Tempting tempeh! – Indo Tempeh
Packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and prebiotics, tempeh is the superfood on everybody’s lips right now. Because, although food innovation has given us a variety of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian options, the original meat substitute has proven it’s not going anywhere. Tempeh is now tempting locals who are […]
Apple, lemon + thyme crumble recipe
I feel like all too often we think of apples merely as the base of a dessert, to which we add berries or other more vibrant fruits. Here I wanted to celebrate the humble apple in all its glory, adding only a little lemon and thyme to accentuate, not cover-up, the beautiful […]
Heroes of hospitality: Universo
The word hospitality derives from the Latin hospes, which rather oddly means both host and guest. However, it all makes perfect sense on a visit to Christchurch’s established favourite, Universo, where the relationship of hosts Madlen and Wayne Shaw with their diverse range of guests hits the peak definition of hospitality, being […]
Let yourself be wowed: Fig Restaurant
From the luxurious décor and design, right through to the sumptuous menu, everything about Fig Restaurant at the Quality Hotel Elms, is focused on attention to detail and quality. Centrally located at 456 Papanui Road, whether you’re staying on site at the hotel, or looking to enjoy a night out […]
Toast-ie of the town
Winter just got a whole lot tastier with the launch of the third annual Great NZ Toastie Takeover. Celebrating the delicious Kiwi staple that is the not-so-humble toasted sandwich, eateries around the country are once again putting their unique spin on the iconic snack. The competition element of the Great […]
Super Citrus
The ‘spring clean’ may be something we associate exclusively with the homewares sphere, but the season of regeneration is also time to hit refresh on your meal mindset! With spring just around the corner, it’s time to pack all the veges and superfoods we can into our days; citrus may be just […]
Diner-style burger bar: Boulder Burgers
Stop for a bite to eat and something sweet at Boulder Burgers, Hanmer’s 50s-inspired, American-style burger bar in the Boulder Precinct at Chisholm Crescent. Step back in time and enjoy the ambience of an American diner-style burger bar, complete with good ol’ 1950s cartoons and rock ‘n’ roll courtesy of […]
Make a day of it
Southbank is a new route launched by the businesses perched on the Southbank of the Waipara River. The group have worked together to create a day trip destination that includes world-class wine, gourmet toasties, cheese, walkways and a sculpture park. The Bone Line: provides an authentic wine tasting experience. Sit […]
Green Cuisine
It’s become expectation over aspiration for our foodie favourites to embody sustainability in all that they do. From the war on single-use plastics, to supply chain transparency and packaging compostability, this is more than a food trend – it’s a philosophy. We’re seeing plenty of options across ingredients, preparation and […]
Slow-cooked American-style Pulled Pork Sliders: NZ PORK
Slide into dinner time with these divine pulled pork sliders, slow-cooked to perfection! PREP: 10 MINUTES COOK: 12 MINUTES SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 2-2.5kg boneless NZ pork shoulder 3 tbsp brown sugar 3 tsp salt 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp […]
