Our Food

Scattered walnuts beneath the plums adds a lovely crunch to this tart.

Maximum Flavour, Minimum Fuss

Resident latitude chef Samantha Parish knows what it is like to be busy, and in her new cookbook Cook Me she takes 30 dishes and presents each one three ways to create 90 lip-smacking recipes designed to carry you through those days when you need to slap it together, as well as those where you have the time to play the long game. Here is a sneak peek into two of her chapters ... enjoy!!

A Taste Explosion at Peppers Clearwater Resort

With a menu described as a ‘gourmet tour of the region’ we delight in discovering restaurant Lume, at Peppers Clearwater Resort.

Transitioning to a Diet Richer in Plants

How to build a better relationship with food, without the stress of restrictive eating. Nutritionist Stephanie Polson explains.

Freshen up your next lunch or picnic with this simple salad-in-a-jar.

There’s very sweet corn and then there’s good corn.

All the limes grown by this Gisborne family have prickly personalities but that doesn’t stop them from being in great demand.

The difference between a good steak and a great steak is the marinade.

Tender baked eggplant pairs beautifully with a fresh, protein-packed summer salad.

Pack these for a picnic, serve them for afternoon tea or enjoy them for dessert.

This is a cheat’s ice cream that uses condensed milk and whipped cream instead of a traditional custard base.

Wait until you try this gorgeous (and very moreish) dip; it’s always a hit.

Heavenly focaccia dotted with rosemary, fresh tomatoes and double-cream brie.

Add these dips and pickled asparagus bites to your next summer platter.

Panna cotta is easy to make, can be made in advance and is very refreshing after a heavy meal.

A sweet and crispy way to enjoy your harvested elderflower.

A super-simple and super-delicious addition to your Christmas lunch.

This recipe serves 4, but it's so good you'll want to eat it all yourself.

A colourful and warm salad to enjoy for a light lunch, or as a delicious side.

Chop, chop! Making this salad is a meditative task for busy minds.

Stumped on your Christmas centrepiece? Try one of these decadent treats.

This simple Mexican street food dish transforms basic BBQ corn cobs into a delicious delight.

Genetically diverse crops, though inefficient economically, are like insurance when environmental changes or disease strikes.

Elderflower cordial and lemons make a mean marmalade.

A light and lovely cake perfect for morning tea.

This gourmet version of a classic sweet makes a great homemade Christmas present.

By making the crust and veggies the day before, this stunning tart can be easily thrown together before a shared lunch or dinner.

Bursting with summer stonefruit and cream, a good roulade is a thing of beauty.

These canapés are little bursts of red, white and green.

Large, lacy, creamy white clusters of elderberry flowers are a pretty sight and a delicious find.

The chocolate biscuit base, a creamy chocolate centre and glossy boysenberry jelly will be a winner with your whānau.

If you love a rich, silky-smooth cheesecake, then this is the dessert for you.

Recipe: Lemon & Raspberry Zuccotto

Here’s a tangy, fruity take on the Italian classic, designed to keep the cook stress-free.

It’s no wonder Josh Hill’s pigs produce melt-in-the-mouth cured meats, feasting as they do on a diet of Canterbury sunshine and homegrown chestnuts.