals
Sending our kids to school on a full stomach sets them up well...
In season mid-autumn: Kiwiberry, butternut squash, Jerusalem artichoke
Kiwiberry
As the name suggests, kiwiberries look similar to their kiwifruit relative but are...
Weeknight meal plan: Chicken salad, courgette ‘pasta’, ginger beef bowl, rice salad
Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable.
Easily...
Five reasons to eat in colour
Eating a rainbow of coloured foods maximises the variety of nutrients in your...
How many kilojoules are in that alcoholic drink?
It’s surprising how many kilojoules/calories the alcohol in a drink can add to...
Everyday choices: Dried fruit or lollies?
We know lollies are a sweet treat to be enjoyed occasionally, but what...
How to choose frozen dumplings
Fancy dumplings without heading out to a restaurant? We look at how to...
Bought vs homemade: Falafel
Served with salad and pita, falafel is a quick and easy meat-free meal....
In season early autumn: Quince, lemongrass, frisée
Quince
Quince trees grow well in New Zealand, and the large, yellow fruit is...
Weeknight meal plan: Thai noodles, chèvre salad, lemongrass beef, prawn tagliatelle
Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable....
