Friday, July 10, 2026

Food & Drink

New hub for hospo sector

Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, has raised a toast to new technology expected totake the headache out of supplying alcohol. Hospo Hub is a free, one-stop...

Your edible garden

By Greenrose Garden Centre There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping outside and picking fresh food from your own garden. Whether it’s a handful of...

Q&A with Simon Gault, high-flying chef

He's known for his fervour for food, but as PJ TAYLOR discovers, there's more to Simon Gault, the master of the kitchen.  Where were you...

Simon Gault’s Light, Pillowy Gnocchi

  Servings 4 Prep time 30 mins If you’ve ever made gnocchi that turned out dense, heavy or like little rubber bullets, this potato gnocchi recipe is...

Nutrition for strong bones

Nutrition plays a huge role in building and maintaining strong bones, especially if you’retaking medications that may affect bone density. Good bone health is...

A better (but not bitter) brew

The perfect cup of coffee is a simple pleasure, but achieving it is a careful balanceof flavour, aroma and ritual. For some, it is the...

Meringue Log

Meringue Log A nostalgic classic from my apprenticeship with Tony Astle at Antoine’s, where his wife Beth made it flawlessly every time – this much-loved...

Don’t miss the chance to enter Bakels Pie Awards

Wholesale and retail bakers, you have until 5pm on June 24 to enter this year’s Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. So while a large number...

Kiwi Curried Sausages

Servings 4-6 Prep 15 mins Every Kiwi family has their own curried sausages recipe, or at least they should. This is my version, proper old-school comfort...

Review – Franklin Club dishes up hearty menu

Journalist, food writer and now a Franklin Club member, Helen Perry, invites locals to visit the club’s restaurant and try the family-friendly menu. I...