Crumbed Fish & Kumara Fries Recipe
Hand-harvested from Mission Estate-grown pinot gris and chardonnay vines, Mission Fête is a delicate sparkling wine with aromas of pear, apple and citrus. Enjoy a bottle of Fête this summer, paired perfectly with this delicious crumbed fish recipe by Mission Estate Chef Ricki Littleton to help you make the most of the […]
Jackfruit Pad Thai Recipe
When cooked up young (not ripe) and seasoned right, jackfruit tastes like sweet and savoury, perfectly pulled pork or tender and juicy shredded chicken. From tacos to enchiladas and salads, jackfruit has become a go-to ingredient. INGREDIENTS 12-ounce package rice noodles 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 4 cloves […]
Q&A: Sustainability at its heart
The Fermentist is one of the hottest newbies on the culinary block, with beer at its roots and sustainability at its heart. We caught up with the brewery’s passionate General Manager Simon Taylor about this story of sustainability and making history. Simon, can you tell us a bit about […]
BBQ Beauties – Asian recipes
With entertaining season just around the corner, it’s time to get your BBQ game on! Give these two simple Asian-style pork recipes a whirl – you won’t be disappointed. THAI STYLE NZ PORK PATTIES Recipes and photos supplied by NZ Pork Ingredients 400g NZ pork mince ½ tsp salt ½ […]
The alternative BBQ
Wondered about cutting back your meat intake, but realised we’re heading into barbecue season? Meat-free barbecues just became easier than ever before. Australasia’s largest vegetarian food manufacturer, Life Health Foods, has brought The Alternative Meat Co. to New Zealand. Its new range of 100 percent plant-based meat alternatives offers Kiwis […]
Maca & Cacao: The Peruvian Superfoods
It’s long been said, ‘you are what you eat’ and yet despite this popular saying reflecting the nutritional importance of food, it seems we’ve lost the desire to treat ailments through what we eat. The power of Peruvian superfoods maca and cacao are being brought back to New Zealand through […]
Focus on flavour: Indian Zaika
True to its name, Indian Zaika – meaning taste – has a strong focus on flavour. Located close to Merivale Mall, the traditional and authentic Indo-Chinese fare keeps customers coming back for more. New owner Suraj Singh took over the business in August, which he runs with his family. “Indo-Chinese […]
Effortless Entertaining
The days are getting warmer and the BBQs are getting dusted off. We’re quickly heading into the season of entertaining, which means one thing: stress. In the next few months we have the big events like Christmas and New Year’s, not to mention the smaller dinner parties, barbeques and just general celebrating. […]
Toast to champagne
At this time of year, we are turning our heads to celebrations; Christmas parties and family get-togethers. Regardless of the event, nothing says celebration like the most prestigious of wines: champagne. A severe set of winters in the 49th parallel north in the 1600s saw the French offloading late-fermenting, sweet […]
Lamington Balls with Raspberry Chia Jam – Recipe
Quick, tasty, decadent and beautiful to service for guests, these lamington balls are a beautiful addition to any festive feast. They even look the part! Ingredients Lamington Balls 1 cup raw cashews 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut 3 tbsp rice bran syrup 1 tbsp vanilla paste 2 tbsp coconut […]
