Cuisine for Christmas: Pasta Vera
With the arrival of both expected and unexpected guests at Christmas, or hungry teenagers and uni students returning home for the holidays , Pasta Vera can help take the stress out of feeding extra mouths over the busy festive season. Pasta Vera’s best-selling homestyle lasagne is a tasty and convenient option, whether families […]
The alternative BBQ
Wondered about cutting back your meat intake, but realised we’re heading into barbecue season? Meat-free barbecues just became easier than ever before. Australasia’s largest vegetarian food manufacturer, Life Health Foods, has brought The Alternative Meat Co. to New Zealand. Its new range of 100 percent plant-based meat alternatives offers Kiwis a unique and […]
Maca & Cacao: The Peruvian Superfoods
It’s long been said, ‘you are what you eat’ and yet despite this popular saying reflecting the nutritional importance of food, it seems we’ve lost the desire to treat ailments through what we eat. The power of Peruvian superfoods maca and cacao are being brought back to New Zealand through workshops by Seleno […]
A sweet, sweet summer: Sweet Societe
A sensational spread for any summer soirée or tea party wouldn’t be complete without the decadent goodies from Sweet Société. Craving a sweet treat? You’ve come to the right place! Sweet Société is a boutique French-inspired bakery in The Colombo that’s a wonderland of heavenly flavours. A rainbow of delectable macarons wink at […]
Just in: West Coast Whitebait: Red Post Cafe
With the days getting longer and the nights shorter, now is as good a time as any to enjoy some spring dining and quality eats with your nearest and dearest at Culverden’s Red Post Café. Situated on Highfield Street, and facing onto SH7, Red Post Café can be found in a restored […]