Experience great service & hospitality: House of Hop
Visiting a restaurant and brewery in one idyllic setting lays the groundwork for a pleasing sojourn with friends and family. Just five minutes from Geraldine, in the tranquil Gapes Valley is the family-run House of Hop restaurant and brewery destination. “We have made it our mission to wow our guests with amazing food, […]
Where coffee meets community: The Coffee Club Ravenswood
As one of New Zealand’s most popular beverages, coffee is a driving force behind hundreds of hospitality venues across the country. With so much choice, how do you decide where to go for your caffeine fix? Since established in 2023, The Coffee Club Ravenswood, has welcomed thousands of customers through its doors. Located […]
Mexican chilli hot chocolate
For a rich, decadent drink, try this creamy, luscious Mexican hot chocolate recipe. Spiced with cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper (or more if desired), it’s a great winter warmer. Add a nip or two of rum or brandy for a Mexican-style hot toddy. INGREDIENTS 3 cups whole milk 3 Tbsp cocoa […]
Some like it hot
Chillies feature in almost every global cuisine, some more than others, although they’re not everyone’s idea of an enjoyable culinary experience. BY IAN KNOTT. The heat of chillies is a subjective thing to the individual. Many find a relatively mild jalapeño (2000 Scoville Heat Units) or Tabasco sauce unbearably spicy, whereas others won’t […]
A venue to visit: Golden Mile Motel and Tavern
On the outskirts of Christchurch sits a Templeton tavern and accommodation complex, dear to the hearts of locals and the racing community. At the Golden Mile Motel and Tavern, meet with family and friends for a delicious meal and a tipple or two. Relax in this comfortable, welcoming environment after a long working […]
Cucumber sorbet
This easy recipe with only three ingredients uses refreshing cucumbers to make an invigorating sorbet sure to please. INGREDIENTS 700g cucumber (peeled and deseeded) 3 Tbsp lemon juice 200g granulated sugar METHOD 1. Peel cucumbers and remove seeds. Cut into small pieces and place in a food processor along with lemon juice and […]
Passionfruit syrup soda
This tangy, tropical passionfruit soda is an ideal thirst quencher and is savoured by the sweet tooth. As passionfruit falls off the vine and fills supermarket shelves, use it to create an easy syrup. Wonderfully versatile, it may be drizzled on cakes, desserts, and ice cream, or combined with sparkling water. For a […]
Sublime sorbets & more
In the culinary world, palate cleansers reset our taste buds and help us transition from one flavourful course to the next. Frenchman and “King of Chefs”, Auguste Escoffier reported that a palate cleanser could elevate any type of multi-course meal, rinsing and resetting mouth flavours so diners could savour each course to its […]
The luxury of coffee: Coffee Worx
Coffee has been described as a “hug in a mug”. Kiwis love their hugs, and their java. Keeping a close eye in Canterbury on the global coffee situation are Deb and Ian Riach, owners of Coffee Worx. In the industry for nearly 30 years, roasting their own beans, the couple say that the […]
Decades of service in food & health safety: Auditing Solutions
After 30 years responsible for the administration and finance at leading New Zealand food safety companies, Gail Shaw is relishing retirement. A multi-skilled service provider, Food & Health + Auditing Solutions manages clients and contracts across environmental health, food act verifications, alcohol licensing, drinking water and more with one goal: to ensure what […]
