Bakery’s sweet secret to success: Naturally Delicious

Customers seeking out fresh, inclusive baking with no ‘hidden nasties’, now have a delicious new option in The Colombo, Sydenham. Naturally Delicious bakery has opened a second store, open seven days a week, and already it is proving popular, drawing customers citywide, with its delectable menu. Focused on sourcing only the best natural ingredients, owners […]

Treats to meet the moment: G&T Catering

In any celebration, glorious tablescapes set the tone. On your wedding day, what you eat is as crucial as how it is presented and served. Romantic, elegant, rustic, modern – tablescape themes reflect a couple’s personality and establish an ambience to create an unforgettable dining experience. Choose your design aesthetic and menu preferences before letting […]

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 ethnic recipes. […]

Setting the standard: Food & Health Standards

We need food for our very existence. We also need that food to be safe for consumption. Food safety does not happen spontaneously. It is highly regulated and there are organisations in our community dedicated to this task. Fundamental to the safety programme are food control plans (FCP) under the Food Act (2014). Every business […]

Super soups

  Warming, refreshing, delicious and simple to make, soups are a true one-pot wonder, and just as we embrace the cooler weatherof winter, it’s time to embrace creativitywith your winter soup repertoire. Here is Metropol’s round up for some easy soup-spiration for the cooler months ahead.     GREEN GOODNESS Eating your greens is an […]

Lets get together

  Aside from the eating benefits, cooking has long been known as a means of socialising, and the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a home.     Anyone can cook, whether it’s cheese on toast for beginners, making your own cheese or, for the more advanced, creating a sumptuous seven course […]