Banana and Caramel Cake

8 October

Hello When I heard a two-metre paella was served up at Christchurch's latest TEDx conference I was intrigued, but I couldn't quite get my head around the sheer scale of it. Lucky Meredith Dyer was there to capture it in all its glory (below). If Christchurch isn't far enough to travel from the comfort of your chair, David Parker's latest review is a Moussaka from Rick Stein's new book From Venice to Instanbul, and we're also lucky enough to have a recipe for Israeli chef Yael Shochat's gorgeously sweet Blintzes.  Online Editor,

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Banana and Caramel Cake Last week I had an abundance of lemons, this week it’s a bowl of over-ripe bananas! Perfect for whipping up this moist, tender cake and topping it with a cloud of cream cheese and caramel icing. View Recipe Ima's Blintzes The New Zealand Café Cookbook is a treasure trove of secrets, revealing the recipes and stories behind some of the country's most well-loved dishes. So simple yet delicious, Yael Schochat's Blintze's are a must-try whether you're a fan of Auckland's Middle-Eastern Ima Restaurant or it's still on your list of places to visit. View Recipe Earl Grey Martini Get your rugby fever on with this Earl Grey Martini by our friends at Toast. Made with gin, tea and lemon juice, it’s perfect for a Sunday session in front of the telly.  View Recipe Beef and Noodle Salad Penny Oliver's new book Simple Salads is packed with dozens of tasty ideas for fresh, filling salads, making it a great little book to have on hand as the weather warms up. View Recipe