Food & Wine

Cheesy leeks

Leeks are in season and they are sweet, versatile and perfect for soups, stews and adding a boost to your winter menus.

Queenstown sushi train a first for NZ

Soki Sushi Train owners Ting and Maggie Li, and head chef Koji Honda, are marrying culinary...

Queenstown sushi train a first for NZ

There’s a new high-speed transport option in Queenstown’s CBD, designed for sushi delivery.

Chardonnays deliver qualities worthy of recognition

For a long time I have felt that Chardonnay has been one of Central’s best-kept secrets, but it is finally beginning to garner some well-deserved recognition.

Nutritional fungi the hero of vegetarian dishes

This is the time of year when, if you are lucky, you will see fairy rings of fungi popping up in the fields after a rain fall.

Star kai: Matariki recipes

Maori chefs Karena and Kasey Bird visited Dunedin to cook up a storm in preparation for Matariki. Rebecca Fox spoke to the sisters before their day in the kitchen.

Modern twist on Maori food

Two Southland chefs are on a mission to showcase the region’s produce and educate diners about Matariki at a special dinner at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff on Friday.

The swede - aka Tuwīti tānapu - is often overlooked by Kiwi supermarket shoppers but right now these hardy and nutritious root vegetables are at their very best, says second-generation swede grower...

Robbie’s black garlic sauce outstanding in its field

Two southern producers shone at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards held in Auckland last night.

Magpie makes move into bar business

Sam Valentine (left) watches as his new business partner Troy Butler pours a pint at Morning...

Magpie makes move into bar business

They met through mutual friends. Now they are business partners.

Chicken, leek and prune pie

Chicken, leeks and prunes can be spooned into filo pastry to make a tasty pie. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Chicken, leek and prune pie

A pie, or perhaps a large golden tart, brought proudly to the table in its dish, always feels like a celebration.

From blog to cook book

While she has quite a confusing social media moniker, Eloise Head is the baker to turn to if you are into quick, easy and sweet.

Sweet potato and spinach tart

Sweet potato and spinach tart

Nigel Slater has concocted a sweet potato and spinach tart that works as both a principal dish and on the side.

Central Otago wine a hit in London

Alexandra's McArthur Ridge Wines has been on a roll.

Fondant potatoes

Fondant potatoes

These potatoes are the ultimate luxurious accompaniment to any meal.

When it comes to fish, you are what you eat

There are many benefits of eating fish, but these decline if your fish is deep fried. PHOTO:...

When it comes to fish, you are what you eat

It’s well known that eating fish is good for your health. Dr Anne Williams of the University of Otago tells Charmian Smith about the pros - and some of the cons - of eating fish.