A noble tipple: Clark Estate Winery
Clark Estate Winery’s new wild-fermented range Clericus offers a broader, more sophisticated taste. A derivative of Clark, Clericus is a word associated with the most noble scholars in Roman society – and the exquisite selection is certainly worthy of its namesake. Slowly ageing since 2016, the Clericus range includes a […]
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioloni with Arrabbiata Sauce
INGREDIENTS 800g Pasta Vera Spinach & Ricotta Ravioloni 2 tbsp olive oil 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 tins chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper 100g Pasta Vera Basil Pesto, to serve […]
The perfect pasta: Pasta Vera
Using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, the exceptional range of products at locally owned family business Pasta Vera are created with love. Pasta Vera is the preferred gourmet pasta supplier to restaurants and hotels around New Zealand and works with chefs to create their own specialised pasta. Based in Wigram, […]
New Kids on the Culinary Block
A clutch of exceptional new eateries have stamped their mark on the city in the last year and we’ve rounded up some of the best, just for you. 1. EARL A fine but casual dining atmosphere with a laid-back, buzzing vibe awaits at EARL, the city’s coolest little food-centric wine […]
Seek Spy, find why: Spy Valley Wines
Hidden in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, you’ll find family owned estate Spy Valley Wines featuring award-winning, sustainably crafted wines that capture the unique time and place of every harvest. Six varieties of grapes are grown on more than 160 hectares of pristine vineyards. It just so happens that […]
Berry Meringue Roulade
This delicious berry meringue roulade is a culinary showstopper that looks far more complex than it is to create, so you can wow your dinner guests. Leftovers will last in the fridge for up to three days – not that we can guarantee there will be any! INGREDIENTS 5 (room […]
Pub in the Hub: Welles Street
“It’s going to be a winter wonderland here,” Tom Newfield says of the Welles Street Winter Fest from 8 to 14 July. “Every night of the week, there’ll be something different happening. It’s been something we’ve wanted to do for a long time, so we’re very excited!” With a jam-packed […]
Time-telling tipple
When is the best time to drink wine? Day time? Night time? The correct answer is when the wine has reached optimum temperature. If wine is not served at an ideal temperature, the flavour profile can change dramatically. That is why family-owned winery Taylors Wines is featuring Optimum Drinking Temperature […]
Kombucha Kick
Kombucha: you either love it or you don’t – but if you do, you’ll be stoked to hear that this tingling tonic will continue to tickle taste-buds in 2019. We look at why the world is going crazy with kombucha cravings. Clean eating is fast becoming fashionable, and consequently fermented […]
Salted Butterscotch and Jazz Apple Crumble Recipe
I’ve partnered with the team at JAZZ Apples to create an incredibly simple oaty butterscotch and apple crumble. New season JAZZ Apples are grown in sun-drenched Nelson and Hawkes Bay orchards creating a tangy-sweet flavour that cuts through the caramel for a not-too-sweet (but rich) dessert. I’ve cheated and used […]
