Food & Wine

Rifters’ co-founder Stu Clark, left, and GM Philip Riley with their international gongs in London...

Arrowtown distillery on top of the world

An Arrowtown distillery is officially on top of the world.

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Puddings for whānau

This pudding is very much a sticky date pudding with a winter warming twist.

Good food is only right

Food is a human right, but beyond that, is the right to food sovereignty.

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Fair game for winter

Positive response to my recent wild duck feature has encouraged me to continue the game theme for these winter warmers.

Sausage pie

For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad.

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Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star

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Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star

It's hard to believe 1994 was more than 30 years ago. That year I drove to Bannockburn to help my friends Steve and Barbara plant their Cairnmuir Road Vineyard that later became Carrick.

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Heartfelt kai

As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.

Food to enhance Matariki

As Matariki approaches and winter days start to shorten, the comfort that comes from baking a cake, bread or pudding to share with friends and family is special.

Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain

As we settle in to winter routines, the dream of a holiday in the sunshine is so appealing.

Catnip wines designed for anxious cats and dogs

Muttley's Estate is named for director John Roberts’ childhood dog, and offers a range of different strength non-alcoholic pet wines made from catnip.

Comforting food for winter

As the days get chilly, there's plenty of delicious recipes to make and enjoy in our Fresh Winter Edition.

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Cosy and comforting dishes to share

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Cosy and comforting dishes to share

Late June brings us the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.

Queenstown restaurant in top 100 in world

Queenstown restaurant in top 100 in world

Queenstown fine dining restaurant Amisfield has been named in the top 100 restaurants in the world.

Passion for cooking came from home

The Food of Bharat author Helly Raichura grew up in Mhmedabad, India.

Passion for cooking came from home

When Helly Raichura entered commercial kitchens for the first time using tweezers or incorporating flower extracts into dishes was not new to her.

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More than the single gewurztraminer in the supermarket

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More than the single gewurztraminer in the supermarket

Back in late January, the family and I did a bit of a road trip around the South for our summer break, taking in not only some stretches of road that I’d never driven before, but also others that I...

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Whole stuffed cabbage

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Whole stuffed cabbage

Cabbage is always such good value for money.

Lemon heaven

Lemon heaven

Penelope Maguire celebrates the bright flavours citrus brings us in our darker seasons.

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'Brutally honest' book shares food journey

Claire Turnbull believes in nourishing your body and doing it compassionately. Photos: supplied

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Changing relationships with food, compassionately

Reducing her mum to tears was not the aim of Claire Turnbull’s latest book but the Queenstown-based nutritionist felt she had to lay it all on the line.