Sweet love: Patisserie Yahagi gets their joy from bringing happiness through the giving and receiving of food
When you work within or establish a new business, what makes you the happiest? For Eri Yahagi, the owner of Patisserie Yahagi at Church Corner mall in Upper Riccarton, happiness comes in knowing that her customers enjoy her desserts and cakes, but especially when they pass that joy on to their dearest people. […]
Crispy roasted chickpeas: liven up your lunchbox with this easy tasty recipe
The humble chickpea is packed full of goodness and when roasted makes a tast snack to munch on while enjoying a beer, or as a healthy lunchbox treat. Ingredients • 2 cans chickpeas • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt • 2 to 4 teaspoons spices or finely chopped […]
Match made: the Matcha invasion that will have you green with (food) envy
If you’ve noticed the increasing number of foods that have been turning green recently, you might be forgiven for wondering what on earth is going on. These clever little culinary concoctions have been injected with matcha. A fine green tea powder, matcha has been produced in Japan for centuries, with Buddhist monks using […]
Sumptuous selection: the old world charm of Barrington’s Majestic Tea Bar
It’s said we eat first with our eyes. They attract us to beautifully presented food and activate our taste buds. That’s the effect of the sumptuous display in the food cabinet at the Majestic Tea Bar, Barrington. The Majestic Tea Bar is a premium café offering the very best to its customers – […]
A gorgeous variety: checking out Wigram’s delightful bakery Gorgeous Food
It’s something of an institution on Springs Road in Wigram. For more than ten years the Gorgeous Food specialist bakery has been delighting locals and those from further afield, with its ‘gorgeous’ range of tasty classic and not-so-traditional freshly-made treats, both savoury and sweet. “We are proud to have served the community for […]
A classic cookie comeback: An awesome ANZAC biscuit recipe you have to try
These clever little creations were made famous during World War I, when loving mothers and pining housewives sent care packages of these golden goodies to New Zealand and Australian soldiers. In time for ANZAC Day next month, we’ve given this classic little cookie a 2018 facelift. A chubby version of its predecessor, this […]
Work your culinary magic: How the The International Culinary Studio is helping people of all ages further their passion for cuisine
The International Culinary Studio is marching to the beat of its own delicious drum, no cliché concepts here! In fact, this revolutionary innovation – an online culinary school and chef courses – has been touted as a world first. From helping aspiring chefs to chase their dreams and fulfil their potential by becoming […]
Food for thought: Q&A with Uber Eats NZ Country Manager Emma Foley
Uber hit the global market some time ago, revolutionising the transport industry overnight. Now we’re being spoon fed generous amounts of its culinary innovation via Uber Eats. Shattering glass ceilings in the tech industry, the Country Manager Emma Foley talks with Metropol about what it’s like to run one of the most iconic […]
Drinkable soups: the culinary craze that is perfect for Autumn
When someone suggests wrapping your laughing gear around the newest culinary powerhouse ‘drinkable soup’ you’d be well within your rights to look at them like they’re a little bit bonkers for stating the obvious. The concept of drinkable soup seems pretty standard, right? Wrong. Drinkable soup is flipping the status quo on its […]
A dining destination: a visit to Culverden’s Red Post Cafe
Someone wise once said, life’s a journey, not a destination. On the journey to Hanmer, there is a great place to stop in Culverden at the Red Post Café’. It has a fantastic cathartic old-style cottage garden to relax in and partake in some wonderful home baking and savouries that make it one […]
