by Lauraine Jacobs | Aug 1, 2023 | Around NZ, Opinion
Southland’s food flag is flying high and so is Lauraine Jacobs. We welcomed Aotearoa’s queen of food writing (and thinking!) to share her Southland explorations of the New Zealand food story. I have always said the best position to view things clearly is...
by Tash McGill | Jul 21, 2023 | Opinion
Lesley Chandra, head chef and owner at Sidart. It’s remarkable what just two years and a public holiday can do for catapulting an under-valued part of our cultural and food story into mainstream acceptance. We should be jumping and whooping from the rafters to see the...
by Editor | Jun 23, 2022 | At Home
Matariki is a time for pausing, planning and celebrating. It’s a great chance to get together with whānau for shared meals. Here’s a vegan version of a classic pudding that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is an easy but delicious recipe that uses...
by Editor | May 5, 2022 | News
Matariki is extra special this year as its first time as an official holiday. The stars of Rotorua and BOP’s culinary scene will also have moments to shine this Winter with eateries across both regions entering the Matariki Dish Challenge. The Matariki Dish...
by Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Jun 26, 2021 | Around NZ, Around NZ Featured
Words David Wrigley, Images Vicki Ravlich-Horan It’s Wednesday the 28th of April, one of those beautiful, early autumn mornings that the Waikato does so well: wispy, high clouds in a glorious deep blue sky, the year’s first threat of frost in the air. The full moon...