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You have to work hard to dodge fried chicken on the menu of most restaurants at the moment, and although I never thought I’d say this – I’m sick of it! It’s problematic when a great dish becomes a food trend and is reproduced millions of times. In the case of fried chicken, I’ve eaten some that Colonel Sanders himself would baulk at, but even more than that, it’s not something I want in my weekly diet.
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To those of us that love food, Dominion Road in Auckland is synonymous with a variety of excellent Asian cuisines – in particular, Chinese cuisines. One who has never driven down the ‘Dom’ (as it is affectionately known by some) will be entranced…
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Mix ingredients for the dough, cover and allow to rise for 1.5 hrs at room temperature.
Preheat oven (upper/lower heat) to 250°C. Sprinkle flour on worktop and use two dough scrapers to form half of the rather liquid dough to a lengthy loaf. Place on a baking tray with parchment paper and twist the loaf several times. Sprinkle half of the seeds and gently press them into the dough. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

Des is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most prominent chefs.
Originally from Wellington, Des spent his formative years leading the kitchen at Logan Brown under Chef Al Brown.

In Conversation With: Award-winning Architect Jack McKinney on his Architectural Sensibilities Jack McKinney Architects delivers bespoke solutions for commercial, residential and hospitality projects, always with an emphasis on tailored design and quality finishes. We caught up with Jack to discuss his process and design ethos. Q. Jack, you’re very successful in the realm of residential […]
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