Chicken Consommé
Consommé has a myriad of uses, a star on its own, or with additions such as vegetables, dumplings, chicken, and noodles. Ideal as a winter appetiser, brunch, or light dinner, serve it with your favourite artisan bread. Ingredients 1 cooked chicken carcass, skin and fat removed 1 medium onion, skin on, halved 1 […]
A hilltop vision: The Hilltop
Hearing that a heritage building we know and love is being preserved and enhanced is always a great thrill, and that’s certainly the case with the Hilltop Tavern, overlooking Akaroa. Heritage preservation is not for the faint-hearted, and those that undertake it need to be commended for their vision, and contribution to the […]
Eatery’s exciting expansion: Formosa Restaurant
Ashburton has become a popular destination for people looking to settle and raise their families. Last year it recorded a population of 36,300. By 2048 the projected population figure is almost 43,000. Paramount to any town flourishing is the need for it to provide quality public services, especially in the hospitality sector. Formosa […]
Style by a country mile: Cafe Mayfield
Country cafés have a special appeal about them, especially during winter. They are invariably warm, inviting, and relaxing with a friendly atmosphere that encourages conversation. This is all certainly true of Cafe Mayfield in the heart of Mayfield village on State Highway 72. It’s the ideal place to stop for coffee or a […]
New flavours of India: Saket Indian Restaurant
Christchurch has a new offering of authentic Indian cuisine. They offer a fine dining experience with high quality, freshly-prepared dishes and stellar service. Saket Indian Restaurant is the brain-child of Suraj Khatri, who wanted to take his many years of experience in managing Indian restaurants to create his own. He joined forces with […]
Getting toasted
The world is literally your oyster when it comes to making toasted sandwiches. From breads to fillings, pick your favourites and create. Use a toasted sandwich maker, or the old-fashioned cook in a frying pan method. If you can’t be bothered with DIY, try the options at various local eateries featured in Metropol. The […]
Toast your winter sandwich
Toasted sandwiches come into their own during winter, although for some people they’re popular any time of the year. From simple to stupendous, toasted sandwiches often fill the gap, either as a snack or a more substantial meal. During June, the Great NZ Toastie Takeover was judged, with two Canterbury eateries, The Fine […]
Beer for man’s best friend: Wigram Brewing Co
Your dog is a member of the family and should be treated as such. If you could enjoy New Zealand’s favourite drink, beer, with your furry friend, you would, right? The good team at Wigram Brewing Co have sorted this with their range of Dog Beer. Developed with their own dog, Blitza, and […]
Make mine mulled
Making mulled wine is super simple, and it’s a warming, aromatic drink to indulge in during colder days. Many bars and restaurants offer their own versions of mulled wine, so get out and sample some. If staying home is your preference, 15 minutes, and the right ingredients, is all it takes to whip […]
Destination dining: Two Fat Possums
Nothing beats a jaunt to the country to blow away the city blues, take your mind off the pressures of life, and to restore a sense of wellbeing. West Melton lies a mere 22kms from Christchurch, and has everything to satisfy the day-tripper, including a rave eatery. Two Fat Possums bar and restaurant […]
