COVER STORY: MERYL STREEP

MiNDFOOD speaks with Oscar award-winning actress Meryl Streep about the biggest role she has undertaken in her career to date – as Lady Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming movie The Iron Lady. 

SUMMER RECIPES

Try these delicious, seasonal dishes that are not only perfect for summer, but are also simple to prepare – from seafood paellas and fresh salads to picnic food and marinated ribs.

FRESH START

New Year, Renewed You: expert advice to help you get clear on what you really want from 2012 and how to achieve it.

HOLIDAY READING

Nothing says summer like soaking up the rays with a great book in your hands. Check out the MiNDFOOD team’s pick of books for the summer, plus discover what the book club of the month thought of their latest read.

COMMUNITY: CAMBODIA

Learn how humanitarian organisation CARE is dedicated to breaking the poverty cycle by helping to educate even the poorest ethnic minorities in Cambodia.

BEAUTY FIXES

Along with the sun, surf and sea, the end–of-year party season can take its toll on your natural beauty. Our resident beauty experts show you some quick fixes for your hair, face and body.

FASHION: ARTISTS OF STYLE

The line between art and fashion is often a fine one. We explore how designers and artists are influencing each other at the newly reopened Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki.

TRAVEL: FROM VINE TO WINE

Calling all wine enthusiasts – for the perfect summer escape head to the North Island where you’re guaranteed to uncover some of the world’s finest drops. Also, find out which wines took home trophies at the 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.