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

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.

Food

Jan 18, 2019

Recipe: Sourdough crackers

Get your hands on some sourdough starter and get crack(er)ing on this recipe.

Food

Jan 12, 2019

Recipe: Hazelnut, blue cheese and silverbeet salad

Ditch the limp mesclun and supermarket dressing: this is a salad that doesn't muck around.

Food

Jan 1, 2019

Recipe: Lemon, ginger and turmeric ice blocks

When you're hot and thirsty after a long day of doing not a hell of a lot because it's the holidays, you'll praise last week's you for having the foresight to make these bad boys.

Food

Dec 23, 2018

Recipe: Strawberry and brown sugar frozen yoghurt ice blocks

Whip up these easy, classy ice blocks at home and save yourself a trip to the dairy on a stinking hot afternoon.

Food

Dec 11, 2018

Recipe: Orange chocolate Christmas biscuits

Whip up a batch of these and festive cheer will naturally follow.

Food

Dec 6, 2018

Recipe: Orange and ginger muesli

A very tasty breakfast treat that makes a very charming Christmas present.

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