Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Olivia Caldwell enjoys sharing plates under a vine- covered ceiling at Kinross Cottage.
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
After the indulgence of the festive season, this is my go-to carb-free bake.
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
If sales figures are to be believed, Pinot Gris is likely to be one of the biggest selling wine styles over the summer months.
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In fine spirits
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In fine spirits
Wine columnist Mark Henderson searches out the emerging makers of brandy or fine in Otago.
Courgettes, basil and pasta
Courgettes, basil and pasta
Nigel Slater has a suggestion for all those courgettes.
Stressing the simple
Stressing the simple
Still on holiday?
In want of something sour
In want of something sour
A couple of piquant pickles are handy for hot weather, writes Nigel Slater.
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Fresh flavours, minimal effort
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Fresh flavours, minimal effort
Whether you’re still on holiday or easing back into the swing of things, we have two delicious, easy recipes for you that encapsulate everything we love about summer cooking.
Behind the scenes of butling
Behind the scenes of butling
Butlers are something seen in Downton Abby-type dramas not in real life, you might think.
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Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer
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Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer
The core of these selections typify the reach of sauvignon blanc across the country.
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Courgette and feta snack muffins
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Courgette and feta snack muffins
Courgettes have arrived, sweet, tender and full of flavour.
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.
Food inspired by summer
Food inspired by summer
If you are craving the sun, sea and salt air that comes with a holiday by the sea but cannot quite get there, Donna Hay’s latest book will certainly put you in the mood without going anywhere.
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No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream
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No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream
This no-fuss, no-churn ice cream brings together the sweetness of cherries, the crunch of toasted pistachios and a hint of rose for something a little exotic.
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The wine to take into that (fleeting) sun on the deck
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The wine to take into that (fleeting) sun on the deck
Welcome to the final column before the short Christmas-New Year break for Fresh.
Beetroot and onion pakoras with coriander and mint raita
Beetroot and onion pakoras with coriander and mint raita
No-fuss, comfort and fun food is what New Zealand chef Wendy Morgan is all about, and at this time of year that is all you want from food.
Prawn skewers with zucchini, lime and chilli
Prawn skewers with zucchini, lime and chilli
Skewers are great entertaining food, easy to prepare in advance so you can cook them at the last minute and enjoy.
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Strawberry loaf
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Strawberry loaf
This loaf is fresh, moist and tastes like strawberries.
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Party predicament
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Party predicament
This holiday season Jo Elwin shares three of her tried and true recipes she knows guests love to enjoy again... and again.
Badass double beef and bacon burger
Badass double beef and bacon burger
Olivia Galletly, who lives north of Auckland and is author of food blog "The Hungry Cook", likes to cook food with bold flavours which is comforting, not too fussy and most importantly delicious.
