Our Food

Manaaki condiments, made in Blenheim with traditional Māori ingredients, aren’t just delicious. They also spread hospitality and generosity.

The Topp Twins had to beg their mum Jean to share their nana’s famous Gingernut Biscuit recipe for their new cookbook Topp Country: A Culinary Journey.

Put a fresh and healthy twist on muffins by swapping out blueberries for antioxidant-rich blackcurrants.

Chrysanthemums are a florist favourite, but one type makes a great dish too.

Truffle flavour marries perfectly with butter, cream and eggs and  exceptionally well with food that is white: potato, rice, bread or pizza dough, cauliflower, pasta and fish.

Fresh brussels sprouts are the star of the show in this healthy-yet-tasty side dish.

A cake on a grand scale that tastes as good as it looks. Make it from scratch or buy the best sponge cake, meringues and lemon curd you can and proceed to assembly. Use a cardboard cake round if possible. The cake is lovely to eat the day after making.

If you are struggling to eat up your cauliflower, Kristina Jensen can get you into a pickle.

It’s always exciting to find a new herb, even if it’s one that has been around for thousands of years.

A glut of apples is easily transformed with a little brown sugar and pinch of nutmeg.

This hearty salad combines sweet, savoury and tangy flavours for a refreshing dinner accompaniment.

It's lemon season, and in celebration of this New Zealand backyard stalwart we've created three tangy, citrus recipes to add some zest to your winter menu.

Here’s a list of some fantastic New Zealand artisan food producers you should be adding to your shopping cart.

Make merry with this chill-beating med-inspired feast to warm a cold night.

This indulgent cheesecake is not only pretty, but worth every single calorie.

Cider vinegar, mustard and caraway punch up this simple, elegant slaw.

Ruth Pretty's chewy, buttery, ginger slice will soon become your go-to-recipe for morning teas and special occasions.

The bed of spiced lamb mince sauce packs some serious flavour in this hearty winter dish.

Celebrate cold weather with sweet leeks and hearty potatoes.

Warm up from the cold weather with these hearty and easy soup recipes.

A refreshing and simple dessert.  Green or gold kiwifruit, or a mixture of both can be used.

Pair a few of these sweet Jewish scrolls with your morning coffee.

Our make your own Cream of Watercress Soup from this easy to grow green.

This classic party-favourite is dressed up with almonds, honey and lemon zest.

A delivery business with a twist boosts returns for a Gisborne orchard.

Ruth Pretty shares the secret to creating restaurant-quality garlic bread.

Wairarapa sheep and beef farmers Dion Kilmister and Ali Scott of Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats are focused on ensuring what their customers eat is as good as what they eat at home.

The softer and squishier persimmons get, the better they are.

It’s technically not a nut, but Kristina is nuts for this nut.

Walnut tart is a favourite in France, known as tarte aux noix.

Mother’s Day is almost here (it’s this Sunday, May 12th) so get sorted with these fresh ideas for activities, gestures and gifts to show you care.

Mustards are the most feared of leafy greens, but they’re now essential in Jenny Somervell's kitchen.

Celebrate the earthy jerusalem artichoke with this warming, potato-based soup.

My Indian Kitchen author Ashia Ismail-Singer shares three variations of this classic Indian drink.