Revive yourself, visit Silverstream: Urban Revival

Wedding planning often generates a need to restore energy, refresh palates, and reinvigorate the mind and body for what lies ahead. As its name states, Urban Revival does all of that. Located in the Silverstream subdivision in Kaiapoi, the quirky, fully licensed café is a place to feed and revive the soul. The retro setting […]

5 top wedding cake flavours and trends: Halswell Bakery

When planning your big day, the wedding cake is usually near the top of the list. Sort it quickly with a visit to a popular local bakery. The experienced family-owned Halswell Bakery has settled into its new premises at Shop 7, in the old Westpac Bank on Halswell Road, and from there can take care […]

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 […]