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“While recently in Dunedin visiting friends, we went to the new No7 Balmac, where I experienced their flan. I’ve been obsessed with it ever since and desperately need to learn how to make it before I spend my life savings on air tickets to go back every weekend!”
– SIAN CHURCH, AUCKLAND

Food spoke to Penny Allan, head chef at No.7 Balmac.

We love cooking on applewood as it has a more subtle flavour than charcoal; it allows the flavours of the ingredient to stay dominant whilst adding a smoky grilled background

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