Almond Meringue Torte recipe
COOK 1.5 | SERVES 10 Meringue nut layer 75g (½ cup) roasted almonds 4 egg whites 250g (1½ cups) icing sugar 1 tbsp white vinegar 30g (¼ cup) unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder Filling 600ml (2½ scant cups) thickened (whipping) cream 75g (½ cup) roasted almonds, chopped 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped […]
A market with a twist: The Gatewood Market
A family market tucked into the quaint village of Tai Tapu is growing each month; offering a child- (and dog) friendly atmosphere which doesn’t skimp on creativity. Just months old, the Gatewood Market has over 50 stalls and vendors. Arranged in a circle around a cluster of trees which host a […]
New cafe the place to be: Taste of Kiwi
A delicious stop-off on any drive through Springfield, Taste of Kiwi café is a new venture for Cam Clark and Kristina Squires. And the couple are overdelivering on their pledge to serve the best of Kiwi cuisine, community, and hospitality. Not only are the couple determined to create a hub […]
Food for thought: Charli & Coco
As Michelle Freeman and her daughter Charli began to expand their pet family, they became increasingly concerned about the unnecessary and extensive use of plastic packaging particularly with regards to pet food and treats. And as a result, Charli & Coco was established. As a way of reducing waste, the […]
Leftover heroes
The day is done, and your culinary skills might start to feel depleted – while your fridge is probably anything but. Don’t let those delicious leftovers go to waste by creating new and exciting meals with less effort and less trips back to the post-public holiday supermarket. Here are Metropol’s ideas for […]
Asian style lettuce cups: Beef + Lamb NZ
Delicious and bursting with flavour, these Asian style lettuce cups are perfect served as a healthy lighter meal. We also like to use smaller lettuce cups to create bite sized tasty morsels and serve on a large platter at the next summer barbecue gathering. If you like to add a bit of […]
Trail-er blazer: Affordable Food Trailer Company
https://affordablefoodtrailers.net/ Over the last few years, there has been a growth in the popularity of food trailers. And it’s easy to see why: Low start-up costs, no ties to bricks and mortar leases in these uncertain times – and the freedom of being able to take your meals on wheels anywhere you go. […]
Big moves, little café : Little River Cafe
Covid-19 has been the unavoidable buzzword of 2020, especially so for hospitality hotshots like Cameron Gordon at Little Rive Café and store. Metropol caught up with the café owner to see what a “Covid-19 summer” will entail. “Our summer days are generally dominated with international travellers who aren’t coming this year, […]
Luxurious lakeside lunching: The Lake House
A stop at this lakeside restaurant, bar and venue is a gateway to experience the best of local produce, wines and hospitality. As the name suggests, The Lake House is appropriately situated right on top of Lake Hood – making it the perfect lakeside lunching spot this summer. Multiple private […]
Festive feasting
Christmas; it’s almost inextricably connected to food. And, while there will no doubt be the traditional ham, fruitcake and mini mince pies on the table this year, the festive season is also an opportunity to mix things up. We’ve pulled together our favourite ways to do just that. When it […]
