Our Food

This is the only way to make burger patties.

In celebration of legume season, Angela Clifford shares the ins and outs of growing these fantastic crops.

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.

Her business has outgrown its original pandemic-proof online-only model into bricks and mortar retail, with a commercial kitchen and 17 staff.

A staple sauerkraut loosely inspired by kimchi.

When you have an abundance of lemons, preserve them in salt and add a versatile burst of flavour to many dishes all year round.

Embrace the festive season with this keto take on a Christmas staple.

The gin experts at Blackwell & Sons answer our pressing questions on martini-making

Because as a group of New Zealand writers and creatives discovered, we all have a pavlova tale to tell.

A refreshing summery kombucha that can be turned into delicious ice blocks.

Nicola makes the most of the short and sweet asparagus season.

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.

This warming, nutritious soup is cheap, cheerful and easy to make.

Grant Allen shares his roast kūmara recipe, which is topped with dollops of a sour cream dressing.

One woman’s bid to replicate the old-fashioned nut brittle of her American youth has landed her a faithful Kiwi following.

There’s not much you can’t do with this beloved orange vegetable.

Nicola talks about the importance of shopping local and the deliciousness that comes with it.

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 cheerfully coloured aperitivo is the ideal appetite-sharpener.

Adding Limoncello to the syrup makes this cake ultra-decadent.

New Zealand’s top cheese stores for 2023 have been crowned

From bustling supermarkets to cosy rural delis

A honey obsession led a Canterbury beekeeper and his childhood friend to create an unorthodox golden libation picking up plenty of glittering gongs.

Take roast lamb to new heights with a black olive, red onion and date crust.

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.

A keto-friendly take on a bakery classic.

A Little Bit Naughty

With summer upon us what better time is there to get kitchen-creative and indulge in some brunchy delights from Christchurch’s own viral culinary queen Kitty Williams – known for her viral posting of a ham and cheese scroll recipe during the national lockdown of 2021.

Skillfully Simple – Earl Restaurant

Tom Newfield, founder of Christchurch’s iconic Earl restaurant , is passionate about creating a relaxed vibe for his diners, with an ethos that dining out should be about atmosphere, service and wine, as well as exceptionally good food.

Limoncello mixed with Prosecco and soda water, garnished with a sprig of honey-spiked rosemary — sunshine in a glass.

Why purchasing from other local growers will help your community food systems become as sufficient and diverse as possible.

Even the kids will eat their leeks with this one.

From boutique stores to commercial ventures, ice creameries from around the country have taken out the top gongs at this year's awards.