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Ingredient of the week: Honey

Winnie the Pooh wasn't wrong.
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By Wyoming Paul | 18th August, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Bok choy

No other vegetable feels as fresh, light and cleansing – just don't get distracted while you're cooking it.
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By Wyoming Paul | 28th July, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Quinoa

It may surprise you to learn this superfood can actually be super delicious. Just make sure it's not super soggy.
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By Wyoming Paul | 14th July, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Brussels sprouts

They're not that bad, honestly! Prepared the right way, they can even be good.
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By Wyoming Paul | 30th June, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Mandarins

A hero to the vitamin C deficient, school lunchboxes and anyone who loves to peel things.
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By Wyoming Paul | 16th June, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Kūmara

Is this... the world's best vegetable?
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By Wyoming Paul | 2nd June, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Miso

All hail the mighty tub of fermented bean paste.
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By Wyoming Paul | 26th May, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Cauliflower

It's time to embrace the ultimate shapeshifter of the vegetable world.
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By Wyoming Paul | 12th May, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Peanuts

Peanut products come in many shapes and forms, but they all have one thing in common: deliciousness.
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By Wyoming Paul | 5th May, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Pears

It's hard to go wrong with this elegant fruit – the only question is which variety?
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By Wyoming Paul | 28th April, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Pumpkin

Do you have a moment to talk about your relationship with the gourd?
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By Wyoming Paul | 21st April, 2023
Contributing writer
The US is one of the top-10 markets for New Zealand apples. Image: Tina Tiller

Ingredient of the week: Apples

Nothing says autumn quite like the crunch of a good apple.
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By Wyoming Paul | 8th April, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Broccoli

These verdant and versatile florets make the perfect addition to tray bakes, salads, soups and more.
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By Wyoming Paul | 31st March, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Feijoas

It's the most wonderful time of the year for feijoa lovers – here's how to make the most of it.
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By Wyoming Paul | 24th March, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Beetroot

Do: make chutney. Don't: accidentally add the stalks to your rhubarb crumble.
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By Wyoming Paul | 17th March, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the Week: Coriander

Green, feathery, fragrant – and potentially one of the most divisive bouquets in the world.
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By Wyoming Paul | 10th March, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the Week: Bananas

There's (almost) no such thing as a too-old banana.
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By Wyoming Paul | 3rd March, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Cashews

They're creamy, addictive, great in a sauce – but wait until you hear how they're grown and harvested.
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By Wyoming Paul | 24th February, 2023
Contributing writer
Image: Getty / Tina Tiller

Ingredient of the week: Chickpeas

This feels like the right kind of week to give thanks to one of the most versatile tinned ingredients there is.
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By Wyoming Paul | 18th February, 2023
Contributing writer
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Ingredient of the week: Spinach

It may not build as much muscle as legend would have it, but the silky and subtly-flavoured spinach leaf still packs a nutritional punch.
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By Wyoming Paul | 10th February, 2023
Contributing writer

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