Mini Morsels
We’re all about embracing our inner foodies and even more so when it comes to the big day. This wedding season it’s all about pint-sized presentation, with mini morsels that are almost too cute to eat. It’s an opportunity to step out of the culinary box and try some unique […]
Blackberry & Lime Macarons
INGREDIENTS For the macarons 3 egg whites apx 100g 3 tbsp caster sugar 110g ground almonds 175g icing sugar 1 tbsp meringue powder/egg white powder 1/8 tsp almond essence Purple gel food colouring For the blueberry and lime curd 3/4 cup fresh blackberries 60g unsalted butter cubed 100g or scant 1/2 […]
Fashion and cuisine combine
A creative trio is bringing both cuisine and fashion back to the city’s heart, with Christchurch’s only central city wine bar and the country’s only denim brand combining to create a must-see central city hotspot. The funky yet friendly establishment, which is in the heart of Little High Lanes and opened […]
Passionate foodies: Twentyfour Catering
Chantelle Quinn, owner and chef of Ashburton-based Twentyfour Catering Company bubbles with excitement when she talks about events such as the one she and her team catered for on October 13. “We simply love weddings and special events.” “It was a local fundraiser for the Maia Health Foundation – a […]
Back in Business: Universo Brasserie & Bar
Universo Brasserie & Bar’s new owners Madlen and Wayne Shaw are passionate about great food and impeccable service so it’s no wonder they couldn’t stay out of the hospitality industry for long. After a “few months off” in Europe, the couple say they are delighted to have found “the perfect […]
The Freshest Option
While you’re sipping your morning coffee and reading the paper, Christopher and Jenny Gray are probably already out on their property along with pickers, harvesting their asparagus crop – those green spears of deliciousness that we wait all winter for. “Our asparagus season begins on 1 October and goes through […]
Tasty traditional treats: Fork in Fresh
Take high quality ingredients, add in an experienced baker and chef, mix in a passion for producingtasty traditional fare and you have Fork in Fresh in Rolleston. There’s a demand for good food,” Fork in Fresh owner Angela Morrison says. “For us it’s all about using local products and producing […]
Sunshine & Silva: Silva Spoon Café
Walking into Silva Spoon Café on a dank wet Wednesday was like walking into brilliant sunshine. This new café on Riccarton Road has a natural airy brightness enhanced by the Scandi-meets-Kiwi aesthetic provided by the colourful upholstery, use of blonde wood, and the cast iron frame suspended from the ceiling […]
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars: Recipe
Creamy lemon cheesecake bars swirled with blueberries on a simple biscuit base. Careful, this may become a new favourite! Ingredients Crust 1.5 cups basic biscuits 6 Tablespoons or 90g melted butter 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar Filling 450g cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 1/3 cup caster sugar […]
Walking on Sunshine
As the days get longer and lighter so should our food so here’s a few nutrient-packed beauties to brighten up your day. BANANAS Sweet, filling and filled with vital potassium. Bananas are a major storehouse of vitamin A, B, C, E as well as zinc, potassium, and magnesium. LEMONS The […]
