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Al Brown can be counted on to find and share great New Zealand cuisine - delivering the real stuff. Showing passion and respect for our local produce, Al's dishes deliver uncomplicated excellence. His approach to cooking is all about simplicity, combined with an element of surprise.
Get Fresh with Al Brown
Al's latest book, Get Fresh, is now available here on his website and at all good bookstores.
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Al Writes
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Al Brown starts his first column, written in luxury at high altitude, with a favourite dish from Depot, his Auckland restaurant. Give…
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Al's Tweets
AlBrownChef: Just back from filming in Aussie. This is a beach near Broome. 'Chucks' got a rest while I cooled down my walkers http://t.co/15AARNEtt0
Events
Al at the Auckland Food Show
The Food Show's Auckland edition will be held between the 2 and 5th of August. Visit the show and...
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Al & Loaf at Moore Wilson's
Al teamed up with Loaf Hancrafted Breads to create a delicious slider bun for his restaurant Depot....
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Sautéing
Always use the right size sauté pan for the job. i.e don't put 4 steaks in one small pan, or one small steak in a large panSee all the tips