A greek feast: The Athens Yacht Club
Memories are often made when gathered round a table. The festive season is a wonderful time to create some of those lasting memories, while dining in style with friends, family and work colleagues. Dining out this summer doesn’t come any easier than making a booking at The Athens Yacht Club in central Christchurch. […]
Cocktails and mocktails
As we head into the festive season and thoughts turn to celebratory cheer, spare a thought also for the non-drinkers. Cocktails are a cool way to celebrate. You can make them by the jug full, and many may also be converted into non-alcoholic versions or mocktails. The main difference between a mocktail and […]
Egg breakfast wraps recipe
Ingredients: 2 free-range eggs 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp butter or oil 1 spring onion, sliced 1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 handful of baby spinach, finely chopped 2 wholemeal tortillas Tomato paste or tomato relish Oil 1 tomato, diced 1/3 cup grated cheese (optional) METHOD Place eggs in a bowl […]
Adding sparkle in Kaikōura: Esses Wine
Champagne is arguably the most prestigious sparkling wine in the world, made only in the French region after which it is named. In Kaikōura, vigneron Esses Estate produces sparkling wines, using the same traditional methods and grape varieties, chardonnay and pinot noir, as their French counterparts. Owners Mel and Aaron Skinner are grower/producers, […]
Scenic Sipping: Chateau on the Park
As the sun goes down, many of us come out to play. Christchurch is full of go-to places to indulge, although some set the scene better than others. One of those is Chateau on the Park, a charming place to meet, greet and eat, especially outdoors on warm summer days and nights. Tucked […]
Inspiring Cuisine: Indian Roots
A light and fluffy naan bread dipped in a vibrant curry is a favourite meal for many, and no surprise considering Indian cuisine is loved for being flavourful, warming, and delicious. The dream of husband-and-wife duo Kiah and Ron, Indian Roots honours authentic Indian cuisine, just as they remember from their life in […]
Extra cheese please: Cheese Bar
The growing landscape of Christchurch cuisine just got better. Think classic Kiwi flavours, but with a cheesy twist. The Cheese Bar has quickly become the city’s latest craze as owners Yanina and Terence take cheese to the next level. From humble beginnings selling cheese toasties in their food trailer, the pair is now […]
Calls for coffee: Coffee Worx
It’s that time of year; people are dreaming about and planning their Christmas holidays. Head to the bach, go camping, tramping, caravanning, or just rent a house in the best destination, the Kiwi summer is beautiful, but it’s better with a coffee in your hand. At your home away from home, the team […]
Posh Picnics
Shake the dust off your picnic basket and get it prepped for summer. One blueprint to creating a fairy tale picnic, that will taste fantastic and look great in photos too, is colour, colour, and more colour. Just as dopamine dressing can benefit your mood, dopamine eating may uplift your day, especially with […]
Setting the scene
Inviting friends and family for lunch is a popular way to catch up, especially during the holiday season when there’s more time to prepare, and to socialise. Whether you’re having two or 20 guests, setting the table doesn’t have to be a time consuming task. Planning is one of the pillars to hosting […]
