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Michelle Obama visits Saudi Arabia forgoes headscarf

The United States first lady has caused a media frenzy after choosing not to adhere to the strict dress code for women whilst visiting Saudi Arabia.

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Obamas want daughters to work minimum-wage jobs

Trivia: which minimum wage jobs did US President Barack Obama work before completing his law degree?

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Love is in the air at annual White House Easter Egg Roll

More than 30,000 guests gathered on the White House South Lawn for the at the 136th annual Easter Egg Roll.

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Michelle Obama drops rap album to fight obesity

‘Veggie Luv’ and ‘You R What U Eat’ are just some of the songs you’ll find on Michelle Obama’s new rap album.

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Presidential Funnies

President Barack Obama’s 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner speech had the room in stitches, with tongue-in-cheek quips and one hilarious photo.

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Michelle Obama wades into gun debate

As a general rule, First Ladies focus on very neutral issues, but this week Michelle Obama has weighed in on the US gun control debate, with a personal speech in her hometown of Chicago.

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This month’s Silver Fern Farmers: Sam & Hannah Morrah Wallingford

Watch MiNDFOOD’s food director Michelle McHugh and Silver Fern Farms’ Hannah Morrah cook with Silver Fern Farms Lamb at the Morrah’s Central Hawke’s Bay farm.

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In season: Parsnips

The colder season means parsnips are ripe for the picking. Food editor Michelle shares her favourite recipes ideas using this humble root vegetable, from the traditional souffle to a very modern waffle.

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MiNDFOOD Radio featuring Carol Ireland and Tim Marchinton

In this week’s episode we chat to Carol Ireland about Epilepsy, explore great Easter recipes, learn how to deal with pests in the home & more.

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Easter Food Ideas

Easter is just around the corner, and if you haven’t started planning your festive menu – fear not. Our food director Michelle shares her favourite recipes, including Easter cinnamon pull apart buns.

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Michelle Obama Shows Off Her Moves

First Lady Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves with late night host Jimmy Fallon in an appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” airing on Saturday.

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Dessert Today, Afternoon Tea Tomorrow

Turn today’s dessert into tomorrow’s afternoon tea, with these simple tips from MiNDFOOD’s Food Director, Michelle McHugh.

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Three ways with Tomatoes

Food Director Michelle McHugh shows us three simple and delicious ways to use in season tomatoes.

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MiNDFOOD Radio featuring Al Brown & Meagen Healey

In this week’s episode of MiNDFOOD radio, chef an author Al Brown is back to talk about seafood, we learn the ovarian cancer warning signs to watch out for and Michelle shares her favourite coffee recipes.

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Cooking with coffee

Michelle McHugh has been busy trialling and testing coffee-inspired recipes from thousands of readers hoping to win a Nespresso coffee machine. She shares some of her favourites of the bunch and inspires us with a few new delicious coffee recipes.

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Barack Obama second inauguration underway

President Barack Obama urged Americans to reject political “absolutism” and “seize the day” as he kicked off his second term.

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Keep your body cool with cucumbers

High in water, cucumbers are a great way to keep cool this summer. Michelle McHugh shares tips for using these versatile vegetables.
Get our recipe for carpaccio of fresh fish with cucumber salad here.

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Christmas food

We talk to food director Michelle about her favourite Christmas recipes from around the world.

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MiNDFOOD Radio with Neil Frazer & Michelle McHugh

In this week’s podcast renowned New Zealand landscape artist Neil Frazer joins us to talk about his latest exhibition, Michele McHugh shares her favourite Christmas recipes from around the world and more.

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MiNDFOOD Radio with Andre Bishop & Carla Oates

This week we talk to Sake master Andre Bishop about how to best enjoy the Japanese rice wine, beauty naturopath Carla Oates explains why beauty begins in the gut and more.

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Video: S’Mores Whiskey Pie

Watch food director Michelle McHugh create a deliciously festive S’Mores whisky pie with the help of the Kenwood Chef Mixer.

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Obama takes final swings at Romney

During a glitzy campaign rally, Barack Obama criticizes challenger Mitt Romney as the race for the White House enters the home stretch.

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In Season: Beans

Green, broad, borlotti, wing, snake, runners and climbers, whichever you prefer, beans make for a great, nutritious meal. Food director Michelle shares her favourite, quick and easy recipe to enjoy these edible gems that are now in season.

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MiNDFOOD Radio with Franco Lagudi & Rosa Alpert

This week mixologist Clare Smith talks us through summer cocktails for the festive season, Carolyn Enting explains the latest trends in racewear and Michelle McHugh shares her favourite recipes for in season beans.

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