NIK GRIMMETT loves his meat barbequed to perfection. In the first of a series, he checks out Green Mountain Grill’s latest.
Food & Drink
Afghan Biscuits aka Chocolate Roughs
The etymology of these classic New Zealand cookies may be considered controversial in these modern times, so much so that Griffins renamed them ‘roughs’ in their packaging. Either way, they’re still a yummy chocolate biscuit with added crunch from cornflakes. I added cocoa rice puffs too. I made a double […]
Akarua Vertical Tasting
PHIL PARKER gets acquainted with Akarua wine in a vertical tasting with a hint of horizontal floor-holding.
What makes this wine great?
The first in a regular series where amateur wine connoisseur PETER GRIFFIN introduces us to some of the wines he loves – and explains what makes them great.
A future for NZ wine tourism?
Before the Covid-19 restrictions, wine writer PHIL PARKER ran a thriving wine tourism operation. Now, he’s had to rethink everything.
Tuatara’s Pacific Pale Ale – a tropical idyll
Witchdoctor’s crafty beer correspondent HADYN GREEN sups on a uniquely southern hemisphere beer style that more of us should be drinking.
Decadent dessert, or slice of ill health?
With all the delicious and healthy alternatives now available, CARRIE STEELE wonders why chefs are still creating “decadent desserts”.
Behmor AB Plus coffee roaster review
Longtime coffee fiend CHARLES JAMESON got a yearning to roast his own beans. Read about his experiences with a popular home roaster.