Cuisine

When a recipe is so perfect, why would anyone change it? Especially delicious baking passed down by grandma, with a loyal customer following. A busy family, now operating Gorgeous Food Specialist Bakery in Springs Road since July, continues the local legacy. “We were so lucky to find such a good business, owned by […]

“Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring. My summer wine is really made from all these things.” So wrote Lee Hazelwood and sang Nancy Sinatra. Those same summer fruit scents are evident in many of today’s lighter wines, making them just right for long hot days, and balmy nights. One of those […]

Buying wine may be a frustrating task if you don’t know much about the varieties, what foods they will pair with, and what to expect when you twist the cap off and pour. That’s where wine labels come to the fore. Knowing how to read the front and back labels on a wine […]

Home-made ice cream is a real treat and is so easy to make. I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I’ve made it multiple times during the last 30 years, and it works every time. To vary the flavour, simply add fresh or pureed fruit, your favourite sweet sauce (chocolate, passionfruit, peppermint, […]

Food and wine matching is an art. Not everyone knows what wines complement specific dishes, so it’s a huge help when a menu is composed with options selected by the experts. The staff at The George make it easy for you, seven days a week, for lunches and dinners. They know their wines, […]

New Zealand crayfish is a popular delicacy, usually readily available locally thanks to the close proximity of Kaikōura and its coastal waters. Barbecued with herb butter 1 – Blend the zest of one lemon with a quarter cup each of chopped dill, parsley, and chives, two cloves peeled garlic, and 125g unsalted butter. […]

Ingredients (serves 4) 2 whole fish, approx. 800gm each 2 lemons 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 medium red onion, diced 4 tbsp capers, drained 2 tbsp olive oil Flaked sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large handfuls of mixed fresh herbs – parsley, dill, tarragon, basil Tin foil for wrapping […]

The authentic taste of a Texas barbecue is now available in Christchurch. The succulent flavours and meats are within easy reach via food truck, ready to be booked for all of your events. Truck Norris Texas BBQ is the first South Island food truck bringing classic American flavours to Christchurch cuisine. Juicy meats […]

Decisions, decisions, decisions. What will you serve for Christmas dinner? For many readers that may depend on where you are, what your budget is, and your favourite celebration foods. Festive food is described (Collins dictionary) as ‘special, colourful, or exciting,’ especially because of a holiday and celebration. Traditional western Christmas food includes ham, […]

Serves 10 Elderflower Layer 125ml hot water 3 tsp gelatine 125ml elderflower cordial 200ml boiling water Rhubarb Layer 125ml hot water 3 tsp gelatine 125ml rhubarb cordial 200ml boiling water Raspberry Layer 1 1⁄2 cups frozen raspberries 1 1⁄2 tbsp sugar 125ml hot water 3 tsp gelatine 200ml boiling water To Garnish Sweet […]