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Food & WineMarch 17

This season’s wines tell story of weather-tested vines

NZ Wine sent out a media release this week regarding the grape harvest across NZ.
This season’s wines tell story of weather-tested vines
This season’s wines tell story of weather-tested vines
Food & WineMarch 17

Home kitchen where it all begins

After a failed attempt at becoming a graphic designer, Anais Ca Dao van Manen realised her passion and focus lay in cooking.
Home kitchen where it all begins
Home kitchen where it all begins
Food & WineMarch 10

Real Mexican at home

Growing up in Mexico City was the best food education that money could not buy, Daniella Guevara Munoz says.
Real Mexican at home
Real Mexican at home
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Food & WineMarch 10

Holidays call for indulgence

With a spate of long weekends on the horizon, and the lack of a proper summer holiday, I am focused on getting away on a series of short breaks where I don’t do a lot of cooking.
Holidays call for indulgence
Holidays call for indulgence
Food & WineMarch 10

Record entry numbers for awards

In its 10th year the Outstanding Food Producer Awards (OFPA) is attracting record entries.
Record entry numbers for awards
Record entry numbers for awards
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Food & WineMarch 10

Aubergine schnitzel with lemon and yoghurt

Aubergine holds its own beautifully when treated like this.
Aubergine schnitzel with lemon and yoghurt
Aubergine schnitzel with lemon and yoghurt
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Food & WineMarch 10

Don't talk rot

On the international stage, sales of some of the most famous sweet and fortified wine styles such as Sauternes and Port have seen a significant drop-off.
Don't talk rot
Don't talk rot
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Food & WineMarch 3

Tomato, green bean and lentil salad

This is the sort of salad that earns its place on the table. 
Tomato, green bean and lentil salad
Tomato, green bean and lentil salad
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Food & WineMarch 3

Dishes to let summer linger

The best way to draw out every precious moment of summertime is to keep cooking summery dishes — ideally cooked over the fire and eaten outdoors.
Dishes to let summer linger
Dishes to let summer linger
Food & WineMarch 3

Street food a reflection

Street food is fast, hot, endlessly creative and full of personality — a vivid reflection of a city and its people, Yang Liu says.
Street food a reflection
Street food a reflection
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Food & WineMarch 3

Spritzes, rosés, reds — taste of summer that wasn’t

Summer's failure to make an appearance this year scuppered my plans for today’s trio of mixed pairs, but all is not lost.
Spritzes, rosés, reds — taste of summer that wasn’t
Spritzes, rosés, reds — taste of summer that wasn’t
FashionFebruary 24

The language of wearing

Prof Margo Barton, of Otago Polytechnic’s School of Fashion, asks if there are more to clothes than how they look on a person. 
The language of wearing
The language of wearing
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Food & WineFebruary 24

Cans, casks also play part as wine containers

Bottles remain far, far and away the dominant form of packaging for the sale and consumption of wine, but alternatives do exist.
Cans, casks also play part as wine containers
Cans, casks also play part as wine containers
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Food & WineFebruary 24

Feed a crowd or save for later

These easy to make flatbreads are a great option for entertaining large groups for dinners, as leftovers for lunches and they’re so much nicer than anything store bought. 
Feed a crowd or save for later
Feed a crowd or save for later
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Food & WineFebruary 24

Chopped salad with dried mint

Ripe tomatoes, cooling cucumber and a sharp lime dressing with dried mint brings a welcome freshness to the table any time of year.
Chopped salad with dried mint
Chopped salad with dried mint
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Food & WineFebruary 17

Dinner to lunch

I dine out at lunch time more than my wallet likes, because lunches are hard.
Dinner to lunch
Dinner to lunch
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Food & WineFebruary 17

Quick, crunchy pickled cucumbers

Cucumbers are flourishing at present, making it the perfect time to put down a batch of pickles.
Quick, crunchy pickled cucumbers
Quick, crunchy pickled cucumbers
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Food & WineFebruary 17

Impressive sextet of Chardonnays from around South Is

Today's lineup really is a "sextet of sizzling Shardonnay" (yes, I do recognise the spelling mistake ... it’s just me being prone to alliteration).
Impressive sextet of Chardonnays from around South Is
Impressive sextet of Chardonnays from around South Is
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Food & WineFebruary 10

Rewards if you hang on to pinot

I have indulged in a few older pinot noirs from the cellar over the holiday period, so I enjoyed the chance to taste through this wonderful selection of current release wines
Rewards if you hang on to pinot
Rewards if you hang on to pinot
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Food & WineFebruary 10

Private chef life not all glitz and glam

The life of a private chef sounds glamorous, but is it?
Private chef life not all glitz and glam
Private chef life not all glitz and glam
Food & WineFebruary 10

Saving money, time

At this time of year as we deal with the holiday hangover, keeping things simple and budget-friendly are a must.
Saving money, time
Saving money, time
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Food & WineFebruary 10

Crispy fried kohlrabi with a yoghurty slaw

Kohlrabi doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, but once you slice it into rounds, crumb it and fry it until golden, it becomes something completely crave-worthy. 
Crispy fried kohlrabi with a yoghurty slaw
Crispy fried kohlrabi with a yoghurty slaw
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Food & WineFebruary 3

Charred hispi (cone) cabbage with miso and sesame butter

This cabbage chars beautifully on the outside while staying sweet and tender within.
Charred hispi (cone) cabbage with miso and sesame butter
Charred hispi (cone) cabbage with miso and sesame butter
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Food & WineFebruary 3

Marseille morsels

Annabel and Rose Langbein's recipes this week are best suited to picnics and lazy summer days, inspired by one of their favourite European cities - Marseille.
Marseille morsels
Marseille morsels