Food & Wine

Autumn yearnings

These tarts are a rhapsody in blue cheese and dry-cured deli delights, writes Nigel Slater.

Low key, high on flavour

Food hailing from the sunny Mediterranean coastline has been placed on a pedestal for decades.

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Radicchio salad with feta, toasted seeds and hot honey

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Radicchio salad with feta, toasted seeds and hot honey

This is the kind of salad that wakes everything up.

Rise of the chatbot cook

AI is changing the face of how we cook and develop recipes. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Rise of the chatbot cook

AI is set to dramatically change the way we eat, from meal planning to shopping lists.

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A trio of uncommon joys

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A trio of uncommon joys

I’ve been tasting some of the lesser known (in NZ) grape varieties recently and wanted to showcase three excellent examples that would be great introductions to their respective varieties.

Less healthy choices from decision fatigue

The average person makes hundreds of food decisions each day. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Less healthy choices from decision fatigue

‘‘Decision fatigue’’ could be hurting your health, a nutritionist explains.

Sth Australia first stop for Michelin Guide

South Australia first stop for Michelin Guide Down Under

The Australian arrival of the world's most famous food guide will provide an opportunity for the nation to prove its culinary chops.

Fabulous feijoas

Make the most of feijoas now, but also plan ahead as their short season will pass, Penelope Maguire suggests.

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Turning to Spain as the cold comes

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Turning to Spain as the cold comes

Annabel and Rose draw inspiration from Spain and its vibrant and fun cuisine.

Make it for mum

As it is Mother’s Day this weekend, here are some simple, easy recipes the family can make for the special someone in their lives.

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Single vineyard wines impress like traditional forebears

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Single vineyard wines impress like traditional forebears

If you follow the Burgundian pinot noir model, then the very finest vineyard sites have proved themselves over hundreds of years, designated Grand Crus or Premier Crus.

Taking the budget out of the chiller

Taking the budget out of the chiller

There’s one simple habit that can make winter life easier, cheaper, and less wasteful: using your freezer well.

World getting NZ's best while we eat cheap imports

Trade data shows butter is not the only item that has a higher price when made in New Zealand....

World getting NZ's best while we eat cheap imports

New Zealand is exporting much of its premium product - and then importing cheaper options for shoppers here, economists say.

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Honey and polenta cake with ginger poached feijoas

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Honey and polenta cake with ginger poached feijoas

There’s something about honey cake that suits this time of year.

Amisfield dropped from top food guide

The award-winning Arrowtown restaurant was crowned NZ's best five times but has been pulled this year amid a stream of allegations against former executive chef Vaughan Mabee.