Coffee on each corner: Cocoa Black
In a perfect world, our daily coffee would come from our favourite shop each time. The one where they make it just right because they know how we like it, the staff are friendly, and there is a fabulous range of fresh food choices to have in house or take away. Christchurch’s Yong […]
A sip of Europe: Sala Coffee
Since the first recorded sip of this aromatic brown liquid, through to today’s coffee shop culture, coffee has become a staple. For some even, a necessity, and takes prime placement in many pantries around the world, New Zealand being no exception. Indeed, coffee is a way of life in this country. One joint […]
Fine, fine food: Elmwood Fine Foods
One of the delicious pleasures in life is finding an intimate local café you love to frequent. Even better is one that exudes an oasis of calm where you have time and space to savour the taste and aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Such a little gem of a café exists tucked away […]
Coeliac solutions: Bubbles Gluten Free Catering
Finding suitable places to eat as a coeliac can be challenging with much to consider. One divinely delicious solution in Christchurch, Bubbles Gluten Free Catering, bakes food fresh in their coeliac kitchen with a myriad of options available daily. Owner Lynette Cooper’s journey to gluten-free baking started across the ditch. She’s had an […]
Step it up salad
Lifting the elements of a basic salad is simple, using nature’s offerings. Lots of vegetables excite in uniqueness, whether through size or colour. Vegetables that range in shape and shade, like cherry tomatoes and radishes, are the answer. These ‘designer’ vegetables bring the brilliance so you don’t have to spend hours in the […]
Steak to share: Fiddlesticks
It’s pretty rare to find a steak that isn’t photogenic. No matter the cut or style of cooking, they’re almost always pleasing. Not only to the eye, but to the taste buds as well. Making sure their patrons enjoy life’s sweet moments is the goal of the team at central Christchurch restaurant Fiddlesticks. […]
Crunchy apple and rhubarb crumble
If your apples keep dropping and rhubarb sprouting, you might find yourself in need of a quick, delicious recipe to put them to good use. Look no further than a sweet apple and rhubarb crumble. Ingredients 4 apples 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp water 1/2 – 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 6 cups rhubarb […]
Kitty Williams’ Alla Vodka pasta bake
This pasta is “right up there” as one of cook Kitty Williams’ favourite recipes in her new book Just a Little Bit Naughty. Her advice is not to be put off by the vodka in this dish, as it gives the sauce an incredible depth. Ingredients 500ml cream 2 shallots, finely diced 1 […]
Well pickle me
Autumn is a time of bountiful fruit and vegetable harvests, and stocking up for winter. One age-old method of doing this is pickling. Pickling with vinegar likely originated in ancient Mesopotamia around 2400 BCE. Archaeological evidence points to cucumbers being pickled in the Tigris Valley in 2030 BCE. Throughout history, pickling vegetables in […]
Host with the most: Cashmere Club
When searching for a venue to host an event, a long established and well-renowned venue cannot be overlooked. If the venue holds a proud record of serving its community well, the search ends here. Cashmere Club boasts a rich history of over 45 years hosting weddings, private and corporate functions, fundraisers and seminars. […]
