Whites are alright – Loire Valley wines
PETER GRIFFIN gets a taste of Loire Valley wines and discovers that his bias towards red wine isn’t always applicable. Despite its close
Breville FoodCycler REVIEW
PAT PILCHER checks out a marvellous invention and deals a mighty blow to his stinky kitchen while he's at it.
Favourite beer glasses – the final instalment
Here it is folks, the column you've all been waiting for. It's the second and final part of NEIL MILLER's 'best beer glass' review.
Astrolabe wines – Marlborough style
PHIL PARKER looks at (well, to be honest, guzzles down) a selection of wine's from Marlborough's Astrolabe family winery.
Trading hours solved – Witchdoctor exclusive
Witchdoctor's beer guru NEIL MILLER solves the Easter trading conundrum in record time with a few good ideas.
Lockdown was not all bad for beer – no, really
Witchdoctor beer guru NEIL MILLER promised a column on how the lockdown wasn't all bad for beer, and he never breaks a promise.
Tasting two Rhône Valley classics through the decades
PETER GRIFFIN attends one of Geoff Kelly’s legendary library tastings and comes away with a renewed appreciation for affordable Rhône Valley reds.
Hot cross buns to die for!
There's nothing quite like freshly baked hot cross buns with lashings of melting butter to remind you that Easter is here. Kitchen duties: PAT
The virtues of fruit beers – A definitive guide
Witchdoctor's beer guru NEIL MILLER promised his next column would extoll the virtues of fruit beers. That time has come...
How to make the best bagels ever
Fresh bagels are the best! PAT PILCHER explains how to make the best bagels ever, and it's not so hard!
Canapalooza 2021 – in your house
It's the latest greatest beer fest. NEIL MILLER gets his virtual tent and virtual patchouli oil and heads for Canapalooza 2021.
BBQ choco cheesecake, anyone? Try this: it’s super-yum!
Ever cooked a cheesecake on the barbie? NIK GRIMMETT has and he's adamant that the result can be remarkable.
New brews from Behemoth
Witchdoctor wine guru PHIL PARKER slums it at a craft beer tasting because our beer guru is grounded with an injury.
Barbeque recipe: Pork belly burnt ends
Pork belly is a longstanding Kiwi tradition and a BBQ favourite. Witchdoctor's resident BBQ guru NIK GRIMMETT shows us how to do it right.
In defence of the humble rigger
Witchdoctor’s award-winning beer scribe NEIL MILLER wants to share something with you: he’s an unashamed fan of the humble rigger.
Masport RBW Supreme+ 6 burner BBQ REVIEW
How do you choose a barbeque with so many options available? PAT PILCHER opted for a brand with local support and a model with
Mini Mezze – A quick but delicious lunch
PAT PILCHER on an incredibly healthy yet super-delish dish that makes super-yum summer eating and will have you swearing off store-bought.
Martinborough – what to drink, eat and see there
Martinborough is a quiet achiever that delivers winning wines. PETER GRIFFIN loves it so much he even bought a crib there.
This beer is hazy, and I could not be happier
Renowned beer expert (and Witchdoctor's new beer columnist) NEIL MILLER on the lazy, hazy hoptastic drinking days of summer.
Hot tips for summer BBQs – Brisket
Just what you need for BBQ season: NIK GRIMMETT on how to select, prepare and cook the tastiest brisket on the planet.
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