Miso salmon salad

This salad is like an illusion – filled with umami flavours that come with so many hidden health benefits to refuel and restore your gut balance. A bed of high-fibre greens set the base, while salmon’s collagen, vitamins, and fatty acids boost gut health and help digestion and inflammation. Good fats, fibre-dense, and pro-biotic-packed toppings […]

Summer socialising: Sprig + Fern Merivale

Summer, Santa, and the much-anticipated holiday season are preparing for their grand entrance. It’s time to enjoy the social season. Whether it is a work or social group event, or a catch-up with family or friends, the welcoming atmosphere at the Sprig + Fern in Merivale makes it an ideal spot to meet. The team […]

Luscious treats: Go Nuts on Donuts

Doughnuts are considered delectable treats; every bite a taste of pure delight. We tend to think of them as soft round balls or rings, but a local baker has come up with a unique take on these popular indulgences. “For the first time in Christchurch there are now doughnut birthday or wedding anniversary cakes made […]

A brand new buzz: Drink BEE

Whether you’re wetting your whistle before heading off to a summer festival, or sharing a few quiet drinks in the backyard with a group of good friends, the drink of the moment is surely a cold and refreshing alcoholic soda. If you’re looking for something to scratch that itch, then look no further than BEE […]

In the heart of St Albans: Ristretto Cafe

Fresh flavours, friendly vibes and exceptional coffee are all to be had in one convenient location, right in the heart of St Albans. Look no further than Ris’tretto café at 670 Barbadoes Street. Their signature Ris’tretto Espresso No.1 House Blend, roasted by Andrew Weir at the Waikuku Beach roastery, delivers a smooth, full-bodied coffee with […]

Everyday eats & holiday treats: Mandeville Street Kitchen

Tasty treats are always on the menu at a popular Mandeville St café, whether you want breakfast, morning tea, lunch, something special to take home, or office catering. Food is prepared fresh daily at Mandeville Street Kitchen, using owner Sarah-Jane and her team’s tried and true recipes, just like grandmother used to make. Open 7am-3pm, […]

Fresh faces & flavours: The Pedal Pusher Rolleston

A short drive from Christchurch, one of Rolleston’s favourite restaurants has become a popular spot for families and friends to gather and enjoy seasonal dishes. It is so good that everyone keeps coming back for more. With local events bringing together the community, this restaurant has truly found its place at the heart of it […]

A real humdinger: Humdinger Gin

Sloe gin is made by infusing gin with blackthorn fruits (sloes), after it being distilled with juniper. The result is a sweeter, fruitier flavour, that’s traditional in the United Kingdom (UK). The refreshing drop is best enjoyed neat or over ice – you could add a splash of soda water. Just a small addition to […]

Go gut-healthy

Cup Week, and events season in general, can be a trying one for our bodies, especially the gut.’ In fact, the time we’re inching closer to, dubbed ‘the silly season’, is a danger zone for maintaining good gut health. Days spent indulging in fruity cocktails and classic favourites, delicious spreads and plates of treats with […]

Good for the gut, Buddha bowls

Eat the rainbow they say, and a Buddha bowl is a delicious way to do it. They also say you eat with your eyes. The beauty of a Buddha bowl is it’s ability to be completely customised – meaning you can build your bowl with foods that you love to look at, and eat. It’s […]