My latest effort was a mocha ‘cheese’ cake. The base was a tasty mix of dates and nuts, with coconut oil as the binding ingredient.
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The humble side salad generally plays second fiddle to the protein on our plates. But by late summer, traditional salads are feeling a little jaded – just like the summer vegetables in them.
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Courage and determination have characterised Frances Denz’s life, which is littered with achievements and hardship in equal measure. In terms of breaking barriers, Frances is something of a legend.
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Back in 2009, Miranda Clark was watching the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman with friends when she decided she was going to do the event herself. At that stage she could barely run a kilometre and hadn’t swum or been on a bike in years.
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Kris McCartney can often be seen washing her customers’ cars, wearing high heels and full make up. As the owner of a ‘female friendly’ automotive repair shop, she’s kicking stereotypes to the gutter without a conscious thought.
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Vegetarian barbecue food sounds like an oxymoron. But if you’ve ever stir-fried summer veges on the barbecue, it won’t seem so odd.
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So-called ‘superfoods’ are expensive, due to their fashionable explosion onto the health food scene. But there’s lots of relatively inexpensive ingredients that can be deemed ‘superfoods’ simply by virtue of their health benefits.
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Satay sauce is one of life’s greatest pleasures. There are many recipes for making this delicious sauce, and wonderful examples are on offer at our best local Thai restaurants.
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This gluten-free chocolate brownie is soft in the middle and absolutely delicious served as a dessert or special occasion plate.
