Move fast for FAWC!
Photography by Hawke's Bay Today.

Tickets to Hawke's Bay's popular Winter Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C) are in hot demand with a fantastic line-up of chefs and events revealed for this year
Winter F.A.W.C! is a celebration of Hawke's Bay food and wine in June, with local eateries and well-known chefs and food personalities taking part in 45 events over four weekends (June 6-29).
Guests include chefs Martin Bosley, Ruth Pretty, Simon Gault and Chris Green, restaurateur Michael Dearth and brewers Richard Emerson and Andy Deuchars. Events include wine and beer tastings, degustation dinners, long winery lunches, special events around duck and venison, and many more.
There will also be special Winter F.A.W.C! menus at participaring restaurants around Hawke's Bay. Organisers say a third of tickets have sold already but there are still places at many excellent events. For tickets and event information visit www.fawc.co.nz
(F.A.W.C runs twice a year - the Summer Series 2014 will run Oct 31st to Nov 9th.)
latest issue:
Issue #121
As winter arrives, so does the latest issue of dish! With over 60 recipes this edition features seasonal produce like pumpkin, leeks and silverbeet whipped into delicious dinners. Pasta takes centre-stage in 5 outrageously tasty recipes, then we break out the slow cooker and amp up the comfort with cozy roasts and braises. Winter wouldn’t be the same without a hearty pie or two, and we have a selection – from Beef Cheek Pot Pie to Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie. Food Fast has your speedy weeknight dinners covered then Melie brings the magic with inventive chicken dishes while Olivia’s baking and desserts will brighten the even the coldest days.