Japanese comfort food: Tanoshi
A hot, hearty bowl of ramen – umami flavour, rich broth and all – is the ultimate winter meal. Warm up from the inside out with Tanoshi’s winter menu, a restaurant borne from the traditions of authentic Japanese cuisine and infused with modern convenience. Famous for their build-your-own ramen, your bowl of goodness […]
Fond of Fondue
The 1970s Swiss dinner party favourite is making a comeback. Metropol writer Lucy Brewer investigates. Sometimes, being really cheesy is a good thing. Fondue is one of those times. Originating in 18th-century Switzerland, when peasants melted ageing cheeses with wine to stretch resources through winter, this classic sharing dish was a staple at […]
70 years of community: Hornby Club
For seven decades, this club has been the hub for community in Hornby. Hornby Club has turned 70, marking seven decades of bringing people together and serving the community at the heart of Christchurch’s southwest since opening its doors in 1956. Once a small township on the edge of Christchurch, Hornby has become […]
Beef & beetroot sausage rolls
These sausage rolls couldn’t be much simpler to make and are fantastic with the horseradish cream, says Canterbury pastry and pie maker Wendy Morgan. Her new book, entitled Easy as Pie, is out now. Makes 28 Ingredients • 1 quantity Rough Puff Pastry (see recipe opposite) • 250g beef mince • 250g beef […]
Impossibly easy custard pie
Could this be the easy-peasiest dessert pie you’ve ever made? Give it a try and let us know. An old-fashioned recipe that has been around for a long time, this creamy custard pie is called impossibly easy pie because it takes just four ingredients. Just blend the ingredients and pour into a pie […]
Club hub: Papanui Club
Membership growth and facility expansion are two clear markers of success at this stalwart in the Papanui social scene. “Every improvement, event and investment is made with the goal of creating a stronger, more vibrant place for people to enjoy,” says general manager Mark Belton at the ever-popular Papanui Club. Their success lies […]
Classic Old Fashioned
A timeless cocktail, it’s traditional to make an Old Fashioned with American bourbon whiskey, but why not use a local Canterbury-made whisky like Divergence, Herrick Creek or Cardrona? A well-made Old Fashioned should be smooth, aromatic, and whisky-forward, with the sugar and bitters enhancing the spirit rather than dominating it. Ingredients • 60ml […]
Miso-glazed salmon on soba noodles
Great for sharing Serves 4-6 Prep: 15 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes “There’s something magical about miso glaze on salmon fillets,” says Akaroa Salmon chef Sam Parish, who created this dish. “Whether it’s how quickly it can be ready or the sticky transformation of the flesh as it bubbles away. Destined to be eaten […]
Taste & aroma to delight: Bolina Sweets
Indian food is famous for its intensity of flavour, aromatic spice blends and the incredible variety from start to finish. At Bolina Sweets, the rich tastes of north and south India will transport your taste buds to exotic lands. Bolina Sweet’s rich regional diversity showcases the best of India, while ingredients like garlic, […]
What makes a pub famous? – The Famous Grouse Hotel
Lincoln has only ever been home to one pub. It’s stood in the same place for more than 140 years thanks to its feel-good nature. “We are country hospitality,” says Shaughn McNabb, co-owner of The Famous Grouse Hotel. “We are just good people doing the job and doing it with a smile on […]
