Glory of grenache: join the revolution
Sample the hottest trend in Australian wine with these four superb examples of modern grenache, including a Barossa classic and a $120 bottle of McLaren Vale magic.
Food & Drink
A pasta dish that’s a recipe for healthy eating
This is fuss-free, healthy cooking at its finest.
How your food choices can make you healthy and happy
It’s still only relatively recently that we’ve been able to connect the dots between the science of food, the art of cooking and their interactions with our health.
These fresh, healthy rice bowls are the ultimate dinner fix
These bowls keep weeknight dinners easy but never dull; no rules, just inspiration and a bit of assembly.
What to cook to impress a vegetarian
Thinking of going vegetarian or vegan – or perhaps you’re just looking to eat lighter? Try a vibrant curry, a perfect pasta or veggie-filled pie that will satisfy even the fussiest little eater.
Many cellar doors exist solely to shift booze – not this one
I don’t spend much time in cellar doors. It feels like work. But every time I travel towards the splendour of Mount Macedon, I make an exception for this incredible place.
The best place in the world to spot a leopard (and more)
Here we will revel in a wildlife documentary’s worth of sightings on grassy plains populated with elephants, hyenas, giraffes, all types of antelopes, and best of all, leopards and lions.
Big reds in Secret Cellar discount deal
A 96-point Barossa shiraz that usually retails for $120 a bottle headlines an all-star line-up in our wine club’s signature mixed dozen premium offer.
Annie Smithers’ simplest ever recipe
Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. Plus, five more fresh and easy recipes to spotlight the beauty of late-season tomatoes.
Annie Smithers’ gorgeous lamb chop French stew
Use lamb forequarter chops to bring out all the flavour of this classic French dish
Irresistible potato recipes you’ll love
From creamy mashed to crispy fries and the perfect roasted spud, add these perfect potato recipes to your culinary repertoire.
‘A couple of the best wines to ever come out of Orange’
This dialled-in bunch of winemakers and grape growers from the NSW Central Tablelands have created a drop which I can only describe as a masterclass in cool-climate chardonnay.
Why this jammy fruit makes the best summer eating
They beg to be eaten straight from the punnet, torn open to reveal their jammy interior. But if you can bear to wait, to let them find their place in a dish, the rewards are even greater.
Sweet and simple, this dessert is a one-pan wonder
The figs, halved and pressed into the batter, sink slightly as they bake, their juices seeping into the almond-scented sponge.
Sweet smell of rose years in the making
The hunt for a perfect vineyard led to the door of a grieving widow in the Barossa. Years later, the story – and the wines – keeps getting better.
Is this the world’s best stopover destination?
The traveller stopping here for a day or two, has entered a near-overwhelming culinary paradise where the national preoccupation is eating.
A healthy lamb salad that takes only minutes to prepare
Keep your cooking fresh and light with this health filled green salad.
A tomato tart that’s a burst of colour and flavour
Make the most of the ripe seasonal tomatoes with this impressive tart
Delicious and crunchy, this chicken traybake never fails to please
There is nothing sweeter or more life-affirming than the smell of spiced, roasting chicken.
That’s the spirit
It’s billed as the world’s first whisky crafted from leftover sourdough bread … so what does it taste like?
The pasta sauce that needs no cooking
Sometimes you want to give the people you love something that feels a little more special, something memorable without being complicated.
Try this choose-your-own-adventure dessert
It’s simple, interactive, and always a talking point – a great way to end a meal with friends and family.
How can I even begin to score a wine this good?
As a wine writer, I work hard to give the most accurate and objective scores I can. Then along comes a wine which is simply one of the most remarkable liquids you’ll ever put in your mouth.
16 light and healthy salmon recipes to fill your dose of omega-3
From an Ottolenghi tray bake to a David Herbert classic, discover a range of delicious and easy salmon recipes to make for dinner tonight.
Should a Melbourne pitstop be on your radar? Consider this
Victorian authorities have invested in bringing huge sporting and cultural events to their state – from F1 to Yayoi Kusama and now, the NFL. Here’s how to make the very most of a short stay in the southern capital.
Super-premium Hunter Valley shiraz born to greatness
A very special vineyard, set up by an Australian wine legend, is the hero behind this $100 bottle of sublime shiraz.
A smoked trout salad that will be your new go to
This salad is my go-to when I’m looking for something light, fresh, and easy to prepare.
A one-pan dish to spice up brunch hour
This simple one-pan dish will always impress. Nothing beats the hearty combination of subtly spiced tomato sauce with creamy, perfectly cooked eggs.
A super easy salad to celebrate fig season
The addition of fruit gives a sweet, luxurious feel.
Best way to see the Spice Islands? Try a superyacht
The European colonial powers once fought viciously to rule these islands and control the supply of nutmeg. Today, the region trades in a new kind of treasure – sunset and serenity – and it is best taken in from the deck of a 60m luxury vessel.
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