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Wine, But Not As You Know It

Wine lovers the world over have their favourite tipple, it may be the glamorous sparkling wines of Champagne, the high impact reds of Barolo, or the vibrant sauvignon blancs of Marlborough.
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From his brand new cookbook FLAVOUR, this delicious recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi’s stuffs aubergines with paneer. Served on a bed of coconut dal, this innovative vegetable dish is sure to delight.
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Church Road is not only one of the oldest and most popular tourist wineries in New Zealand it’s also the forefront of the Hawkes Bay winemaking region made famous by the late Tom McDonald.
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Sarah Tuck is a celebrated food writer, photographer and stylist. Her second cook book, Stuck Together, is sure to please previous fans and create new ones. Combining anecdotes, humour alongside her brilliant recipes, this book is for the stomach and soul. Sarah’s love of indulgence is paired perfectly with her active and healthy lifestyle, this book presents the perfect balance.
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