Farinata with goat's cheese, rocket & smoked paprika vinaigretteFarinata is the epitome of Ligurian peasant food (the French call it socca). It's a thin pancake, traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven
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Eternal flame - Rome
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NZ's summer hotspots
It's summer holiday time, so we asked New Zealanders in the know to share their favourite spots.

Marlborough vine dining
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Olé mole - Oaxaca
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Game On - South Africa
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Chinese whispers
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