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 […]
From Garden to Table: food education for young people
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ‘Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be”. While some people are quite content to maintain the status quo, others see opportunities for improvement. This is certainly the case for a Christchurch food technology teacher who is putting her heart and soul into improving food […]
Culinary mastery: the experts at Total Food Equipment keep us current in the kitchen
You can always count on Total Food Equipment (aka tfe) to be at the forefront of changes in thinking about homewares, cooking and kitchen accessories. We have been hearing a great deal about the amount of plastic that is finding its way into our planet’s oceans and about how we should reduce our […]
The place to go: a visit to Cafe Vivo
There’s more than one good reason to visit Café Vivo in Bishopdale shopping centre. It’s not just the amazing amount of parking that gives you great access to the el fresco dining area. It’s also not just because it’s on the way to the airport, just off Harewood Road, making it your meeting […]
Service with a smile: heading out to the Beach Cafe
Beach Café, by Waimairi Beach, lets you kill a few birds with one stone, so to speak. “Take the dog for a walk, a romantic stroll with your partner and then a couple of wines – perfect,” says Manager, Frank Tamati. Frank and his brother, Mike, recently reopened the Beach Café. They grew […]
