Dishes’ depth is warming
Autumn’s crisp evenings call for sweet and smoky flavours, writes Nigel Slater.
Food & Wine
‘I’ll never forget how lucky we were’
‘I’ll never forget how lucky we were’
They heard it through the grapevine – a Dunedin shop’s freedom to sell its wine.
Quality food but easy to recreate
Quality food but easy to recreate
Kiwi chef Bridget Davis must enjoy ‘‘every single meal’’ she eats, so when she ‘‘pulled up her big girl pants’’ and gave up processed and junk food she put flavour first in her new way of eating.
Gluten-free pumpkin loaf
Gluten-free pumpkin loaf
Pumpkin works so well in baked sweet goods. This easy gluten-free loaf is a lovely treat and works well with butter, toasted or you could even ice it.
Sweeter spices add warmth to vegetables
Sweeter spices add warmth to vegetables
Autumn calls for aromatic vegetable stews scented with cumin, ginger and cinnamon, writes Nigel Slater.
Chardonnay a true peach of a grape
Chardonnay a true peach of a grape
This collection of chardonnays covers the gamut of pricing from widely available value-for-money offerings through to scarce, limited-release bottlings.
Humble crumble helps keep restaurant afloat
Humble crumble helps keep Wanaka restaurant afloat
A Wanaka restaurant owner says he has been blown away by community support for his apple crumbles, after Covid-19 threatened his business.
Good time for new Nordic nourishment
Good time for new Nordic nourishment
Our time in lockdown has reintroduced some of us to the joys of growing our own vegetables and buying from local growers.
Diet implicated in environmental issues
Diet implicated in environmental issues
Charmian Smith talks to Assoc Prof Miranda Mirosa of the University of Otago’s department of food science about the rapidly growing vegan trend.
Sunshine in a glass
Sunshine in a glass
I was talking to a friend in Central Otago recently, who said that the trees had dropped their leaves and, with their bare branches reaching for the sky, that there was a feeling of the plant world...
Carrot and leek toad in the hole
Carrot and leek toad in the hole
Toad in the hole is a British classic and one that will certainly fill the belly. Here I’ve lightened it up a little by adding vegetables.
A spread for the season
A spread for the season
This baked ricotta cheesy treat is a bar-worthy snack you can make at home, and perfect for the time of year.
Cafe fare in your own home
Cafe fare in your own home
Auckland cafe owner Fran Mazza has plenty of inspiration for some cafe-inspired lunches that also fit perfectly in a lunch box for work and school when the children go back.
Plum and apple galette
Plum and apple galette
The secret to an impressive, yet simple galette lies in the pastry - you need a good crust to hold the delicious fruit encased inside.
Now for something very different
Now for something very different
While unlikely to be found on the shelves of your local super, there's a relatively new category of wine beginning to gain traction in the marketplace. These are ‘‘Orange’’ wines, also known as amber, skin contact or skin fermented wines.
Celebrating Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is yet another celebration New Zealand will be spending in lockdown this year. Fresh has asked a few of the country’s top cooks what the day means to them in this time of Covid-19.
Potpourri’s tabbouleh
Potpourri’s tabbouleh
Ask a Chef reveals the secrets of those superb dishes you ate in cafes and restaurants and wanted to try yourself.
Fantastic winter treats
Fantastic winter treats
With the possibility of going to Level 2 next week, it may be the end of that ‘‘slow time’’ we have had to enjoy family life in recent weeks, meaning now is a great time to grab some quality time with your loved one.
Classics due a revival
Classics due a revival
These easy old-fashioned comfort foods are delicious and guaranteed to make your kitchen cosier, writes Nigel Slater.
Delicious seafood dinner ideas
Delicious seafood dinner ideas
Dunedin foodies Judith Cullen and Greg Piner succumbed to their craving for fresh seafood last week, taking advantage of home delivery services. Here they share their favourite recipes.
