Celebrate the produce that signifies the change of season

The latest from NZ House & Garden magazine. [padding] [If you are unable to view this message correctly, click here]( [padding] [padding] [spacer] [Stuff Logo]( [spacer] [spacer] [padding] [stuff header]( [spacer] [padding] Hi {NAME}, Produce-wise this is my favourite time of year. Early autumn is when a wonderful overlap occurs in the supply of end-of-summer fruit and vegetables with those that signify the beginnings of winter. Everything edible seems to explode with natural concentrated flavour. The late-harvest of redder-than-red tomatoes, the plethora of different coloured capsicums and the glut of sun-warmed eggplants is inspiring enough to encourage a line of converts to vegetarianism. Pretty pears have appeared and sit side by side with the last of summer’s fruit. As autumn’s generous bounty of produce is so flavourful, complex cooking is not required and simple dishes are the order of the day. Plus, opting for fuss-free meals now leaves more unrestricted time to enjoy the last warmth of the sun as our days begin to shorten. This golden season also coincides with Easter in our part of the world. Creating your own Easter-themed treats really does make them extra special so, in our latest issue, I’ve shared some homemade Easter sweets that are easy to prepare, fun to share and sure to bring much delight. [padding] [Editor] [padding] Julie Le Clerc [padding] Food Editor [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer][separator] [padding] [padding] [spacer] [padding] From the files [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer] Eggplant, Lentil & Mozzarella Stuffed Peppers [padding] One way to make the most of the end-of-summer glut of delicious vegetables. [padding] [Get the recipe]( [spacer] [spacer] Late-harvest Tomato & Thyme Galette [padding] This cheesy pastry makes a great base for juicy, sweet, late-harvest tomatoes. 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Petra Galler was inspired by her Jewish heritage to create recipes for this collection of delectable baked goods and tell the stories behind them. She lives in Auckland but her recipes have a definite European edge and many are touched with evocative Middle Eastern flavours. She has also given a sophisticated twist to some familiar nostalgia bakes too. There is something here to excite every home baker; from simple to indulgent, both sweet and savoury, along with sumptuous food photographs that make this book a rich visual feast. [padding] [padding] [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer] Giveaway [padding] Win a copy of Nostrana by Bri DiMattina [padding] In her new cookbook Nostrana, Italian-Kiwi chef and home gardener Bri DiMattina shares flavours from her Italian kitchen garden. Nostrana shares simple, gorgeous and delicious recipes with fresh vegetables and fruits you can easily grow and harvest yourself. 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