Cooking with the seasons

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In the garden: Potatoes

Plant some potatoes mid-late October for a home-grown Christmas potato salad.Simple steps to...

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In season late spring: Edible flowers

For colour, elegance and delicate flavouring, add flower petals to salad greens. Buying Not all...

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In season late spring: Basil

This herb favourite differs between varieties: larger leaves are sweeter, purple-leaved basil is...

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The ethical cook: What to do with food waste

In New Zealand, around 40% of the average household's waste is food scraps...

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Get ready for summer barbies

If you’re looking forward to fresh supplies from the garden for those summer...

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In season mid-spring: Asparagus

Of the 300 or so varieties of asparagus, only about 20 are edible....

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In season mid-spring: Cherimoya

This fruit resembles an artichoke – heart-shaped and green. While cherimoya aren't a...

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In the garden: July

When temperatures dip, you can still do some planting:Plant asparagus crowns in a...

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Late-winter tips and tricks

Here are tasks the keen gardener can complete to be productive during the...

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In season early spring: Grapefruit

Grapefruit were introduced from Australia to New Zealand in the mid 1800s. Grapefruit...

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In season early spring: Swedes

While swedes are a turnip and cabbage hybrid, unlike turnips, the flesh is...

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Produce spotlight: Carrots

Buying Choose carrots which are bright orange and firm. The leaves should be fresh...

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In season mid-spring: Tamarillos

Availability Also known as tree tomatoes, tamarillos can be red or golden and are...

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Grow your own cabbages

Now’s the time to think about preparing the garden for future planting –...

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In season late winter: Celeriac

Celeriac (pronounced ce-LE-ri-ac) has a distinct celery flavour and a potato-like texture. Buying This easy-to-grow...

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In season mid-winter: Watercress

Buying Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and it can be...

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In season mid-winter: Mandarins

Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus fruit was given...

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Produce spotlight: Capsicums

What are they Capsicums are part of the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and...

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