Emma Boyd

Contributing writer

Emma is a passionate food writer, cook, photographer and mother of three who cooks nourishing, delicious food that celebrates quality local and home-grown ingredients. Emma has recently taken to obsessive seed-raising and quite possibly has more seedlings than her small Taranaki lifestyle block will support - yet another exciting experience in her food journey from garden to plate.

Food

Aug 18, 2019

Recipe: Seedy crackers

Good on their own, even better with cheese – these crisp, moreish crackers are destined to become your new go-to savoury snack.

Food

Aug 11, 2019

Recipe: Carrot top pesto

Don't chuck those lovely feathery green carrot tops in the compost bin – make this instead!

Food

Aug 2, 2019

Recipe: Pumpkin and blue cheese pasta

Pumpkin and blue cheese is one of the most comforting flavour combos of our time, so make a big pot of this and dive in (literally, if you want – we won't judge).

Food

Jul 28, 2019

Recipe: This fermented lime pickle is your new secret weapon

A little bit of effort and a few weeks of patience will reward you with a secret weapon that'll jazz up all manner of dishes.

Food

Jul 16, 2019

Recipe: Easy breakfast rice pudding

For when toast or cereal just doesn't cut it, but you don't have the time or inclination to do any actual cooking, try this.

Food

Jun 30, 2019

Recipe: Poached tamarillos with vanilla labneh

Ah, the tamarillo, another curiously New Zealand fruit that's not actually a New Zealand fruit. But who cares when these tart, egg-shaped beauties make for as good a pud as this.

Food

Jun 19, 2019

Recipe: Labneh

So thick, so luscious, so versatile. Yes, it's strained yoghurt, but readers, it's so much more.

Food

Jun 2, 2019

Recipe: Black olive and cheese cornbread

A slice of this slathered in butter makes for the perfect savoury snack.

Food

May 26, 2019

Recipe: Gluten-free banana bread

A one-pot energy boost that's as good for breakfast as it is afternoon tea.

Food

May 20, 2019

Why I love: Billow Bakery – sensational sourdough and a sense of community

This Taranaki couple threw in their high-flying careers to bring people together through the joys of good baking.

Food

May 17, 2019

Recipe: Cavolo nero, apple and sunflower seed salad

This Italian dark leafy green comes into its own in the cooler months, and makes a delicious autumn/winter salad with apple and sunflower seeds.

Food

May 11, 2019

Recipe: Lamb, smoked paprika and caper meatballs

Is there anything better than pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce? The answer is no.

Food

May 6, 2019

Recipe: Feijoa, basil and ginger smoothie

Still got a ton of feijoas to work through? Blend 'em up for a killer smoothie.

Food

Apr 26, 2019

Recipe: Feijoa, pear and raspberry crumble

Drowning in feijoas, or can't get enough of them? Either way, this is a delicious way to deal with a glut.

Food

Apr 20, 2019

Recipe: Orange hot chocolate

A treat for a chilly autumn evening.

Food

Apr 13, 2019

Recipe: Mulled apple cider

An autumnal tipple to warm the cockles.

Food

Apr 4, 2019

Recipe: Cheese and onion sourdough crumpets

Another delicious reason to get hold of some sourdough starter ASAP.

Food

Mar 31, 2019

Recipe: Sourdough pasta

Taking the time to make pasta by hand is a soothing, restorative experience, as is making sourdough bread. Combining the two, then, is a recipe for a very zen afternoon – not to mention a delicious dinner.

Food

Mar 22, 2019

Recipe: Fig, hazelnut and ginger biscuits

Switch up the flavour combination to suit your mood, or the contents of your pantry.

Food

Mar 13, 2019

Recipe: Tomato pasta sauce with baked zucchini

A simple, well-executed tomato pasta is a thing of beauty.

Food

Mar 8, 2019

Recipe: Blackberry and pear baked oats

If you need a little help getting yourself out of bed during these chilly autumnal mornings, this should do the trick.

Food

Mar 1, 2019

Recipe: Blackberry and peach muffins

Easy baking to celebrate the best of late-summer fruit.

Food

Feb 21, 2019

Recipe: Vanilla honey cashews and tamari almonds

Resist the call of the vending machine by having a batch of these tucked away for afternoon cravings.

Food

Feb 12, 2019

Recipe: Sesame, coriander and chicken sandwich filling

Reboot your school lunch repertoire – or your office lunch repertoire, for that matter – with a delicious new sandwich filling.

Food

Feb 3, 2019

Recipe: Peach, rocket and feta salad

When it's too hot to do more than throw a few ingredients together, this simple, elegant salad fits the bill perfectly.

Food

Jan 28, 2019

Recipe: Corn, olive and cheddar fritters

Black olives, cheddar and coriander give the traditional corn fritter a real flavour boost.

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