Courgette & feta fritters
Light, fluffy, and fabulously easy – make these fritters as a light dinner or side snack, using up the stash of courgette and spring onion in your fridge. INGREDIENTS 2 medium courgettes, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 2 eggs 3/4 cup feta 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1 – […]
Dine in divine culture: Manu
There exists a place where the delicate flavours of Pacifica and Asian fare dance in your mouth, where every element from food to furnishings delights the senses. By Nina Tucker. As if dining during a tropical retreat, Manu, on Cambridge Terrace, is an escape to the islands – and it’s much easier to […]
Sip, smile, chateau-style: Chateau on the Park
Christchurch is blessed with a wonderful range of restaurants, bars, function venues, gardens, and waterways. Whatever culinary or beverage-based entertainment anyone is in the mood for, is often just minutes away. One iconic venue that comes complete with all of the above, and an otherworldly charm that is all its own is Chateau […]
Get your greens
The time is now to truly get your fix. Gardens are churning out green vegetables galore: cucumbers, courgettes, spring onions, spinach, beans, cabbages, cauliflowers, silverbeet, and a variety of herbs and microgreens. If you’re not picking it yourself, chances are you are finding it cheap at your local grocer or supermarket. Packing a […]
Watermelon & feta salad with mint
Watermelon and feta are a lovely balance of sweet and salty in a summer salad, with a touch of mint for an extra refreshing taste. Look for heavy watermelons in prime condition, especially the seedless varieties. Prep: 15 minutes Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 10 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 a large one) 2 […]
Christchurch’s new must-try restaurant: The Hoi Polloi
Christchurch’s dining scene has a fresh new favourite; warm, welcoming, and full of flavour. Quickly making a name for itself as one of the city’s best places to eat, drink, and connect, vibrant The Hoi Polloi is all about great food without the fuss. The menu celebrates Kiwi flavours with a modern twist, […]
Pink Martini
Cheers to a bold, flirty drink just perfect for Valentine’s Day. INGREDIENTS Makes 1 • Handful ice cubes • 40ml vodka • 20ml dry vermouth • 4 dashes orange bitters • 2 Tsp grenadine • Orange peel • Lime slices METHOD 1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes. 2. Add the vodka, dry […]
Nectarine dream
Find yourself in a five-star restaurant with just one bite of this salad, bursting with rich flavours. Beautifully presented and inviting to eat, yet surprisingly simple to make. INGREDIENTS • 2-3 nectarines, pitted and sliced • Butter and brown sugar, to caramelise • Rocket, a few handfuls • Watercress, one handful • Half […]
Sweetcorn salad
Undervalued and underutilised, sweetcorn deserves more space in our summer ingredient arsenal. Highlighting summer produce, this simple, refreshing salad makes a perfect pairing for barbecues and balmy evenings, alongside grilled meats such as chicken, steak, or fish. INGREDIENTS • 1 lime, juiced • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 Tbsp butter • 1 […]
Fresh and best
Serving a salad with meals is a simple way to pack added nutrients and antioxidants into your diet, and eat to a feeling of satisfaction. Light on the stomach, salads are an easy option for warm evenings when after-dinner exercise remains on the radar – maybe a gentle game of tennis or walk […]
