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Alison Holst's children Kirsten and Simon talk about life after their mother's dementia diagnosis 18 Dec, 2020 07:00 PM 18 minutes to read Dame Alison Holst: Author, columnist, television and radio host, cook, seed saver - and much-loved Mum. Photo/NZPA Wayne Drought Dame Alison Holst: Author, columnist, television and radio host, cook, seed saver - and much-loved Mum. Photo/NZPA Wayne Drought She was famous for her marvellous muffins and lazy lasagne. But in 2015 Dame Alison Holst's family revealed the much-loved television cook had dementia. Her children Simon and Kirsten speak in-depth for...

Argentinean dinner for six Ray McVinnie discovers the old-fashioned charm and European-city style of Argentina’s capital. I recently spent what could be described as a very enjoyable long weekend, Friday to Tuesday, in Buenos Aires. My first time, I was there to get the feel of the place and naturally, eat the food and see the sights. Buenos Aires is big with wide boulevards, leafy parks and a varietyof architecture. Each building is signed by the architects with a plaque naming them. There is everything from elaborate ornate Belle Epoque buildings to more utilitarian Soviet style blocks, o...

This Cassata will keep for three to four weeks in the freezer. The Cassata originates from Sicily and is traditionally made with sponge cake – this is the ice cream version. It will keep for three to four weeks in the freezer, so you can prepare it in advance and slice off servings as required. You can also mix up the filling ingredients, using whatever you prefer – try almonds, dried apricots, white chocolate, or even fresh berries in the cream filling instead of the pistachios, chocolate and cherries.

Iconic Auckland Eats: City's top 100 dishes revealed 11 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 7 minutes to read Auckland foodie Kerrie McGirr will have 365 days to check out 100 restaurants across the city serving iconic eats. Photo / Alex Burton Auckland foodie Kerrie McGirr will have 365 days to check out 100 restaurants across the city serving iconic eats. Photo / Alex Burton Lincoln Tan is the New Zealand Herald’s diversity, ethnic affairs and immigration senior reporter.lincoln.tan@nzherald.co.nz@LincolnTanNZH For one Auckland woman, keeping her New Year's resolution to keep her weight in check just got...