Peta Mathias’ tarte soleil
Translating to ‘sun tart’ in French, this pastry recipe from Peta Mathias’ latest cookbook is perfect to share between celebrations and the season’s warm rays. One day my friend and I were walking around the antiques fair in Uzes and we saw a woman walking through it carrying what looked like sunshine in […]
Pop, fizz, clink, eat! – The Old Vicarage, Halswell.
You’ve got your outfit picked out, but where will you kick off your perfect race day? Treat yourself and your friends to the ultimate Cup and Show Week upgrade at The Old Vicarage in Halswell. Start race day with a touch of sparkle with an Instagram-worthy breakfast with bubbles. Open from 8.30am throughout […]
Flavour & fun in West Melton: Two Fat Possums
This locally owned and operated restaurant in West Melton village is a haven for dining with an excellent selection of food and drinks. With a menu to suit all tastes, and weekly events to entertain everyone in the family or friend group, Two Fat Possums is a firm favourite for dining beyond the […]
Prune, walnut + ginger slice
“This is a totally yum, yum, yum combo,” write the Two Raw Sisters in their latest cookbook, How We Cook. Make a big batch, store it in the freezer, and pull it out when friends come over for coffee. Or enjoy a little moment to yourself with an extra-large chunk. It also makes […]
Tea-rific spring escape: Penny Black Victorian Tearoom
Step back in time for high tea dining worthy of Queen Victoria. This spring season, wind the clock to 1897 at Penny Black Victorian Tearoom for a dining experience steeped in etiquette, style, and bite-size delicacies. Situated in The Tannery, the atrium provides an enchanting backdrop reminiscent of days gone by. Entering the […]
Moist lemon brownie
These delightful ‘brownies’ are easily made from fridge and pantry staples. The finished brownie is dense and moist with an intense lemony richness. Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups caster sugar • 1 1/2 cups flour • 250g butter, softened • 4 eggs, room temperature • 2 Tbsp grated lemon rind • 1/4 cup […]
Strawberry & white chocolate shortcake
This is food at its most fashionable. The recipe book GIVE in collaboration with charity Breast Cancer Cure invites some of Aotearoa’s top designers to share their favourite recipes to fundraise for breast cancer research. Biddie Cooksley, founder of Tuesday Label and lover of all things beautiful, believes women deserve to look and […]
Spring fashion, Spanish feast: The Curators House
While Spanish fashion houses deserve a spot in your wardrobe, Spanish cuisine deserves a place on your plate. Here’s where dining meets the moment when celebrating the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival and beyond. Vibrant maximalism, bright colours, and coveted brands like Loewe and Manolo Blahnik, Spanish restaurant The Curator’s House is home to […]
Place to celebrate: The Redwood Hotel
Looking ahead to booking somewhere for an end-of-year gathering? Get in quick. If you have been tasked with planning an end-of-year celebration, the Christchurch Function Centre at The Redwood Hotel should be your top pick. Led by manager PJ Prasad Pilla, his dedicated events team will handle everything – from your first enquiry […]
Crispy skin salmon with tomato and butterbean sauce
Ready in 15 minutes and serving four, this dish from chef Sam Parish using Akaroa King Salmon is the perfect segue to spring cuisine. Ingredients • 4 x 150g fresh Akaroa King Salmon portions, skin on • 1/2 cup rapeseed or vegetable oil • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 shallot, […]
