With shorter days upon us, Holly is finding comfort in crunchy, warm, fragrant dishes made to share.

Set upon 17ha of whenua in Welcome Bay, Ngāpeke Permaculture’s mission is to promote the abundance and security of kai, while ensuring the wellbeing of Papatūānuku, the environment and the community.

Did someone say donuts? Private chef Madeleine Hughes is speaking our language! She’s dishing up sugar, spice and everything nice, with recipes to keep us warm on a cool night.

Throughout Henry Fa’afili’s life he’s had many roles, including rugby pro, partner, and father. His latest role is empowering the next generation of Tauranga’s rangatahi.

The Bay of Plenty’s own food guru, Cherie Metcalfe is a trained chef, founder of the hugely successful Pepper & Me, and author of two cookbooks. So who better to be our crusading culinary correspondent, sniffing out the hottest spots and tastiest morsels in town.