Smokin’ hot
Covid lockdowns kick-started a wave of cooking creativity, both in the kitchen, and using barbecues, to spice up eating at home. One of the most popular has been the low and slow movement, aligned with barbecues and smokers. Barbecues are no longer just for steaks and sausages, and slow cooking is not just […]
Setting the food safety standards: Auditing Solutions
Any business supplying food within New Zealand must comply with a complex range of important requirements regarding food health and safety. These requirements are to identify and create awareness of potential hazards for the consumer. These may be concerning preparation, production, manufacturing, packaging, storage, handling, transport or distribution of any food type. Under […]
Nice & spicy
Whether you are in love with, or terrified of them, jalapeños are one of the most popular chilli peppers in the world. Experiment with the spicy fruit (yes, peppers are fruit), other than the traditional Mexican favourites, with Metropol’s jalapeños three ways…
Easy orange sorbet
Cool, refreshing, and not too sweet. Keep a sorbet up your sleeve to serve before a warm meal as a palate cleanser, as the difference in temperature livens up and resets the taste buds. INGREDIENTS 5 to 6 oranges 1 Tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp sugar or maple syrup Pinch of salt Mint […]
High flying brews: Wigram Brewing Company
When in Wigram, a visit to its local brew haven and a brewery tour is a must for craft connoisseurs and those who can appreciate a perfect pint. Proudly nestled in the heart of the suburb, Wigram Brewing Company has been producing their comprehensive range of multi-award winning handcrafted beers for over two […]
Indulging in winter puddings
In these seasons, our cravings turn decadent. Warming plates filled with sweet and spiced flavours. Enter the winter pudding. Across continents and cultures you can find different versions of a classic winter pudding. Sweet, sticky, with crunchy add-ons and gooey sauces. Don’t act like you are not thinking about your favourite winter pudding […]
Dreaming of Mykonos: Mykonos Cafe
Dream of the Greek island of Mykonos and you will have visions of whitewashed streets lined with bright bougainvilleas. Add in great ethnic food and this is truly an Aegean gem. How could something like that possibly be re-imagined in Christchurch? Enter Panos Bougos. He and his family have created a little slice […]
Wonderful winter veges
Hearty vegetable soups take over from spring/summer salads during the colder months, and they’re a wonderful way to add beneficial vitamins and minerals to household menus. Just as restaurants change their menus seasonally, so too can you, making the most of those vegetables that are plentiful at the time. A bonus is that […]
Podium plates
For your guests, create eats worthy of a medal. Easy nibbles Organise five ceramic bowls on a platter as the Olympic rings. Fill them with dips and spreads such as guacamole, cheese sauce, hummus, salsa, and the classic Kiwi onion dip. Surround the bowls with a mix of healthy and indulgent eats. These […]
Gaelic charm, food & music: The Little Fiddle
Irish myths and leprechaun legends often refer to a pot o’ gold at the end of a rainbow. Christchurch City isn’t home to many leprechauns (unless it’s St Patrick’s Day), yet it definitely has a pot of gold in the form of The Little Fiddle, an inner city Irish bar. The lilt of […]
