Barbecued skirt steak with jalapeño salsa verde
A great summer barbecue dish, skirt steak is quick, easy to cook, and relatively cheap. It’s particularly tasty topped with this spicy, tangy green sauce. This recipe, from The Hungry Cook by Olivia Galletly, suggests serving the steak with roast baby potatoes, but it works well with a range of sides and salads. […]
6-ingredient sugar cookies
Some might say sugar and butter is sure to sweeten up a sour child. If so, then keep this easy sugar cookie recipe in your arsenal for a rainy day during the school holidays. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla […]
Icing sugar cookies
Have you and the kids made a pile of the sugar cookies from page 51? The next step is to turn them into edible works of art. Decorating sugar cookies is great for developing young imaginations, sparking creativity and keeping little hands busy. Make your sugar cookie icing A simple sugar icing really […]
Your plate date: Fiddlesticks Restaurant
Looking for a dining destination that elevates the everyday? You’ll find it in the city’s vibrant arts precinct. Step inside Fiddlesticks Restaurant and discover a venue where beautifully curated plates meet a sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere. The menu celebrates fresh local ingredients, delivering mouth-watering dishes for every palate. Devour a flavour-packed brunch, slowly sip […]
Fries fever: Makikihi Fries
There’s nothing better than gathering with friends and family when the social season rolls around – whether a backyard barbecue, a beach picnic, or an end-of-year celebration. No spread is complete without the unbeatable taste of Makikihi Fries, grown from the South Canterbury spud and enjoyed nationwide. “Made from premium Agria potatoes and […]
5 foolproof cake favourites: Halswell Bakery
Serve your wedding guests a cake they’re sure to love, thanks to one popular local bakery. The beloved family-owned Halswell Bakery knows how important your wedding cake is, and comes with a team of skill and expertise to create the one of your dreams – from simple, elegant styles to beautifully rustic options. […]
Local Lincoln gem: The Sparrow
Serving refined fusion flavours, this neighbourhood eatery is already a firm favourite. Just seven months ago, The Sparrow spread its wings in the heart of Lincoln and is already a dining destination making locals proud. Born from the success of its sister restaurant Amore in Halswell, this is where fine dining meets the […]
The perfect partnership: The Hilltop x 5th Street
After years of extensive renovations, Brent and Kim Robertson stood at The Hilltop, admiring the view while enjoying a celebratory glass of bubbles, and asked the big question: who’s going to do this place justice? The answer was obvious: 5th Street Restaurant. It’s a partnership that makes sense. The Hilltop has the jaw-dropping […]
Eat. Drink. Gather: Two Fat Possums
Looking for a venue for your next work do? Celebrating a milestone birthday? This West Melton favourite does it all. Just a 30-minute drive from the Christchurch city centre, Two Fat Possums in Selwyn’s West Melton offers a great location for your next event. A curated menu for brunch and dinner offers their […]
Slow-smoked & supreme: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Days are growing longer and we’re finally getting the go-ahead to plan for party season. Secure your event eats now – low and slow meat catering is where it’s at. Sounds of surprise and delight fill the room when the team at at Smoke ‘n’ Barrel when they present their array of low […]
