Five ways to eat oysters
People either love them or hate them, but oysters remain a prized delicacy. A versatile shellfish, they can be eaten raw or cooked, the later including fried, baked, steamed, or stewed. Some people like to swallow the oyster whole, while others prefer to chew them to savour the full flavour. Most Kiwis prefer […]
Planning for Christmas: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays an important role in promoting harmony, and the ‘Christmas do’ is the big […]
Creative cooking: Riverside Kitchen
If you are looking to entertain work colleagues or clients in the lead up to Christmas, why not step away from the usual options and treat them to a fun, interactive and memorable cooking event at Riverside Kitchen. The Riverside team offers great options for large groups that will have everyone cooking and […]
High tea: Penny Black Victorian Tearooms
If there is one way to celebrate in style that suits everyone from age two to 102, it’s a High Tea. Tiers of gorgeous sandwiches, baked treats both savoury and sweet, all beautifully presented and served. To drink is the finest tea, coffee, or a glass of party time prosecco, juice, or soft […]
Dining on vitamin sea: Beach Bar
Ten out of 10 to the clever unknown who once quipped: “Beach more, worry less”. Never were there four more truer words. Gazing at the sea is the healthiest waste of time. How lucky we are, then, to have 20 minutes from our central city, possibly one of the only bar and restaurants […]
Sticky lemon chicken
Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ingredients 600g boneless chicken thighs or breasts 1/2 cup cornflour 1 egg 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp crushed garlic 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup cold water 1 […]
Delicious Greek food and fine wines: The Athens Yacht Club
Greek philosopher Epicurus said: “We should look for someone to eat and drink with, before looking for something to eat and drink.” Epicurus, born 341 BC, in Greece, knew a thing or two about eating, espousing the ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement, and founding his own epicurean school of philosophy. […]
The humble cheese toastie
Easy to whip up and seriously tasty, a toastie has always been the perfect ‘I don’t have any food in the house’ or ‘I had one too many wines last night’ meal. Our nation loves toasties so much, that every year, The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover scores the country for the very […]
Flourless hazelnut brownie cake
Courtesy of Polly Markus Serves 8 Ingredients 120g butter 250g dark chocolate – chopped 3/4 cup soft brown sugar 3 large eggs – at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 2 cups hazelnut flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder Berry Compote 2 cups frozen mixed berries 2 tablespoons caster sugar […]
Spice it up
Nothing beats fresh, but many herbs are seasonal, and spices not readily produced in New Zealand. That’s where a spice box comes in handy. Fill it with dried and powdered herbs and spices, keep it handy to the cooktop and add a dash here and there for heat, taste and zing, especially in […]
