The gold standard of rice dishes
Saffron is like a golden thread of luxury, and when infused into rice it imparts a subtle, floral sweetness
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Wines that could come from nowhere else on the planet
This understanding of the land is regulated and legislated. The French even enshrined the concept in the language. Terroir.
Barossa ‘Bogan’ leads our biggest premium wine offer of 2024
A shiraz with a personality as big as its maker headlines the Super Premium Six offer, which also includes a $250 bottle of red going for $37.99.
Glam up your afternoon tea with heaven-scent scones
If you want to have plain scones, just leave this out.
Sustainability is a marker of quality for fine wine
Sustainability has had a long journey, from iconic wineries taking big risks to challenging perceptions and achieving new heights. Sustainable practices sit at the top table of the Langtons Classification.
Annie Smithers’ pot-roasted chicken is comfort food at its finest
Old-fashioned and comforting this pot roast is one for the ages
This 1980s pudding never goes out of fashion
Serve warm with warm butterscotch sauce and cream or ice-cream — or both
Celebrity chef Maggie Beer hospitalised after fall
The 79-year-old is recovering in hospital after a fall at her home in the Barossa Valley that left her with several injuries, including multiple fractures.
These crunchy golden patties will make your family happy
I am not alone in my adoration for these golden patties. They seem to please all ages, making them a perfect choice for family meals.
This salad is the perfect side order
There’s nothing better than crisp lettuce topped with this ingredient. Transform your plate to salad perfection.
The winery is a Bastard, but the wines are heaven sent
The wines that will follow are almost too exciting to contemplate.
The pasta dish every Italian eats three times a week
Although it’s incredibly tasty, it really doesn’t get any easier than this.
This pasta doubles as a hangover cure
This is a quick and light dish that has become my go-to when hungover, as it’s so easily pulled together.
Four reasons chardonnay of the West rules
From rich, oak-driven styles to fruit-driven delicacies, the golden chardonnays of Western Australia line up in this exclusive wine club dozen deal.
Singular appeal and value of single vineyards for collectors
The latest edition of Langtons Classification of Australian Wine shows an increased demand for single vineyard wines at auction. The question is, why are they so desirable to fine wine collectors?
From meatballs to chicken soup: our 22 most popular winter recipes of 2024
Cold-weather cooking is all about warming the house with enticing aromas and filling the table with hearty goodness that heats from within.
Sick of focaccia? Try this beautiful French bread instead
The striking leaf-like shape, which is meant to resemble an ear of wheat, is created by cutting slashes into the dough before baking, giving it a distinctive, almost primitive look.
Try this tasty alternative to bouillabaisse
While bouillabaisse is a colourful celebration of the sea, bourride is a humble fish stew. The beauty lies in its simplicity, transforming the catch of the day into something extraordinary.
The place all Australians should go at least once
This is an awe-inspiring place, a masterpiece of the natural world.
Meet the grand estate making some of Australia’s most-loved wines
When it was first put into service in the late 19th century, it was one of the largest wineries on the planet, a marvel of the winemaking world.
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