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Nina Rousseau

Epicure editor and restaurant reviewer

Nina Rousseau is a columnist.

Ultimate comfort food: Adam Liaw's winter herb polenta.

The humble grain that’s on everyone’s lips these Winter Olympics

As one of the signature dishes of the Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo region, polenta is finally having its golden moment. Plus: how to cook it at home.

  • Nina Rousseau
Yes, you can freeze olive oil for future use.

Why you should try freezing your olive oil – and how to do it

The high price of olive oil has made it almost a luxury ingredient these days. Here’s what you need to know to get more bang for your “liquid gold” buck.

  • Nina Rousseau
Can’t decide between a sausage and a burger at a barbecue? Why not have both?

‘Teens need about 1000 more kJ than an adult’: What to feed them without being a wowser

Stock up on these foods to help keep those bottomless pits happy and healthy, without blowing the budget.

  • Nina Rousseau
Greek lemon chicken and potatoes.

The experts reveal their most underrated ingredients – and how to make the most of them

From turnips to vinegar, eight top recipe writers share the ingredients that deserve more love – and how to use them in your everyday cooking.

  • Nina Rousseau
Mint is an easy herb to grow.

Making a mint: The secret to growing your own herbs – and keeping them alive

Whether you live in an apartment or have a sprawling outdoor space, growing your own ingredients is easier than you may think. Here’s how to get started.

  • Nina Rousseau
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Lemons look pretty stored in a bowl, but last longer in the fridge.

Pretty as a picture, but storing your lemons this way could turn things extra sour

Five things you probably didn’t know about the super citrus fruit, plus tips to help you squeeze every last drop out of them.

  • Nina Rousseau
Pantry

Contain yourself: How to declutter and organise your pantry like a pro

Don’t be overwhelmed by a disorganised pantry. These simple steps will have you feeling super organised (and possibly a little smug) in no time.

  • Nina Rousseau
Which vanilla ice-cream wins the taste-test?

Which vanilla is all killer and which one’s a total drip? 11 supermarket ice-creams, ranked

From Bulla to Blue Ribbon, Gelato Messina and more, Good Food has the scoop on the best (and worst) supermarket vanilla ice-creams.

  • Nina Rousseau
Stef & Co, Coffs Harbour. 

From drinks with a view to the hot and new: The Good Food guide to Coffs Harbour and surrounds

Heading to the NSW Mid North Coast these holidays? Here’s your essential guide to the best places to eat and drink in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Sawtell and beyond.

  • Nina Rousseau
Alejandro Saravia at Casa Iberica in Fitzroy, checking out the Peruvian ingredients.

The Latin American pantry items chef Alejandro Saravia swears by – and where he buys them from

The Peru-born chef behind Morena in Sydney and Melbourne shares the Latin American ingredients he always has on hand and how he likes to cook with them.

  • Nina Rousseau