Food & Wine

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

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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.

Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

Make the most of Christmas, don’t waste it, write the folks at Love Food Hate Waste.

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

I have been sitting on several reviews for bubblies, waiting for December when demand really takes off.

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Dandan pork noodles

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Dandan pork noodles

Dandan noodles are a Chinese noodle dish from the Sichuan region.

Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

Lamb is on the Christmas menu for many Kiwis this year. Photo: Julie Biuso via RNZ

Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around New Zealand this year, according to an online survey from Retail Meat NZ. But it comes at a cost.

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That's the spirit

Jack Foster is a master at pairing spirits with tasty morsels at Cardrona Distillery. Photos:...

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That's the spirit

With cocktails riding a wave of popularity right now, how do you pair these drinks with food as the Christmas entertaining season gets into full swing?

Gather round

Gather round

It’s time to celebrate those family traditions, or even discover some new ones, Penelope Maguire writes.

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Time to start thinking festive fare

Annabel (pictured) and Rose Langbein say the festive salmon dish is a stunning centrepiece. ...

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Time to start thinking festive fare

With the end of the year fast approaching, Annabel and Rose Langbein share two recipes perfect for Christmas lunch or a festive celebration this summer.

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Festive snacks with (easy) star power

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Festive snacks with (easy) star power

Year-end gives us reason to celebrate, and it has been a year so yes, please, pour me a drink. And let’s splash out on accompanying snacks.

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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

Marlborough may be the engine room of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc production, but it would be remiss to ignore the variety from other parts of the country

Feeding the soul with flowers and food

The festive season is a time when author, photographer and illustrator Kate Williams finds herself leaning into the textures and tones of a more traditional, northern-style Christmas.

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