Unbeatable: D.O.T.I
Keeping food simple while delivering a delightful experience for your tastebuds is not always easy, but it has been an effective path to success for one North Canterbury-based eatery. That’s the motto for the team behind D.O.T.I. It’s in their name. ‘Don’t Over Think It’ is exactly what they do, producing deliciously unpretentious […]
Scallop skewers
Succulent, sweet, and with a hint of ginger zing, these sizzling scallop skewers with a honey ginger glaze can be done on the barbecue, hibachi, or in a frying pan inside. They are simple to make, using fresh or defrosted scallops, with or without the roe on. Cook on their own, with ham […]
Fine food to feast on: Elmwood Fine Foods
To walk into a café and immediately see a huge cabinet brimming with beautifully displayed and tempting goodies is a feast for the eyes and titillation for the taste buds. At the heart of every café are the treasures that lie inside its food cabinets. Treasures are indeed at Elmwood Fine Foods, a […]
Embrace alfresco
Summer is the season when alfresco dining comes into its own. Nice weather and long hot days mean eating outside, usually in a casual setting, is an enjoyable option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The term comes from the Italian phrase al fresco, which means “in the fresh air”, and as a nation […]
The sweet taste of summer
Peaches, apricots, nectarines, berries, watermelons, and a whole cornucopia of fruits are in plentiful supply, and ready to be enjoyed. From biting into them fresh, to desserts, smoothies, cocktails, and baking, there are numerous ways to make the most of the season’s plentiful harvest. Growing your own is one way to ensure sweet, […]
Delicious daiquiris
Cocktail or mocktail, a daiquiri is an easy anytime pick-me-up, and a great way to indulge in summer fruits and berries. Considered by many to be one of the six essential cocktails, a classic daiquiri comprises three ingredients only, being rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. Adding fresh fruit or berries (or both) […]
In a glaze phase
Barbecues receive a powerful workout over summer, serving up champion cuts of meat and various vegetables – made even tastier with a sweet or savoury glaze. A classic glaze heroes two components – some form of sugar syrup and a punchy, flavour-packing element. To please Easy, customisable, and with a classic flavour profile, […]
Seasonal fruit muffins
Liven up your favourite muffin recipe by adding berries, or diced summer fruits such as peaches, nectarines, mangos, and pineapple. For every cup of flour in the recipe, add about half a cup of fruit, whether fresh, or tinned. INGREDIENTS 2 medium eggs 125ml vegetable oil 250ml milk 250g caster sugar 400g self-raising […]
Taste the magic of Methven: Methven Resort
Corporate events can be challenging to plan – with so much to coordinate. Let someone else take care of the hassle for you – from food and dietary requirements to accommodation, setting up the conference room, and planning thrilling activities. Within a picturesque town, the team at Methven Resort can take the hassle […]
Pineapple Lime Kisses
After filling our dessert bowls to the brim daily, sometimes a bite-sized treat is all we want for the weeks following Christmas festivities. These Pineapple Lime Kisses from Desi Bakes, Hetal Vasavada’s latest recipe book of indulgent delights, are just what the doctor ordered. Hetal loves these cookies for their bright, holiday-ready colour. […]
