Roast Carrots With Natural Kefir Yoghurt Peanut Miso Dressing

Sometimes you want to get a little creative in the kitchen, so why not take the opportunity to reinvent a classic like roast carrots, in a clever culinary way, using The Collective’s Natural Kefir Yoghurt as the hero.   INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of heirloom carrots 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp […]

Best local food delivery service: Delivery Express

Over the last month or so, takeaways and food delivery services have been working hard to try and safely feed the hungry mouths of the locals. Make your next purchased meal a breeze by ordering from Christchurch’s very own Delivery Express and in the process support local. We caught up with founder […]

Smoothie Moves

Smoothies – a breakfast lifesaver that packs a nutritional punch like no other. When made with the right ingredients, they can offer almost all of your required daily vitamins and minerals. What better way to start your day? Here are some of our favourite things to add to smoothies.     FLAXSEEDS […]

The sweet taste of lemon success: Ali’s Lemons

Ali’s Lemons’ reputation for fresh, traditional and distinctive lemon products continues to grow.     Last year her Saffron Lemon Curd was a finalist in the Artisan Awards and her Limoncello Riserva – a firm favourite – has won acclaim in Italy, which is testament to the premium ingredients, care and love […]

A café collaboration: Purple Weka Cafe

Friends helping out friends, and businesses building each other up, is what Cantabrians do best. ‘   Café and bar owner Stu McDougall was eternally grateful to have his entrepreneurial buddy, Ben Hogg, weave some infamous Purple Weka magic online during lockdown. He kept loyal customers entertained, as nothing was coming out […]

The new ‘abnormal’: Belle Cafe

COVID-19 has been a massive hit to the café industry. We caught up with owner of Belle Café, Bink Bowler, on his thoughts around this new (not so) normal.     Bink has owned cafés for 10 years, founding Black & White Coffee Cartel before selling last year and starting his first […]

Fare for the seasoned palate: Corianders Durham Street

The best quality real ethnic Indian food is synonymous with one restaurant in Canterbury, Corianders Indian Restaurant.     Whether it’s the creamy butter chicken or a spicy vindaloo, there is fare for the most seasoned palate. Being the biggest doesn’t mean that the smallest details don’t get attention. That’s what’s great […]

The perfect venue: Barkers Food Store

The iconic Kiwi brand that has retained its roots on the original family farm at the foot of the Southern Alps in Geraldine, marked its rich 50-year history by opening the beautiful Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery. The picturesque setting on the banks of the Waihi river, the impressive glass frame and a […]

Time for a revival: Urban Revival

Urban Revival’s mission has always been to use food to create community and to have a good time. During these times of uncertainty, they are excited to be able to welcome guests again to provide both!     Hankering for a taste of good quality food prepared by someone else? Then visit […]

A travelling feast: TwentyFour Catering

‘Have kit will travel’ is the mantra of Twentyfour Catering. Weddings all over the South Island are a speciality, and owner and chef Chantelle Quinn can conjure the feast of your dreams anywhere, often with just two ovens and a barbeque.     “We are very versatile and we have said yes […]