Food & Wine

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Christmas family fare

Annabel and Rose Langbein share two recipes they are looking forward to sharing with family at Christmas.

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Little strawberry, almond and brown butter cakes

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Little strawberry, almond and brown butter cakes

I love a little treat and these cute cakes with a hint of fresh strawberry are the perfect little cakes.

With Christmas approaching and the rush on to catch up with friends and family it is always good to have a treat in the tins to grace the afternoon tea table, have with an after-dinner coffee or gift.

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Patience richly rewarded

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Patience richly rewarded

A passion for Riesling shone in this lineup, through the lens of three Central producers and one from Waipara.

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The bits on the side

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The bits on the side

Turkey and ham usually get top billing on a Christmas menu, but Jo Elwin likes the sides to steal the show.

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Christmas delights on a friendly budget

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Christmas delights on a friendly budget

Alison Lambert creates an outstanding and memorable Christmas dinner for less.

Gifts that keep on giving

Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.

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A fresh take on a fruity classic

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A fresh take on a fruity classic

This Christmas cake full of dried fruits is probably best left a day before cutting.

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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle

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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle

Summer! The barbecue comes out of hibernation and while warmer days trend towards white wines, there is a wonderful synergy between food fresh off the barbecue and Australian shiraz.

Delectable desserts

There is nothing like a show-stopping Christmas dessert to finish off a celebration dinner. Here are some of Fresh’s favourites.

Say cheese

The New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers Association has the following tips to create a New Zealand cheese board.

Variety is the spice of life

Variety is the spice of life

Joe Trivelli’s recipes for gnocchi with asparagus, sorrel soup and hake and radishes provide vivid colours and fresh flavours to welcome brighter days.

Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh

Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.

Kitchen at heart of student memories

As Grace Bean wraps up her third year studying culinary arts in Dunedin, it feels fitting to reflect on the wild, wonderful journey it’s been, she writes.

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Watercress soup

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Watercress soup

Watercress is fantastic at the moment. It can be eaten raw in a sandwich or tossed through your salads. It is also great incorporated into soups as I have done here. It has...

Serving good hearty kai

Christall Lowe’s new book dives deep into her family’s storehouse of kai.

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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines

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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines

I think this happens to me every year: one minute it’s early spring, the next Christmas feels like it’s knocking on the door.

Connectivity key to longevity

We can improve our lives by learning from ancient communities, writes organic cook Hagar Ozri.

Brew marks 100 years of Four Square brand

On July 4, 100 years ago, a bloke called Heaton Barker idly drew a square around the date on his desk while on the phone discussing the formation of a grocers’ co-operative buying group.

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