Food writer, stylist and Bite contributor Kathy Paterson says if she could eat anywhere in the world, it would be right here in New Zealand. "We have incredibly talented and dedicated producers of ...

If travelling overseas restores your mind and body, it also reminds you of the quality of our produce and the passion, creativity and skill of our food producers, chefs and writers. Last month at ...

I see food all day long so for me it is about the people you are with, the conversation and the energy. From fresh crays up North to Mum’s chicken, spinach and brie pie, to Dad’s yellow rice ...

Kathy Paterson presents 15 vinaigrettes and salad ... Place all ingredients except oil in a small food processor. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube until ...

Kathy Paterson takes a closer look at a favourite ingredient...chocolate. Thee chocolate journey begins with harvesting cocoa pods, which are then split open to reveal the cocoa beans which in ...

Kathy Paterson presents a long, hot summer’s worth of vinaigrettes and salad dressings. For the perfectly dressed green salad wash and dry green leaves and place in a large bowl. Drizzle over ...

Kathy Paterson presents a long, hot summer’s worth of vinaigrettes and salad dressings. For the perfectly dressed green salad wash and dry green leaves and place in a large bowl. Drizzle over ...

Lamb is a good source of haem iron, so Kathy Paterson ensures that it's on the weekly menu. Almond butter is available in health shops and speciality food stores. You could also use lamb rump for ...

Make Kathy Paterson's Christmas mincemeat drops to serve ... a main course if served in slices with side dishes," says Bite food writer Laurie Black, "and probably 12-14 if served broken in ...

Kathy's tip:Fresh curry leaves are available alongside other fresh herbs in the greengrocery department of supermarkets, Asian or Indian food stores or speciality food stores.