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Tenth birthday makeover
Thursday, 26 June 2008
I’m not a big fan of time – its never long enough, flies by much too fast, is a spoilsport when I’m enjoying myself and has a nasty habit of reminding me how quickly the years are piling up.

Casa Tua debut
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Farm Cove residents may not yet realise what rare Italian treat has landed in the midst of their Fisher Parade shopping centre.

Magic mushrooms!
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Determined to cut spending hubby and I have been staying home and dining on what’s in the cupboards, fridge and freezer including loads of homemade pumpkin soup – those who read my recent story on hubby’s secret garden will know what I’m talking about.

Yesteryear's price in celebration of afternoon tea
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Today’s rampant coffee culture may have most New Zealanders in its grip but at The Langham in Auckland afternoon tea is a still tradition after it was started at The Langham London 143 years ago.

Indian gem still glows in Highland Park
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
Major renovations being carried out on the upper level of 9 Aviemore Dr has prompted locals to ask if ground floor Ajadz India Cuisine is still open. The answer is, YES!

Iguacu service shines on super busy night
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Catering to a party of 11 when there is a full restaurant, not to mention a wedding reception in the upstairs room, is no easy task.

Seafood and spices sensational surprise
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Purist seafood lovers often proclaim the only way to consume delicacies from the ocean is au natural or lightly cooked in the simplest manner possible.

Magical garden setting for authentic Thai dining
Thursday, 06 March 2008
If you’re planning a group dinner or celebration I know just the place – Secret Thai Garden in Otahuhu. A magical venue secluded behind high walls and wooden gates, it seldom fails to surprise and newcomers are generally delighted at what lies beyond the suburban footpath of Station Rd.

New-look Rossini's delicisimo
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Long-standing Meadowlands restaurant Rossini’s has undergone an extreme makeover – the result is a contemporary facelift which has given the once homely Italian venue an air of chic sophistication.

A sizzling good barbecue
Thursday, 21 February 2008
The verdict was all good when some 40 people test-tasted recipes from Julie Biuso’s new cookbook, sizzle, at Sovrano last Friday night.

Recipe
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Lamb cutlets with mustard and thyme. These cutlets have been a Buiso family favourite for decades. You just can’t go wrong with them – providing you buy good quality fresh lamb, that is.

Little Saigon
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Venues to indulge the subtle and refreshing flavours of Vietnam are few and far between in Howick and Pakuranga however, with the recent opening of Little Saigon in Torrens Road there is plenty on the menu to please both the palate and the pocket.

Oodles of choice at Boodles
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Boodles in Papakura has to be one of the best restaurants south of the city for great tasting food, generous servings, a diverse menu, friendly and attentive service plus value for money.

Wild food champ tame
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Last year a reader emailed me full of praise for the Clevedon Hotel. A former Pakuranga resident who had moved to Alfriston, she was in raptures over the hotel’s Wairoa Restaurant and a meal she described as “fantastic”.

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