Premium cider crafted with care: Seismic Cider

From the humble apple comes the delicious, refreshing beverage – cider. Growing in popularity every year, Kiwi’s are loving the options, including the expertly crafted Seismic Cider range. To find the best, you don’t need to look far. Local experts Seismic Cider is a family-run, boutique cidery tucked away in the idyllic Horotane […]

Indulge in high tea: In Situ Cafe

Sipping coffee in a cafe, and catching up for brunch, lunch or high tea with friends and family are very much a part of today’s urban culture. So too is having healthy food and beverage choices. In Situ Cafe is a local favourite for coffee, eats and treats, and has now added ‘High […]

Divine city dining: Fiddlesticks

An inner-city dining dream. Fiddlesticks is the perfect spot to indulge in delicious food and fabulous drinks while soaking up a warm and welcoming atmosphere. More than just a dining experience, the restaurant is a destination in central Christchurch, with a talented team of chefs and staff to match. The brand-new menus are […]

Cooking in season

The seasons have changed, and we are officially entering the cold and cosy months. In New Zealand, we are lucky enough to have a delicious array of fresh produce grown throughout the year. However, some fruit and veggies only grow their best during specific seasons. Eating seasonally is beneficial for a few reasons, […]

Evocative Hellene cuisine: The Athens Yacht Club

If you have ever been fortunate enough to have lived or spent time in Greece (Hellas), then you come to know that to the locals, food and family go hand in hand. Sacrosanct to the Greek family is the Sunday family meal – that special time in which sitting down and catching up […]

Blend away the winter blues

With summer a distant memory, we needn’t drop the good habits we developed to get that ‘summer bod’. Smoothies are a nutritious option, and with a myriad of blender options available, you can easily blend on the go from gym to office, or use something a little more hardy to create an ‘insta-worthy’ […]

Breakfast with a nutritious punch: Waihi Bush

Health doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be as simple and delicious as enjoying a warming bowl of porridge with your morning cup of tea. Breakfast is an easy meal to make super nutritious. Consuming products with health benefits in the morning will set you up for the day feeling […]

Tomato, bread and garlic soup: Riverstone Kitchen

Courtesy of Riverstone Kitchen Cook time 20 mins Prep time 5 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 400g cans chopped Italian tomatoes, or 1kg very ripe tomatoes 180ml extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced 1 bunch basil, picked ½ loaf stale ciabatta, crust removed and roughly chopped 500ml […]

Treat mum

Mothers deserve to feel special every day, but on that one day a year dedicated just to them, it’s nice to put in a little extra effort. A homemade breakfast is a lovely gesture, and a small way to say thanks. Getting the siblings together to organise a delicious spread is the perfect […]

A cake for mum

This Mother’s Day, why not whip mum up a delicious cake to enjoy with the whole family? You can’t go wrong with a simple vanilla or chocolate cake recipe, decorated in beautiful, fluffy buttercream. Even better when you get creative with a little colour and piping details. We have a simple vanilla cake […]