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Glassware

Glasses can be such a unique identifier.  Perhaps you are of the made local camp, or handmade and French.  Or long to be effortlessly cool serving wine in a tumbler.  Having the perfect glass for the exact wine might be your preference.  Or perhaps you lean toward the crème-de-la crème and only the most bourgie will do.
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A sample plan for Christmas day 2023

With guests that range from little children, grown family, grandparents, family members new partners, neighbours, and friends. Hosting Christmas Day can be a lot of work with many moving parts.  A fabulous mish-mash of ages, young and old, new and familiar faces.
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Easy Mezze; Crackers and Dipper Suggestions

We all have our preferences when it comes to crackers and dippers, these are my favourites this year. I try to match flavour profiles and styles to what I am serving.  Otherwise, crisp fresh and robust are my watchwords when shopping for mezze accompaniments.
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Food Styling and Presentation

Food styling and presentation are easy ways to impress your guests and make your home-cooked meals look more appealing. By paying attention to plate selection, cleanliness, food placement, fresh colours, and serving quickly, you can elevate even the simplest dishes to a work of art!
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Tips for storing wines in New Zealand

In this article, we will provide tips for storing red, white, sparkling, and natural wines.  And I would encourage you to be creative if you don't have a glamorous climate-controlled cellar.  If you are living in the rarefied world of paid cellaring.  This article is more for the wines we all need on hand for the constant flow of entertaining/manaakitanga of being a great local host. ;) 
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How much wine do I need?

How to Determine the Right Amount for Your Party and Consider Wine Pairing.

Ensuring that there is beautiful food and tempting non-alcoholic options available is my first port of call.  Once I have that sorted, the next step is choosing the right varietals and amount of wine per head.

Whether you're planning informal home drinks, a dinner soirée, an afternoon barbecue, or an elegant cocktail function, here are a few tips to help you make the right wine choices for every occasion.

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