Dishes we can whip out and wow our guests with are like little black dresses - reliable classics, writes Angela Casley.

A refreshing dessert of poached pears.

The joy of this risotto is its simplicity.

Stir-frying is one of those quick, simple dinners.

Nici Wickes learns to embrace dining trends that leave a meal’s decisions in someone else’s hands.

Low-calorie wines are a growing market globally, reports Jo Burzynska, and New Zealand vintners want to lead the way.

A delicious autumn cake from Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich.

New chefs, menus and openings around town.

International model Anmari Botha takes a trip down memory lane in homage to the “Me” decade. Photographer: Mara Sommer. Model: Anmari Botha from Red 11. Stylist: Dan Ahwa. Hair: Lauren Gunn at Stephen Marr Salon. Makeup: Samantha Holley for M.A.C Cosmetics Photographer's Assistant: Kingy Hsu. Stylist's Assistant: Anna Lee. Videographer: Alistair Macdonald

New Zealander Laura Myers is keeping things simple with her brand to watch, Atea. She talks to Viva's Zoe Walker.

Fashion's hottest design duo Proenza Schouler are stretching their wings with a new makeup collection, and tell Janetta Mackay this is only the start.

Sometimes clothes only matter because of the person wearing them.

International model Anmari Botha is as passionate about art as she is about ruling the runway.

Top model Anmari Botha showcases the hottest 70s-inspired looks for winter

Sometimes, even the most seasoned shopper's common-sense goes out the shoe store.

See every look at Louis Vuitton's Cruise 2015 show, presented at the Royal Palace in Monaco over the weekend.

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Jenny Drury of Ketz-Ke shares a recipe for a pineapple coconut slice.

Angela Casley delves into her cherished cookbooks to share some of her favourite recipes.

The chances of getting a fresh fish bargain keep slipping away.

Food editor Angela Casley shares her mother's recipe for sticky banana pudding.

Try Angela Casley's wild mushroom crostini.

This pan-fried fish has delicious flavours thanks to the taste of aubergine with honey and white wine.

New Zealand’s beloved sauvignon blanc has hidden its light under a bushel for too long, writes Jo Burzynska.

Janetta Mackay has attended plenty of beauty launches but this one was a performance piece.

Try this comforting risotto recipe from Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich

Shakespeare wrote, "If music be the food of love, play on," and for most of Chris Priestly's working life, a passion for live music has been entwined with his love of Auckland's cafe and food scene.

Take a look at the new campaign from Servilles, featuring the work of artist Judy Millar.

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