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Summer Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Rose Gin Fizz

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

After a refreshing summer tipple but don’t know where to start? We have just the thing for you.

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Teva’s 10 Minute Honey Chicken

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Our Merchandise Manager Teva Stewart is well known for being a bit of a whizz in the kitchen.

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Baked Apple with Orange Zest Crumble

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

This an amazing and very simple recipe is perfect for winter.

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Marion's Christmas Pudding Recipe

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

This recipe for christmas pudding is a classic in the family home of our founders Jim and Marion.  Rich and traditional, this pudding is a real delight.

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ANZAC Cookie Recipe - Gluten Free

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

While these are a great alternative for those sensitive to gluten, these treats are full of goodness and needn't be limited to an annual occasion - they're great in lunchboxes…

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Marion's Plum Jam Recipe

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Summer and early autumn are plum heaven at our stores.

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NZ Cheese Month: 3 Steps to cheese board perfection with Teva

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

October is Cheese Month in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a GOUDA time to try some of the GRATE options made here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Your Commonsense Guide: Cooking Beans, Grains & Legumes

January 17, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Beans and grains are a necessary and nutritious part of our diet.

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Pumpkin, Kumara, Carrot & Coconut Soup Recipe

January 11, 2018 at 4:38 PM

The Commonsense Kitchen makes soup for our Wellington region stores - a different variety every weekday!Our Pumpkin, Kumara, Carrot & Coconut recipe is a customer favourite.

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Amazing Vegan Christmas Mincemeat

December 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM

This is definitely not a traditional mincemeat recipe (which uses suet and fewer varieties of dried fruit) but no one in my family seems to be complaining.

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Chickpea Coconut Curry with Peshwari Naan

November 30, 2017 at 11:00 PM

This curry is so simple and super cheap to make and the naan breads are delicious, impressive and so simple! This recipe is a must for coconut lovers and people in…

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The Commonsense Kitchen: Chocolate, Beetroot & Ginger Muffins

November 30, 2017 at 11:00 PM

As the weather starts to grow colder, an afternoon spent in a warm kitchen starts to look increasingly tempting.

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