Entertaining

Turn up the heat at your next dinner party.

Holy guacamole!

Sometimes, it takes a bit of yoghurt to take a cake to the next level.

Forget sitting by the fireplace, these warming dishes will revive you from the inside out.

Keep your cool.

All from the comfort of the couch.

Our top picks to add to the bar cart.

All you need to get those drinks flowing.

How to be the host with the absolute most.

You either have it, or you don't.

Just add wine.

Time for service, with a touch of class.

How to get the party started, according to sommelier Samantha Payne.

Sit back, relax, breathe. That goes for your wine, too.

From flavour trailblazers to ingredient superstars, meet the brands transforming the way we drink this summer.

Classy glassware, gadgets and garnishes that will take your home bartending to the next level. Plus your chance to win a luxury bar cart package worth over $4,000.

The spirit you know and love, but with a twist.

The event was hosted by Matt Preston at the Sydney Opera House.

The ultimate gift guide for the festive season and beyond.

Up your dinner party aesthetic with tableware from some of the most renowned names in decor and design.

Watching the tennis is more fun with a Pimms in hand.

Changing the way you operate in the kitchen.

Talking about the science of sparkling shiraz with Seppelt's winemaker.

You've set the date, you've planned your menu and you've invited your guests, but how do you make your next dinner party a stress-free success? Giovanni Pilu is here to help.

Knives, forks and spoons in black, gold and copper make chic alternatives to silver or stainless steel dinnerware.

Stylish ’60s-inspired etched glassware brings just enough retro kitsch to get the party started and the drinks flowing.

Ceramic bowls and plates with modern details, organic shapes and contrasting hues meld the classic with the contemporary for bold impact.

After years behind the stick at Manhattan’s best watering holes, Jim Meehan knows his way around a drink. Here’s how he likes to throw down at home.

Italy has more salumi than you can shake a grissino at. Sydney’s guru of cured meats has the low-down on the essentials.

Instagram be damned – candlelight is still the ultimate mood-setter at the table. Here are eight to suit any room.

For effortlessly chic kitchenware, jump on the Scandi-wagon with honey-toned wooden accoutrements.

Spoiler alert: it involves Daft Punk and potato chips.

Billed as the faster, cleaner way to cook, are these on-trend ovens all they’re cracked up to be? We take a close look at their rising popularity, USP versus the traditional convection cooker and how each type rates in terms of form, function, and above all, flavour in this buyer’s guide.

Alfresco entertaining is a breeze with stylish yet practical pieces for your outside table.

When it’s time to raise a toast, choose a glass that rises to the occasion.

Combine style and adventure with the crowd-sourced Excursion Co Ultimate Picnic Backpack.

Give your dad the day he deserves this Sunday with indulgent breakfasts, hearty roasts and boozy desserts.

Clean shapes and washed-out timber create a sense of calm and warm austerity.

Adding a sense of occasion or a helping of fun, these chic accessories deserve a place at your table.

Looking for contemporary yet timeless appeal? Look no further than a textural palette of black and white.

Take inspiration and update your dinnerware with our stylists' favourite new-season design pieces.

Get cracking with our pick of eggcups to bring your eggs out of their shells.

Raw textures alongside intricate patterns with hints of sage green and indigo blue make for a modern take on classic farmhouse style.

Dusty tones of pink - accented with the season’s hottest metal, rose gold and copper - combine to create a subtle, chic sensibility.

Playful animal prints and textural rattan and jute combine perfectly to layer on a crisp white wall.

Smeg has turned its kitchen appliances into covetable objets d’art. John Irving meets CEO Vittorio Bertazzoni, the man driving the company’s creative evolution.

Amplify the comfort factor of warming winter broths with the X factor of beautiful bowls.

Wooden spoons that hold their own, even in the busiest of family kitchens.

Show off your baking prowess with smart ovenware. Pie-birds optional.

Thrown, glazed and painted all by hand, make these the star of your next dinner party.

These ceramic numbers take your baked dishes from oven to table in set-to-serve style.

From bespoke knives to shibori-dyed napkins, these small makers have caught our attention.

Form meets function in these marble wells built to stand the test of time in the kitchen.

Jock Zonfrillo, Matt Stone and Ben Turner all store their knives in a Maka.

Simple matte and gloss-finished table settings celebrate understated elegance.

What's the key to cooking a great beast on a spit?

Step back and let your oven do the work at your next dinner party.

Alberto Alessi talks to Maggie Scardifield about timeless design, poetry and his signature chicken.

Two glass artists find beauty in the strangely seductive off-centre, one vessel at a time.

Tree peonies, dahlias and dogwood blossoms are on the menu for the festive table.

Saskia Havekes has one piece of advice for organising flowers at home: keep it simple...

We’ve teamed up with pottery house Robert Gordon to create a range of tableware – introducing the Gourmet Traveller Signature Collection.

Porter syrup and a whole egg make a smooth, rich winter winner.

A serious libation that’s not for the faint of heart.

Drinking wine is more than a matter of taste, writes Max Allen, so put on some tunes and fill a fancy glass.

Pick a pot with personality for your favourite brew, the must-have partner to a classic slice.

The world is getting hotter and we’re not talking about global warming. From food to faraway destinations, artistic accomplishment to technological triumph, our trend-hunters have combed the planet for what to eat, see, do and watch – right now. Here are the drinking trends to watch for this year.

Bourbon meets the complexity of sweet and dry Sherry in The Fortunato.

Orange is blooming, with exciting local wines wowing the locals and visitors alike.

It’s a rum business when the classic fizz gets the Crusta treatment.

Our favourite fun-loving Irish chef shares his St Patrick's Day secrets.

Caffeine plus Campari equals a very correct way to end an Italian meal.

An élite global group of natural winemakers has taken root in Australia, writes Max Allen, and is set to grow.

Classy? No. Fun? You bet. Fire when ready.

Give the clink in your glass some extra class.

Holidaying in a one-shop town? Max Allen’s summer favourites can be found from Woy Woy to Woop Woop.

You won’t be sorry you gave this variation on the classic a try.

Get your entertaining principles right and it could lead to dancing, writes party maven Margot Henderson.

Flexing from sweet to savoury, muscat works in a host of occasions. Max Allen does the festive matchmaking.

With so much on at Christmas, why not take a few shortcuts in the name of merriment? Pour the wine, kick back and let the good times roll.

There's something pretty great about siphoning wine from an oak barrel, particularly on a school night...

The Elizabeth Taylor of the drinks world, both sweet and tart...

Two seemingly disparate ingredients, one thoroughly refreshing cocktail.

Rock the house with some restaurant expertise at your next shindig.

Eschewing the tried and true, Max Allen goes in search of fine Champagnes from lesser-known producers. Here he reveals his top 10.

Nothing says the party’s started more than the enticing pop of a cork, so say it with panache.

How do I make cocktails for a big party?

Inspiration for la maison à la mode.

Bittersweet apples and traditional techniques give French ciders their own special fizz, writes Max Allen.

However you take your seasoning, there’s a smart piece to do the job.

The diverse flavours of Asia are sending wine lists in exciting and adventurous directions, writes Max Allen.