A few of our favourite foodie picks for the weekend.
Staying in to watch the rugby or the sailing this weekend? We have rounded up some of the best dishes to enjoy while you're rugged up on the couch.
Planning on dining out? We've got some great suggestions for where to eat, plus the best events to head to over the long weekend.
• Delaney Mes' delicious duck recipes
Although it's duck season, Delaney Mes says she prefers to purchase her duck from the supermarket. She's gone for something more accessible for these recipes, and kept things simple.
"A very easy slow-cooker dish, and a simple pan-searing makes two simple and impressive meals. Don't forget the glass of red."
Find her duck recipes here.
• Giving up sugar for Junk Free June
Junk Free June has begun and for many Kiwis that means the start of their annual dietary overhaul, giving up unhealthy food or drink for the month.
For those of you giving up sugar for the month, Bite.co.nz has pulled together a list of sugar-free recipes, cooking tips and for our alcohol-free friends, there is even a sugar-free cocktail-style smoothie recipe.
Read the full article over on bite.co.nz.
Winter is settling in nicely and the team over at Viva are dreaming of warming curries for dinner. From butter chicken to rendang, try these tasty recipes.
See all the recipes here.
For an authentic taste of Italy, Viva eating out editor Jesse Mulligan says Osteria del Pane in Herne Bay is the place to go.
"We've been familiar with that phrase al dente for 30 years in New Zealand but a restaurant that serves properly toothy pasta is still a rare and beautiful thing."
See the full review over on viva.co.nz.
Canvas writer Kim Knight was hit with a "punch in the palate" when she dined at Greek-inspired restaurant Gerome.
"The meat was meaty, and, as previously noted, the olives landed with a thwack. After years of eating soft, sweet pork belly, this was like getting a seat at the grown-up table."
Read Kim Knight's full review here.
• New opening: The Lula Inn at the Viaduct
The Crew Club is no more, after several weeks of renovations the Viaduct hot spot has transformed into a modern South Pacific eatery and drinkery - The Lula Inn.
The Lula Inn promises to provide a "miles-away-hideaway" hideaway, where the folks are friendly and the good times just "keep-on-keeping-on."
For more information see viva.co.nz.
• Is salt healthier than we think?
Has salt been given a bad name? A leading research scientist says:
"Eating too little [salt] can cause insulin resistance, increased fat storage and may even increase the risk of diabetes - not to mention decreasing our sex drive."
Read the full story here.
• Ten superfoods your should grow instead of buy
Superfoods are the health-boosting fruits and vegetables that claim to fight cancer and add years to our lives. But these so-called wonder crops often come with a hefty price tag.
Dr Mosley and Mr Wong list the very ordinary superfoods you can grow at home for a fraction of the price it would cost you to buy trendy alternatives at health stores.
See the full list here.
• Why energy drinks and alcohol are a bad mix
People who add energy drinks to alcohol have a higher risk of injury from car accidents and fights, compared to those who drink alcohol straight. This is the conclusion of a meta-analysis of 13 studies published in March in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Read the full story here.
Whisky enthusiasts get geared up for the sixth annual Ardbeg Day, for the release of the limited edition 2017 Ardbeg Kelpie. Ardbeg Day is a key date for whisky connoisseurs who will have the chance to celebrate the new bottle with seafood canapes and under-the-sea-themed activities at four locations across the country.
The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.