These are some of our favourite food bites for the weekend.
• Make the most of this season's peaches
Stone fruits are at their absolute best right now and should be celebrated far beyond a quick snack on the go. From salads to cocktails and desserts, Delaney Mes shows us how to make the most of the delicious fruit.
See Delaney's delicious recipes here.
Here's a healthy way to feed a crowd and utilise in-season veges. Megan May's summer lasagne will make for a colourful addition to any table.
See the recipe over on bite.co.nz.
With more savoury delights than you can poke a chopstick at, Jesse Muligan has found a real winner in an old haunt deliciously transformed.
See Jesse's full review over at viva.co.nz.
Tucked away down a steep driveway in the middle of the Kingsland shops, you'll find Mondays. A pretty little place covered in vines and serving up organic wholefoods perfect for a weekend health kick.
Read the full review here.
• Meat-eaters twice as likely to get diabetes
New research suggests vegans are at a lower risk of developing diabetes than those of us consuming animal products.
Read the full story here.
• 7 superfoods that aren't as healthy as you think
Are you relying on almond milk to get your daily calcium intake or canned tuna for omega 3? You may need to rethink your consumption of these foods, a leading nutritionist warns.
Read the full story here.
• Veuve Clicquot rosé garden pop up at Ostro
Arguably one of the most fun parts of being at the polo, champagne masters Veuve Clicquot are recreating their swanky Rosé garden from the NZ Polo Open as a pop up at Ostro. The restaurant's deck has been transformed into a floral wonderland where punters will be able to purchase a flute of Veuve Clicquot, and enjoy a round of mallet mini-put.
• When: February 22 to March 12
• Where: Ostro Brasserie and Bar, Level 2, Seafarers Building, Tyler St, Auckland
See here for more details.
Royal watchers have spotted the Australian-born Queen's unique choice of decoration.