In her latest Instagram post, the Barefoot Contessa suggests that a dinner party might just be the thing to prevent those winter blues! We agree, especially after reading her menu, which includes ...

The best dinner parties are about good food in a relaxed atmosphere. With the right choice of dishes and some pre-planning you can be relaxed when your guests arrive, with the smell of amazing ...

We also deserve a big old slice of that here in New Zealand – so we are using our winter as a great excuse to indulge in this type of sumptuous dining in the season that calls for it.

Keeping seasonal produce in mind when you’re planning a dinner party is a helpful way to prevent ... might not be as enjoyable in the depths of winter as it is in June, for instance.