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

Feb 21, 2021

Recipe: Damson plum and rose jam

Is there anything better than a not-too-sweet, slightly sour jam atop lavishly buttered toast? No, no there is not.

Food

Oct 13, 2019

Recipe: Spring green fritters

Fritters are a New Zealand tradition, and these ones, packed with fresh spring produce, make a perfect light lunch or dinner.

Food

Oct 4, 2019

Recipe: Brioche and butter pudding

What's better than bread and butter pudding? BRIOCHE and butter pudding, naturally.

Food

Oct 3, 2019

Why I love: Oscars Kiwi Kafe in Taranaki – perfect pies and damn good doughnuts

In the little town of Inglewood, you'll find a cosy spot serving up top-notch pies, decadent doughnuts and coffee as good as any you'd get in the big smoke.

Food

Sep 29, 2019

Recipe: Beetroot and chocolate muffins that aren’t yuck

Get the kids to help you make these during the holidays, then add them to the regular lunchbox rotation come back-to-school time.

Food

Sep 22, 2019

Recipe: Vegan strawberry and vanilla ice cream

There's a range of dairy-free ice creams available these days, but it's a fair bet none will be as delicious – or satisfying – as making your own.

Food

Sep 8, 2019

Recipe: Preserved lemons

Got a surplus of lemons? Make these and you'll be thanking yourself in those months when they're few and far between.

Food

Aug 25, 2019

Recipe: Zingy beetroot and carrot salad

When you crave fresh, bright flavours but summer veges seem far away, throw together this simple salad.

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.

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