Embracing that sugar high
In winter sometimes there is nothing like a hot drink and sweet treat to lift your spirits.
Food & Wine
Classic afternoon tea treat
Classic afternoon tea treat
Everyone’s mum had their favourite pikelet recipe - but if you cannot find yours, try this one.
Comforting food for winter
Comforting food for winter
This winter, our Fresh columnists have have dug deep to provide dishes that give that comfort while not stretching our pockets too much.
Peasant-style flavours of Italy
Peasant-style flavours of Italy
A thread of cucina provera, or peasant-style cooking runs through all of Italy’s cooking.
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The evening in done right
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The evening in done right
Choosing to staying in means you’re in charge when it comes to wine choice - be it your favourite cheap and cheerful quaffer, a splurge, or trying something new.
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Simple pleasures
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Simple pleasures
Some of the best winter meals come from the simplest beginnings.
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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
Deciding to gather immediate family to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday in May came with parameters: Mum and I preferred not to host at either of our Central Otago homes.
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Budget-friendly feast
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Budget-friendly feast
This winter in our house we’re all about large batch cooking, things that can cook away in the background while we go about our daily tasks.
Comforting food for winter
Comforting food for winter
As the days get chilly, there's plenty of delicious recipes to make and enjoy in our Fresh Winter Edition.
Sausage pie
Sausage pie
For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad.
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Puddings for whānau
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Puddings for whānau
This pudding is very much a sticky date pudding with a winter warming twist.
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Heartfelt kai
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Heartfelt kai
As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.
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Fair game for winter
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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.
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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.
Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain
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.
Food to enhance 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.
Catnip wines designed for anxious cats and dogs
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.
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Springing into the new season
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Springing into the new season
Spring. A time of renewal, rebirth and growth, lengthening daylight hours and (hopefully) increasing temperatures. What new things might we look forward to on the wine front?
Wholesome food for chilly days
Wholesome food for chilly days
One of the joys of winter is a Sunday at home with something yummy in the oven or slow cooker, creating rich and delicious flavours with little or no work from the cook.
Dessert good enough for breakfast
Dessert good enough for breakfast
Former Dunedin student and Masterchef contestant, now pastry chef and food writer, Alice Taylor, has experienced Otago winters so knows a good pudding is essential.
