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Leigh Bramwell: Juicy topic to dwell on
It's that time again. No, I'm not talking about the election aftermath. Rather, I wonder whether tomatoes are the most talked about plant in New Zealand at this time of year.
Fashion: If the pants suit, wear 'em
A good pair of trousers can be flattering and versatile. But finding that right pair is not always easy.
Your own garden feast (+recipes)
It's one thing to produce tomatoes and pumpkins - or any other fruit or vegetable for the table but it becomes another when you realise that most crops arrive in bulk.
Recipe: Pawpaw fish ceviche
Recipe: Pawpaw fish ceviche. Preparation: 1 hour. Serves: 4. Cooking: None.
Fashion: Hats a fab touch for daytime weddings
Lisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.
Garden to kitchen tips and recipes
Here is 5+ A Day's guide on how to spring into summer with fresh seasonal recipes.
Ask Dr Gary: Use the lowest dose for the shortest time
In a prior article you discussed injecting steroids into joints and said "you can only do this for so long before the cartilage breaks down".
Oily Rag: Overripe? Try freezing
Last week we sent out an SOS to the frugal community on behalf of Ruth from Taumarunui and Shelley from Kerikeri, who had asked about the best place to buy essential oils.
Fashion: Pretty in prints
Somewhere over the past few months, prints have wormed their way into my wardrobe, writes Susan Edmunds.
Jan Bilton: Small sprouts pack big nutrient punch (+recipes)
Those little feathery sprouts usually sold in packets at your supermarket are highly nutritious.
Renaissance lady gives gen on greens
Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and cooking talents to show you how easy it is to grow and cook your own produce in The Grower's Cookbook.
Fashion: Styling stretches the truth about your height
Lisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.
Nick Honeyman: Invest in quality ingredients
Executive chef Nick Honeyman gives his top five tips for a sustainable, healthier life.
Gardening: We've got you covered
It's funny how you can loathe a particular plant for a long time and then see it in a different situation and discover its merit.
Recipes: Beetroot Spread and Lemon Biscuits
Recipes from the The Grower's Cookbook: Beetroot Spread and Lemon Biscuits
Renaissance lady gives gen on greens
Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and cooking talents to show you how easy it is to grow and cook your own produce in the recently released The Grower's Cookbook.
Oily Rag: Lean bean feeding machine
The mailbags are full again, so here are some of the more interesting or titillating tips.