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Petite Kitchen's lentil lasagne with rainbow chard and buffalo feta
Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich shares her recipe for a delicious lentil lasagne.
The best wine that draws on the past
Winemakers' eyes are on historic elements to enhance the flavours and textures of new creations. Jo Burzynska explains.
Review: Cassia, City
Chef Sid Sahrawat puts a Kiwi spin on his native Indian cuisine, writes Shandelle Battersby.
Body + Balance: Margi Robertson of Nom*D
Nom*D’s Margi Robertson believes moderation and the odd overseas adventure are the keys to wellbeing.
New Zealand fashion's new order
Looking ahead to an exciting show representing the wave of fresh talent within the local fashion industry.
A weekend of wine
Top sommeliers, connoisseurs and chefs will converge on the city's newest event, Wine Auckland, two days of tastings and liquid indulgence.
Recipe: Pickled salmon and terakihi
Try this fresh, quick and tasty combination of pickled salmon and terakihi.
The secret to ageing well
As the decades fly by, it is gumption and a life well lived that makes a woman beautiful, writes Noelle McCarthy.
Recipe: Teriyaki chicken kebabs
Angela Casley's teriyaki chicken kebabs are always are hit at a drinks party and the marinade is a great standby.
Recipe: Pork noodle balls
These delicious pork noodle balls dipped in plum sauce have never disappointed Angela's guests.
Designer-inspired cocktails + recipes
Five cocktail recipes inspired by some of New Zealand’s most celebrated fashion designers.
Noelle McCarthy: French women do get fat - and fooled
Welcome to France, where a svelte silhouette comes from a jar.
When in Wellington: A city guide by the faces behind web series Capital Culture
The real-life friends behind the funny web series share their favourite city spots.
Ark Coffee's Ulala Nakama shares her favourite things
Barista Ulala Nakama appreciates coffee in all its guises.
Six fresh cookbooks to inspire
We round up the hottest books in the gastronomy realm right now.
My Weekend: Karla Goodwin of Bluebells Cakery
The founder of Bluebells Cakery enjoys scouting cafes and markets on her Sundays off.
Romantic Tuscan escape
An Italian villa is the perfect setting for an exotic honeymoon, writes Alexia Santamaria.
Winter-appropriate pickles and chutneys
Home-cooked chutneys and pickles will tranform a dish and your tastebuds, writes Angela Casley.
Recipe: Lime pickle
Try Angela Casley's tasty lime pickle to give your meal that extra zing.
Recipe: Cranberry and pear chutney
Make the most of the pear season with this cranberry and pear chutney.
Recipe: Beetroot, apple and date chutney
This beetroot, apple and date chutney is perfect to place in little jars for a gift.
The new community-friendly hair salons
Janetta Mackay talks to two stylists who are redefining the way they do business.
Where to go: The Black Hoof, City
The city's newest tapas bar opens today - we meet the men behind it.
Jo Burzynska's wedding wine tips
Impress your wedding guests with a first-class wine selection. Jo Burzynska tells how.
Andrew Glenn: What's with hipster beards?
Full-blown — or should we call them full-grown — beards seem to be the only concession to winter warmth Kiwi blokes will make.
Petite Kitchen's decadent zucchini chocolate cakes
Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen sneaks vegetables into this delicious cake recipe.
The new way to wear a full skirt
A loose sweater and full, voluminous skirt is the easiest styling trick this season.
The Manifesto Interview: Nat Cheshire
Architect Nat Cheshire shares his essentials - from designers to restaurants and exercise routines.