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Summer 08 - The Launch Issue Welcome to the launch issue of Blend magazine. This summer we bring you cocktail creations from New Zealand and Australia, delicious recipes from leading chefs and explore hot hotels and bars.
SPIRITS
Molecular Mixology
As the combinations and selections of flavours available to bartenders are limited, there has been a lot of techniques and ideas borrowed... 10 Nov 08
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EAT
Trans Tasman Indigenous Cuisine
Over the past eight years a new generation of New Zealand cuisine has emerged, featuring natural and indigenous ingredients from the land and the sea... 10 Nov 08
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COCKTAILS
An Old Cuban Learns New Tricks An Old Cuban Learns New Tricks
James Kerr aka Jimmy " Vegas " gets fired up to show us his take on an old classic... 11 Nov 08
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MIXOLOGISTS
Ali Holden: Raising the Bar Ali Holden: Raising the Bar
Making the move to New Zealand four years ago, Ali has worked his way from the bottom again keen to learn the “kiwi” way of doing things... 10 Nov 08 ...
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SPIRITS
Why all the Vodka bashing? Why all the Vodka bashing?
It seems that not a month goes by without the industry press claiming that Vodka’s reign as king of spirits is about to be stolen... 10 Nov 08 ...
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BARISTAS
Coffee with Matt Milletto Coffee with Matt Milletto
Blend talks to international barista Matt Milletto on how social networking is creating new career opportunities for baristas around the world... 10 Nov 08 ...
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BARS
The Concrete Club The Concrete Club
The Concrete Club is Christchurchs most consistently busy club-bar, offering strictly the finest underground beats in a refined atmosphere.... 10 Nov 08 ...
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FEATURE
Mixologist vs Chef: Matching the Gissey Verde Mixologist vs Chef: Matching the Gissey Verde
Craig Anderton of Magnum Dining Bar challenges Danny England of Partingtons to match his Gissey Verde cocktail... 10 Nov 08 ...
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SPIRITS
Tequila: The good, the bad & the Anejo Tequila: The good, the bad & the Anejo
The very mention of Tequila can send shivers down spines and conjure up images or (vague) memories of overindulgence, wild nights.... 10 Nov 08 ...
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COCKTAILS
Oh Beehive Oh Beehive
Fill a tumbler with ice and add 42BELOW Manuka Honey, vanilla liqueur and top up with pineapple juice. Stir, and serve... 11 Nov 08 ...
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HOTELS & RESORTS
Discover the Park Hyatt Sydney Discover the Park Hyatt Sydney
Known throughout the world for its exceptional design and elegant style, Park Hyatt Sydney has earned its reputation as Australia’s most luxurious hotel... 10 Nov 08 ...
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BEER
Epic Beer just got Bigger Epic Beer just got Bigger
Supreme Champion winning beer Epic Pale Ale is now available in the new large format 500ml bottle... 10 Nov 08
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WATER & HEALTH
Matching Water with Food Matching Water with Food
Water is not water. At first glance, waters may not seem to have the individual characteristics that distinguish wines, but distinct differences become apparent... 10 Nov 08 ...
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MIXERS & JUICES
Misobo - Liquid Superfood Misobo - Liquid Superfood
Grandma was right… eat your vegetables. We all know when it comes to health and fighting disease, vegetables pack a mean punch... 10 Nov 08 ...
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COOKING
Bitton Gourmet: Fine Dining at Home Bitton Gourmet: Fine Dining at Home
It was in the household kitchen of chef David Bitton and his wife Sohani that a unique range of gourmet products was lovingly created... 10 Nov 08 ...
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COCKTAILS
The Magdalena The Magdalena
Smashed fresh raspberries, Absolut vanilla & Chambord, softened with cranberry & pink grapefruit juices. Rich, indulgent & most importantly, created with love... 10 Nov 08 ...
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