First is more: First Table
Eating out is a luxury, so discovering new dining experiences with limited ‘fun-funds’ can often feel risky for restaurant-goers. First Table reduces the financial risk of trying somewhere new by offering an incentive to dine early, creating a win-win experience for foodies and restaurants alike. If you haven’t heard of […]
Swapping vegan for pegan
Move over keto – there’s a new food fad dubbed the ‘pegan’ diet and it’s working its way to the top, promising to promote optimal health through the ultimate combination of benefits from two popular eating regimes – paleo and vegan. While the two styles may seem like they’re at […]
Spiced Apple & Dulce De Leche Bars – Recipe
JAZZ™ apples are now back in season and back in store. These award-winning apples are the perfect balance of tart, sweet, juicy and crunchy, making them perfect for these delicious spiced apple bars. Dulce de leche and spiced apples are sandwiched between two layers of oat-y crumble biscuit – a tasty autumnal […]
Allyson Gofton on beautiful baking: Q&A
Allyson Gofton has been a beloved New Zealand cook and television personality for 30 years since first cutting her teeth in the test kitchen of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly. Allyson was recently in the city for a fundraising event for St Johns in conjunction with Westburn School and Piccadilly Bookshop […]
Hanmer’s culinary oasis: Salt N Pepper
Christmas in July? What craziness is this?! It’s Salt N Pepper in Hanmer Springs bringing you the wonder of Christmas fare with a three course Christmas feast of course! Bookings are essential as it is on for only 2 Fridays in July – from 5pm on Friday 19 and Friday 26 July […]
Culinary dream come true: Lemongrass
Chef Sriamorn Reavill has always wanted to share with people the home cooked food she had growing up in her native Thailand. Her restaurant, Lemongrass, is the culmination of that dream. Most days and nights she can be found there cooking up traditional Thai dishes, some innovative shared plates and […]
Bread made the Kiwi way: Artisan Bakehouse
Jason Scott, the owner of Artisan Bakehouse in Wigram, has come a long way since he baked his first loaf of bread 17 years ago. It is his love of baking and passion for producing quality traditionally fermented bread that has helped him and his team grow his company from […]
Classic Kiwi hospitality: Milieu Café
Milieu is a French term, meaning a social setting or environment – which is certainly apt for the popular Milieu Café in Addington. Combining a warm, friendly atmosphere with an impressive selection of Kiwi-style dishes created fresh onsite using locally sourced ingredients, the café attracts many locals and regulars from surrounding businesses […]
Mother’s Day Macarons Recipe
INGREDIENTS 140g ground almonds 2 cups icing sugar 4 egg whites, at room temperature 4 tablespoons caster sugar Food colour of choice Ganache 150g white chocolate, broken in pieces 4 tablespoons cream 4 tablespoons icing sugar 1-2 tablespoons clever flavouring and colour combos METHOD Line oven trays with baking […]
Moroccan morsels: Mosaic by Simo
Simo is synonymous with Moroccan food in Christchurch. The Moroccan born chef is very well known for bringing his own flair to the exciting flavours and delicious fare at his Addington restaurant. If you’ve been into Mosaic by Simo recently, you will have noticed a few changes; changes for the better. […]
