Lauraine Jacobs

There’s a bit of a trend in smart restaurants to make really interesting salads. Chefs everywhere seem to be building on a tasty sauce-like base...

I was fortunate to be invited to a truffle weekend at a country estate in central Hawke’s Bay last month during the truffle season. NZ...

As we see the first of the locally grown oranges and other citrus fruits start to trickle into the stores, it’s a timely reminder to...

When planning a Matariki feast, I like to feature some of the finest foods that are almost unique and synonymous with Aotearoa/New Zealand. A good...

Meatballs are having a moment. Not surprising, as they are universally loved by young and old and make an appearance in many food cultures. When...

Just back from an extraordinary four-day adventure along the Forgotten Highway and on a very flooded Whanganui river. It was a trip that utilised converted...

Seasonal food is the best. And just like that, our summer rolled into autumn, and stone fruit and berries have all but disappeared. We can...

Anyone who has a fig tree will appreciate the delicate nature of this very special late summer fruit. And will know that the figs need...

Keen to try a new ingredient? Miso is a Japanese pantry staple with lots of uses. Added to dishes, the paste adds ‘umami’ to the...

After the official celebratory holidays are over, many of us find that it’s still a while until our kids and grandkids return to school. There’s...