Devilishly good pickles: Gordons Pickles
Someone once said, “Good pickles are crisp, enduring and devilishly hard to make”. That person clearly had not met the team at Gordon’s Pickles. They are passionate experts on pickles of all shapes and flavours, from sliced and whole gherkins with dill, or chilli and honey, to traditional pickled onions. One of […]
Fruity wee salads
Fruit is a welcome ingredient in many salads, and we’re not just talking desserts. Fresh, frozen, or even tinned, many fruits add extra dimensions to time-honoured savoury vegetable salads. A classic example is a Waldorf salad with apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Variations include using dried fruits, such as raisins and dates. Fresh […]
A honey of a café: Spring Bank Honey
Like bees to pollen, nectar aficionados are heading to North Canterbury’s specialist honey café. Wanting to share some of its uniquely curated honey, much of it destined for international markets, Springbank Honey established ‘The Hive’ a café and shop for locals. “To enjoy beautiful coffee and food, and have the opportunity to experience […]
Asian-inspired barbecue fish skewers: United Fisheries
Ingredients 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil 2 Tbsp light brown sugar 1 Tsp ground turmeric 1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce 1/3 cup, coconut cream 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp grated root ginger 1/2 Tsp red chilli oil, 2 Tbsp chopped dill 1-2 red peppers, sweet 480g salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 2cm chunks […]
Make it to the markets
Fresh vegetables and fruit lie at the heart of any good meal. They’re the base for every delicious kitchen creation. The benefits of fresh, locally grown produce are obvious. It feels great to know you’ve reduced your plastic consumption and carbon footprint, while enjoying food full of flavour. It’s not just your tastebuds […]
Bring your friends together: Three Elements Chinese Restaurant
When dining out is a fun-filled celebration lasting all night long, the memories endure. Agreat night starts with trying new authentic tastes, singing, laughing, and being entertained by your favourite people. Three Elements Chinese Restaurant is more than a delicious dining experience. The upstairs dining area includes a children’s play zone, a pool […]
Summer salad days
Fresh, colourful, and full of goodness, salads are a quick way to dress up brunches, lunches, and dinners. From full-on greens to rainbow coloured offerings, salads include a few basic ingredients, then the rest is up to the creator’s imagination. Lettuce is a popular starting point, yet spinach, rocket, watercress, and basil are […]
Roast salmon prawn, orange, & fennel
Caterer, cook, and entertainer Tina Duncan shares a recipe from her recently released book Plated. A whole side of salmon is definitely a festive dish and this has its place at all sorts of celebrations because it can be served warm or cold, whichever way works for you. Kecap manis is a sweeter, […]
Dress it up
Just as accessories make an outfit, dressings are the finishing touches to salads. Supermarket shelves are full of options, yet with a few basic ingredients and five to 10 minutes in your kitchen, it’s easy to create your own. Vinegar and olive oil-based vinaigrettes are light, healthy, and great on greens, vegetables, and […]
Food heaven on Mandeville St: Mandeville Street Kitchen
Breakfast, morning tea, lunches, and a mid-afternoon sugar fix are all on the menu at a popular Mandeville St café where the food is just like grandmother used to make. Food is prepared fresh daily at Mandeville Street Kitchen, using owner Sarah-Jane and her team’s tried and true recipes, and the best of […]
