Cabbage, Pork and Fennel Pasta
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires This is a dish I pull out all the time. I know! Cabbage and pasta, what is she thinking? But trust me, it is delicious and it will become your go-to on a midweek winter’s night when there is little else in the fridge but some cabbage. […]
How Neat
Words Denise Irvine Images Ashlee DeCaires I have a fondness for quinces and vermouth but have always enjoyed them independently of each other, as in quince paste and a glass of vermouth with loads of ice. This Monday afternoon, the two things unexpectedly come together in a cocktail at Neat, the speciality liquor store and […]
Sleep – The Best Medicine
Words Natalie Jacques (The Herbal Dispensary) Sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have to support our wellbeing, yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy. Many people struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking feeling refreshed – and it’s easy to brush it off as just “part […]
TURMERIC & BLACK PEPPER NOODLES
Recipe & Images by Amber Bremner This simple noodle dish is inspired by the flavours of Vietnamese chả cá lã vọng, a traditional Hanoi fish dish that features turmeric, black pepper, garlic and dill. I actually couldn’t find dill anywhere, so used coriander instead and the result is a delicious, fragrant, vibrant yellow bowl of […]
Southern Fried Chicken
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson Fried chicken is a dish loved around the world, but it was one particular American Colonel and his eleven secret herbs and spices that made the Southern American comfort food famous. The trick to making succulent moist chicken is to brine it first, and after much research and […]
The Magic of Minestrone
WORDS AND IMAGES JULIE LE CLERC Minestrone is the kind of dish that reminds a cook why they fell in love with food in the first place. It’s generous, adaptable and bursting with goodness. A true Italian classic, this rustic soup isn’t about precision – it’s about intuition, about using what’s in season, and about […]
Revisiting Rotorua
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan When the team at the Regent Rotorua invited us to spend the weekend, I didn’t have to be asked twice. I love hanging out in Rotorua, as there is so much to do. In fact, a weekend is not long enough, unless it is one of many planned. The Regent, conveniently located […]
Pea & Paneer Curry
Recipe and images by Emma Galloway This simple curry comes together in the time it takes to cook rice. While the ingredients list looks long, it is mostly just spices. You can find fresh curry leaves at selected supermarkets and fruit and vege stores. They freeze well and can be used straight from frozen, meaning […]
Taste of Tours
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan What started as a fun trip with an old friend to Sicily has turned into a new business – Taste of Tours. It’s no secret that I love to travel. Combine it with great food and wine and a big dash of storytelling and it’s the perfect recipe for me and, it […]
Excess Cabbage
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires For me, cabbage is one of those vegetables that doesn’t come with fond childhood memories – be it the boiled variety that accompanied many a winter meal in the 80s or the horrors of the cabbage soup diet. The fact is there are many more ways to enjoy this […]