Heavenly aromas – Café Elia
Heaven smells like hot coffee and fresh baking. Coffee makes Monday good – and Tuesday, and the rest of the week too. There’s something irresistible about the aroma of freshly roasted beans that makes every day feel a little brighter. Tucked away on Ilam Road near Fendalton Village Mall, Café Elia is fast […]
Rasberry Cardamom Frozen Yoghurt
Tart raspberries blended with creamy Greek yoghurt, a whisper of rosewater, and the gentle warmth of cardamom, this frozen yoghurt from the latest book by Cantabrian Kate William, Floral Abundance, is a beautiful finish to a summer meal or a refreshing afternoon treat. INGREDIENTS – SERVES 8 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 cups […]
Christmas Meringue Wreath recipe
From North Canterbury foodie and author Angela Clifford, this Christmas Meringue Wreath from her book The Food Farm is the perfect blend of wow and yum. It serves eight to 12, Angela says – based on the size of your Christmas meal leading up to dessert. INGREDIENTS MERINGUE 6 egg whites 1 1/2 […]
Nadia Lim’s Merry Cherry Trifle
“My Aunty Pippa makes a bloody good trifle,” Nadia writes in her latest book, Nadia’s Farm Kitchen. The key, she says, is homemade (not bought) sponge, homemade custard (made with cream), and a good dry sherry (lots of it). This recipe leans into the beauty of homemade food, and is sure to please […]
Treat me!
You’ve probably heard of the foliage wreath, the meringue wreath, and maybe even the antipasto wreath, but have you discovered the treat wreath? The treat wreath is perfect for all things Christmas, whether you need to bring a plate for a shared lunch, use it as a feature dessert, or wrap it in […]
Classic Christmas condiments
Catering for the whole family at Christmas can be tricky. The season is busy enough without worrying which condiments best complement your festive feast. That’s why we’ve picked out two classic sauces guaranteed to cover your Christmas dinner. CHRISTMAS DAY GRAVY Ingredients 2 tsp chicken stock powder 1 tsp beef stock powder 2 […]








