Stories by Lucy Corry
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Lucy Corry's tips for making the most of stonefruit
How do you tell if a peach or nectarine is good to eat? What do you do with a glut of plums? Lucy Corry shares some tips on how to choose, cut, cook and store stonefruit. Audio
How to embrace the old-fashioned art of letter writing
Is old-fashioned letter-writing making a comeback? Lucy Corry talks to some dedicated local correspondents.
Meet New Zealand's answer to Barbie's Kens
In the upcoming Barbie movie, perfectly perma-tanned Ken bemoans his status as No. 2. Will he ever feel ‘enough’ compared to Barbie (she’s everything), or will he be doomed to live a life of blonde…
10 ways with magical mushrooms
Mushrooms, the stalwarts of the supermarket vegetable section, are having a moment. Here's how to make the most of them.
Board games are not a trivial pursuit, says WellyCon founder
Board games are back with a bang, if the 1400 gamers gathering in Wellington this weekend are anything to go by, writes Lucy Corry.
What to do with the first feijoas of the season
Like Easter, Christmas and tax time, feijoa season seems to start earlier every year. Here's how to make the most of those first precious fruit.
ChatGPT recipe fail leaves a sour taste
The latest iteration of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT is supposed to be able to create recipes from images. But as food writer Lucy Corry finds out, results may vary.
Emergency rations: what to eat when you’re hunkering down
Cold baked beans? Date and cheese sandwiches? In an emergency, break glass and make the best of it, says Christchurch food writer Sarah Burtscher.