Juicy for summer: Watermelon
Most of us will recall hot days eating watermelon wedges, with juice running...
The cream of the crop: Cauliflower
We used to smother this Sunday roast staple in creamy cheese sauce, but...
This vs that: Coke
Healthy Food Guide takes a look at the differences between standard Coca-Cola, Coke...
Shopping for eggs
Eggs are a readily available, high-quality protein that contain more than 11 essential...
Smart staples: Mussels
Inexpensive, quick to prepare and nutritious, mussels are a clever buy.
Buying
Mussels are sold...
Smart staples: Vanilla pods
Vanilla adds a delicious twist to sweet treats. The pods hold the tiny...
This vs that: Hot chocolate vs caffé latte
Catching up with friends at a café but unsure which beverage to order?...
Food detective: Activated nuts
Do nuts need to be 'activated' in order to reap their health benefits?...
This vs that: Single-serve packet soups
Both of these soups take just seconds to prepare, but what do we...
In season mid-summer: Blueberries, radishes
Blueberries
This summer fruit is available right up until April, but also year-round thanks...
In season early autumn: Apricots
Apricots are harvested in New Zealand from late December through to March.
Buying
Choose fresh...
In season late summer: Cucumbers
There are several varieties of cucumber: English/common, telegraph, apple, Lebanese and mini/cocktail cucumbers.
Buying
Choose...
In season early winter: Navel oranges
Oranges are such a staple fruit in New Zealand that they often aren’t...
In season early winter: Yams
These funny-looking knobbly tubers may not be the most attractive vegetable, but don’t...
In season late autumn: Passionfruit
Buying
Look for deep-purple coloured skins as these are most ripe and choose the...
