Latest Food & Drink
Is decaf tea healthier? Experts weigh in
Tea is full of health benefits, but do we drink too much? And is it time to switch?
Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating
New York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.
Tomato sauce showdown: From basic to bougie, here’s how they stack up
From classic Wattie’s to pickle-flavoured twists, we break down your tomato sauce options.
What was in the Kiwi pie that went viral?
It's clear what it looks like, but do first impressions ring true?
Sushi, burrito or beef burger? This recipe merges all three
Inspired by chef Peter Yen's 'sushiritto', this recipe adds burger elements to the mix.
Vegetarian hawker rolls with eggplant and tamarind almonds
Packed with sweet and savoury flavours, this is a brilliant option for a meat-free meal.
Recipes
Soba to spaghetti: Why chilled noodles are the perfect summer meal
Cool down with flavour-packed chilled noodle dishes – easy, versatile and delicious.
Cold brew, hot summer: How to make the perfect iced coffee at home
Beat the heat with DIY iced coffee.
The best produce to eat in January and February
It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.
Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss
Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
Fuss-free New Year’s Day brunch ideas – even if you’re feeling worse for wear
Celebrating the start of 2025 doesn't have to involve hours in the kitchen.
Recipes from Fresh
Sweet Chilli Crumbed Dory Bao Buns
Kids will love these bao buns - quick and easy to make but packed with flavour!
Smoked salmon poke bowl
As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this poke bowl is a light and healthy lunch...
Chicken Burger with a Twist
Give the traditional chicken burger an Asian twist with teriyaki sauce...
Fish Baguette with Tartare Sauce
Treat yourself at lunchtime! Take a few minutes to put this fish baguette together...
Thai Coconut Poached Fish
Spicy Thai basil provides an aromatic background to this recipe.
Apple, Walnut, and Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin
This rolled and stuffed pork roast makes an impressive dish for a cold night.
Latest Recipe collections
Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
30-minute 5-ingredient meals
Quick and simple meal solutions, for when you need dinner on the table in a hurry
Restaurant Reviews
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast
Inspired by the Mediterranean, there are even some NZ wines on the menu.
Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods
Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
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Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC
Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.
How much vitamin C do you actually need?
From kiwifruit to broccoli, these are the top 10 foods to boost your intake.
From wafers to wholegrain, how to match a cracker with a topping
With a vast range of varieties out there, Nikki Birrell unpacks the cracker conundrum.
‘More matcha than coffee’: How the green alternative is taking over
This potent green tea drink is overtaking coffee sales.
You might be throwing away food too soon - here’s how to tell
Scientists urge younger generations to use their senses to avoid wasting produce.
You might be throwing away food too soon - here’s how to tell
Scientists urge younger generations to use their senses to avoid wasting produce.
‘Wouldn’t be where I am today without NZ’: Broke Boy Taco opens new store
He was once homeless in the US. Now his food is a Kiwi cult favourite.
Spice up your go-to pasta salad with this recipe
A spicy sweet-sour homemade dressing with a pop of harissa is the key to this iteration.
A fresh take on potato salad? Skip the mayo
This recipe is creamy, tangy, and full of flavour.
Is he yolking? This doctor needs 56 eggs a week
OPINION: The GP's diet consists of eggs and espressos to power him through the day.
The seven health benefits of apples
An apple a day could indeed keep the doctor away. Here’s why, and the best apples to buy.
Simple heart-healthy foods you can find at the supermarket
With just a few food swaps, you can make your favourite meals more heart-friendly.
You've been boiling your eggs all wrong
Forget what your mother taught you, Italian scientists claim to have cracked it.