Our Food
Recipe: Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate & Raspberry Loaf
This loaf makes a fantastic breakfast, lunch box filler or afternoon snack.
Nicola Galloway: Broad Bean, Avocado and Feta Dip
Nicola welcomes broad bean season with a delicious spring snack.
Recipe: New Potato Salad with Crispy Chorizo, Olives, Green Beans & Lemon Mayo
Chock-full of good stuff, this salad is a potluck winner.
This farm has a passion for pulses
In celebration of legume season, Angela Clifford shares the ins and outs of growing these fantastic crops.
Recipe: Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Paté
Earthy mushrooms combine with sweet, caramelised onions to make a moreish dip.
Scoop’d: Where to find the best ice cream and gelato around New Zealand this summer
You've got all summer to make your way through the best ice creams the country has to offer.
The Westport woman putting an award-winning twist on the classic Kiwi pie
Her business has outgrown its original pandemic-proof online-only model into bricks and mortar retail, with a commercial kitchen and 17 staff.
Recipe: Sauerkraut with Spring Onion, Radish, Chilli & Ginger
A staple sauerkraut loosely inspired by kimchi.
Recipe: Moroccan Preserved Lemons
When you have an abundance of lemons, preserve them in salt and add a versatile burst of flavour to many dishes all year round.
Martini magic: The key elements to making a truly excellent gin martini
The gin experts at Blackwell & Sons answer our pressing questions on martini-making
Four New Zealanders reflect on the treasured pavlova
Because as a group of New Zealand writers and creatives discovered, we all have a pavlova tale to tell.
Recipe: Apple Mint Kombucha
A refreshing summery kombucha that can be turned into delicious ice blocks.
Nicola Galloway: Flash-Cooked Asparagus and One-Jar Aioli
Nicola makes the most of the short and sweet asparagus season.
Why strawberry season is a favourite on The Food Farm
For Angela Clifford and her family, living on The Food Farm has been about appreciating the wonders of food and nature. Strawberries have been a key part of the journey.
Recipe: Ethiopian Carrot and Peanut Soup
This warming, nutritious soup is cheap, cheerful and easy to make.
Recipe: Honey Roasted kūmara
Grant Allen shares his roast kūmara recipe, which is topped with dollops of a sour cream dressing.
The classic American candy taking Christchuch by storm
One woman’s bid to replicate the old-fashioned nut brittle of her American youth has landed her a faithful Kiwi following.
Nicola Galloway: Slow-Roasted Hazelnut Milk
Nicola talks about the importance of shopping local and the deliciousness that comes with it.
Recipe: Kiwi Red Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
A wholesome salad that combines good-for-you greens with nutty quinoa and a zesty dressing, perfect with roasted game.
Nicola Galloway: Whole-Egg Lemon Honey
Our resident food blogger Nicola Galloway has penned a lemon honey recipe that bucks tradition — using whole eggs and actual honey as sweetener.
This Grapefruit & Campari Sour is fit for a celebration
This cheerfully coloured aperitivo is the ideal appetite-sharpener.
New Zealand’s top cheese stores for 2023 have been crowned
From bustling supermarkets to cosy rural delis
Two friends are creating a buzz with their ancient tipple
A honey obsession led a Canterbury beekeeper and his childhood friend to create an unorthodox golden libation picking up plenty of glittering gongs.
Recipe: Slow Roasted Lamb with Black Olives and Red Onion
Take roast lamb to new heights with a black olive, red onion and date crust.
Spring inspiration for using up a garden lemon glut
How to take advantage of the abundance of spring lemons.
Recipe: Keto Sticky Asian Pork Belly
Serve this moreish sticky pork with rice or greens.
Recipe: Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello mixed with Prosecco and soda water, garnished with a sprig of honey-spiked rosemary — sunshine in a glass.
The many pros of supporting the local grain economy
Why purchasing from other local growers will help your community food systems become as sufficient and diverse as possible.
