The New Zealand Herald Publications Select a network ° 0 / ° 0 Loading…Change
Food & Wine
RSS
Five unlikely winemakers
Wine is being produced in some of the world's most unlikely places thanks to a combination of innovation, economics and…
A South Island movable feast
Life is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.
Peter Calder: Solid fare, superbly prepared
I was never cool enough to be a bFM listener - the music they played didn't have quite as much by way of a tune as I like…
Cheers: A beer with no pub ... it's great
Oh the joys of being self-employed. My boss is a swine and my staff are idle, workshy layabouts, but being my own boss means…
Food & Wine
Grant Allen: Tiny and so tasty (+recipes)
The Port Waikato whitebait crown is hotly contested, says Grant Allen.
Booked until Christmas
Business lunches are the order of the day this summer, as the corporate world celebrates Christmas in style - and a new…
Recipe: Winner Takes All Whitebait Fritters
Serves 4 for lunch The actual fritter recipe is a closely held secret and could not be obtained, so you will have to use…
Recipe: Whitebait 'Frittata'
When I was buying whitebait a few weeks ago a woman waiting next to me gave me this recipe. I tried it and have to say this…
Recipe: Whitebait Puffs
Glenfield College Home and School Association, Auckland, recipe, circa 1960. Serves 10 as a pass-around…
Infographic: Coffee - NZ's stimulant of choice
Coffee is one of the most popular stimulants around the world - Kiwis consume their fair share and we generally like it…
Kiwi kids craft perfect pavs
Rooky cooks from across the country have show they've got the skills to craft a perfect pavlova.
And NZ's best cafe is...
The best cafe in New Zealand has been taken out by a Nelson eatery, praised for its spicy food, unique alfresco experience…
Shane Warne's new Moa brew
Craft brewer Moa has gone into business with Australian cricket legend Shane Warne.
Germany's world heritage beer?
Food & Wine Archives
German brewers say a five-century-old beer purity law deserves a spot on the UNESCO list for "intangible…
Recipes
Grant Allen: Kitchen confidences (+recipes)
Longstanding mates Margot and Mel are the toast of…
Recipe: Grilled Pigeon, Beetroot and Spinach
Serves 6 • Three whole pigeons to give 6 breasts…
Recipe: Apple and Plum Crumble
Serves 6 • 300g plain white flour • 150g small oats •…
Recipe: Rabbit Rillettes
Rillettes can be used as a canape or cold starter…
Recipes
Recipe: Passionfruit melting moments
Makes 16 • 175g unsalted butter, softened • ¼…
Recipe: Passionfruit tart
Serves 6-8 • 1 ½ cups plain flour • 125g…
Recipe: Passionfruit curd
Makes 2 cups • 3 eggs, lightly beaten •…
Grant Allen: Barbie with the boys (+recipes)
Bite-sized barbecue meals allow guests to mix and…
Life & Style
Drinkers live longer - study
Research found people who drank heavily had a lower mortality rate than those who did not drink any alcohol at all.
Be part of the news. Send pics, video and tips to nzherald.