Pop on in: The Pop Top
Summer is absolutely the time for new and fabulous things and one to look out for comes from the creative stable of TyanHaus. Ruben Gordon and collaborators proudly present The Pop Top, their gorgeous seventies styled pop top coffee caravan at TyanHaus premises. Monday to Friday 8am -2pm, Ruben is serving delicious brews […]
Let’s celebrate: Cascade
We’ve come a long way baby. We have a great deal to celebrate this festive season, and our friends and workmates are a big part of that picture. Our Christmas functions need to be extra special this year, and Cascade Bar and Courtyard and Soul Quarter in Stranges Lane are the ideal spots to […]
A taste for tomato season
When tomato season arrives, it is a sign of warmer days ahead – as sunshine and higher temperatures are peak growing conditions for this favourite fruit. Wildly expensive out of season, tomatoes are a delightful summer ingredient for creating fresh salads, delicious sauces, and chutneys, as well as quick and easy snacks. But […]
Dukkah-baked salmon with herby salsa: Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Courtesy of Miss Polly’s Kitchen Serves 4-5, as a main Ingredients 3 Tbsp dukkah 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 heaped Tbsp honey 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 garlic cloves minced 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) side boneless, skinless salmon Herby Salsa Juice of 1 juicy lime 1 tsp sugar 2 Tbsp pickled […]
The perfect match
Seafood is one of the great delicacies in the cuisine world and a special occasion meal is not complete without the perfect glass of wine to go with it. Here are some match-made-in-heaven wine and seafood pairings to try. Mussels —CHARDONNAY The flavour of mussels changes a lot depending on the cooking method. […]
Make it a date
Now that we can come and go as we please, it’s nice to mix things up when it comes to date night, and sometimes a night in is just what we need to connect with our loved one. Spring is in the air and with love following suit, there’s a chance to eat […]
Christmas at the Crowne: Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch is hosting their Christmas Day Buffet at Market Place Restaurant. All the joy of Christmas feasting but without the preparation – what could be better? Promising a day of decadence and relaxation, this December 25th Market Place Restaurant will once again be wrapped in seasonal decorations, full of holiday ambience […]
Huge oaty chocolate chunk style cookies: Everyday Favourites
Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ready in 50 minutes Makes 24 large cookies Ingredients: 300g softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup milk 1 cup rolled oats 200g chocolate, coarsely chopped […]
Sophisticated dining: Eliza’s Manor
Sitting down to enjoy delicious cuisine in a luxurious setting makes for a memorable experience that you will think about for many days to come. When you walk through the door of Eliza’s Manor, you’re transported back through the decades. Perfectly blending the unique atmosphere of a bygone era, with a sophisticated and […]
Ode to oysters
New Zealand’s fresh Bluff oyster season is well and truly over, however diehards can still find the occasional fix of this succulent and slightly salty delicacy in fish shops, some restaurants, and also at their local chippie. Of course, while they may be Bluff oysters, they’ll be frozen not fresh, until next year’s […]
