Secure the best setting: Cashmere Club
With spring in full swing and Cup and Show week just around the corner, event season switches into top gear. If you have a Christmas gathering coming up, it’s time to contact Kayla Woolley, events manager at the Cashmere Club, to secure your booking at a venue that will please everyone. “The Garden […]
Cocktails with bite: Tiger Baby
Inspired by the owner’s roots in Chennai, this downtown favourite is beautifully decorated in a charming, South Indian style. Lush, colourful, and richly textured, the moment you step inside Tiger Baby, you will know you’re in for a good time. The food and drinks menus are fun and packed with character. A range […]
German potato pancakes
Crispy, golden brown and hearty, these German-style pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or even a light dinner. They’re best served hot, with sweet or savoury sauces or toppings. INGREDIENTS 4 medium potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp grated onion or chopped chives 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 Tsp baking powder […]
Savoury summer spuds
The humble potato has long been a staple food for many cultures across the world, and it’s no wonder given its versatility. From fries to gnocchi, hash browns to oven baked, and dauphinoise to creamy mash, potatoes, or spuds, are found in most kitchens, making it a truly global food. The potato was […]
Sensational Tomato, Cucumber, Feta + Smashed Olive Salad
INGREDIENTS Pickled red onion: – 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced – 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar – 1/4 Tsp sea salt For the pickled red onion, add the sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar and salt to a bowl. Toss to combine and allow the onion to pickle for at least 10 […]
Super salad
Fresh seasonal salad days are here, coinciding with cheese month. To celebrate both, this page, and page 56, have two cheesy salad recipes from Canterbury’s own cookbook queens, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Powers. Enjoy. HERBY QUINOA AND HALLOUMI SALAD Feeds: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water […]
An enduring legacy: Te Pae Christchurch
Creating memorable experiences that respect our planet and the goals of clients is an impressive feat, even more so when it minimises our environmental footprint, and maximises each event’s impact. Located in the heart of our city, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre specialises in delivering seamless meetings, conferences, and events. Modern flexible spaces, […]
A feast of festive indulgence: Crowne Plaza’s Market Place Restaurant
This Christmas Day, indulge in flavours like never before. Executive Chef Ritvik at Market Place Restaurant, inside the Crowne Plaza, has crafted a buffet that blends much-loved classics with exciting new offerings. The menu features sage and onion stuffed turkey, whole-baked Akaroa salmon, honey-glazed ham, and roasted Canterbury lamb, among other delights. For […]
Superb spring spots: No. 4, Beach, Fiddlesticks
As the warm weather and daylight begin to sprawl out gloriously, you’re surely on the lookout for a tasty bite and a springtime tipple or two. Try taste-testing these recommendations. No. 4 A hidden gem in the heart of Merivale. For over two decades, this fabulous bar and eatery has served hearty meals […]
Eggs Royale
A classic breakfast, based on the traditional favourite Eggs Benedict, the key ingredient is hot smoked salmon. This recipe (also known as Eggs Halifax) can be served so many ways, depending what greens are in season, for example asparagus is a go-to from September through to December. Try wilted spinach for Eggs Florentine, […]
