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 […]
Blooming Delicious
When it comes to summer entertaining, you want to impress your guests with eats that look as good as they taste. Why not up your culinary game with edible flowers? While flowers have been used by cultures throughout the world for thousands of years, it seems these beautiful blooms have […]
Lemon Heaven: Ali’s Lemons
Christchurch based Ali’s Lemons has won a loyal and growing following for her range of lemon produce that is fresh, traditional and distinctive. Producer Ali McGregor believes lemons are our hero fruit and her considerable variety of lemon fare more than proves the point. Ali produces Limoncello and Lemon Fresh; […]
Salmon Supreme: Sovereign Salmon
We are all aware of the importance of fish in our diet, but salmon, super-endowed with Omega-3 benefits, reigns supreme in joint, muscle and cardiovascular support, and also cognitive function and mood enhancement. Fortunately for Cantabrians, nearly 25 years ago Henry Studholme, director of Sovereign Salmon, purchased land in Hororata […]
A Kiwi-as Café: Purple Weka Café
Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches. Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, the café has plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking. It offers […]
Ingredients for Success: Continental Catering
The best ingredient for a successful party or event is a trusted catering partner – remove the stress and hassle of your next function by using Continental Catering. With years of experience and expertise in the South Island, Continental Catering has helped deliver some of the most remembered occasions on […]












