Pineapple Lime Kisses
After filling our dessert bowls to the brim daily, sometimes a bite-sized treat is all we want for the weeks following Christmas festivities. These Pineapple Lime Kisses from Desi Bakes, Hetal Vasavada’s latest recipe book of indulgent delights, are just what the doctor ordered. Hetal loves these cookies for their bright, holiday-ready colour. INGREDIENTS LIME […]
Why a brewery tour? Wigram Brewing Co
Without stating the obvious, brewery tours are exciting, educational and fun. Getting down to the business end of what’s in your pint of beer is fascinating for both beer and non-beer drinkers alike. Brewery tours help educate and appreciate the science underlying the brewing process and the many complexities involved in perfecting beer styles, while […]
Experience these delectable flavours: Heirloom Cafe
Many ingredients are required for a successful café – delicious food, great coffee and excellent friendly service. One element that is sometimes overlooked however is the ambience of the environment. The new owners of Heirloom Café in the Colombo – Ava and Rajesh – have definitely not overlooked that ingredient. Their cafe is light and […]
Sweet tooth
Food is getting sweeter, and New Zealander’s are becoming more aware of their sugar intake. Luckily, if there is any time to write off the guilt and extra calories, it is the silly season. What we can do though, is manage our portions by utilising gorgeous-looking bite-sized treats. Hosting, visiting, and every catch-up in between, […]
Fuel for adventure: Real Meals
Internationally renowned Kiwi adventure racer Nathan Fa’avae is redefining the freeze-dried meal market with a focus on chef-made quality. After an illustrious career in the adventure racing arena, Nathan Fa’avae set out to improve the standard of freeze-dried meals, and the result is nothing short of exceptional. His Real Meals are crafted with the same […]
Classic cherry compote
Is there anything better in the summer holidays than a big bowl full of cherries? Sweet and with a touch of tart – this juicy fruit is a classic come Kiwi Christmastime. Cherry compote, with its balanced flavour profile and rich red colour, is a wonderful utilisation of ripe cherries, saving a few handfuls fresh, […]
Picnic by the pool
Picnic or platter-style eats are a favourite for poolside or outdoor gatherings, utilising foods in their natural state to be collated on a plate by your guests as they please. While it screams ‘do it yourself’, it does so beautifully. Colour, texture, and construction of certain elements make a simply stunning presentation. The variety delights […]
Great dining, daytime into evening: The Phat Duck
Fancy a sit down meal with family and friends, or perhaps a refreshing cold beer after work in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere? At Phat Duck Brew Bar and Kitchen, everyone’s invited. Featuring a restaurant at one end, a vibrant bar at the other, and a cool bean bag area for chilling out, you’ll be spoilt […]
Winning formula: Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar
that is hard to argue with. So, if you happen to become the new owner of a wine and pizza bar, you wouldn’t change the award-winning pizzas, right? That’s exactly the approach that Manpreet Singh and his team have taken at Oxford’s Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar. This little gem is a North Canterbury […]
In high spirits: Herrick Creek Distillery
The words “moonshine” and “bootlegging” conjure up images of illegal stills in the Central Otago goldfields, and the clandestine distribution of distilled alcohol. There is however nothing clandestine or illicit about the award-winning “Moonshine” that Tom Finn (pictured) creates at the Herrick Creek Distillery. Tom’s great-grandfather was a true bootlegger in Canada, so distilling runs […]
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