Celebrating in style: The George
When it come to quality hotels in the Garden City, it’s not hard to see why The George is at the top of the list. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to consider the plethora of activities available at this time of year. What better place to book your […]
Sweet & Sour Pork – Recipe
INGREDIENTS Pork 500g NZ pork shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp white sugar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 egg white 2 green onions, finely sliced ½ cup cornflour Sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 green pepper, cubed 1 red onion, cut into […]
Donna Hay: Simple made special
Donna Hay has always enjoyed cooking, with a grandma and mum who were happy to let her loose in the kitchen from a young age. I am so incredibly fortunate to have been able to turn my childhood hobby into a lifelong career,” she says. When we catch up it’s […]
A Culinary Queen
Annabel Langbein has personally penned more than 10,000 recipes. I could almost tell you them all too; it’s like this huge computer in my head that would drive anyone else mad, but I love it,” she laughs. It was her dad that was the engineer by trade and, although Annabel […]
Prawn Dumplings Recipe
If I ever decide to open a restaurant, dumplings would feature prominently on the menu. There is something incredibly satisfying about making dumplings and eating them is even more gratifying. So expect to find not just one dumpling recipe in this cookbook. 60 WONTON WRAPPERS FILLING 300g raw prawn meat, […]
Spring brunch delights: Red Eight Cafe
Popular Kaiapoi eatery Red Eight Café has now introduced its delicious brunch menu every day. Pastry chef Stephanie Reeves, owner of Red Eight, has spruced up the brunch menu for spring, and extended the hours it’s available. From 8am ‘til 2pm daily, except Sunday when it’s closed, the new brunch […]
Exceptional culinary choice: Crisp Cafe
What can one say about Crisp Café that hasn’t been said already? Locals come from around Christchurch and even as far as Ashburton, just to sample the great eats and beverages from Nick and Sue Leadbeater and their family- run café. Located at Shop 2 in the heart of the Fendalton Village […]
Cafe and gifts combine: Pam’s Cafe and Gifts
If you’ve visited Waikari recently, you’ll know Pam’s Café & Gifts is the perfect place to stop for quality food and a great coffee. What makes it even better is the range of unique giftware on display offering something for everyone. In the two years it has been at its […]
Making food safe: Auditing Solutions NZ
As consumers we buy our food from all kinds of outlets – from supermarkets and restaurants to bakeries and burger bars. We eat it, focusing on the way it tastes and the way it makes us feel. Do we tend to think about how safe it is or whether it might be […]
Coco Munch Coco Crackles Recipe
A healthier twist on an old favourite, this Coco Crackles recipe uses Blue Frog’s latest release, Coco Munch. It tastes ridiculously good and contains 60 percent less sugar than market competitors. INGREDIENTS 3 cups Coco Munch 170g coconut oil 1 cup desiccated coconut 12 pieces dark chocolate 1/2 cup […]
