Matcha

Match made: the Matcha invasion that will have you green with (food) envy

If you’ve noticed the increasing number of foods that have been turning green recently, you might be forgiven for wondering what on earth is going on. These clever little culinary concoctions have been injected with matcha. A fine green tea powder, matcha has been produced in Japan for centuries, with Buddhist monks using […]

Majestic Tea Bar

Sumptuous selection: the old world charm of Barrington’s Majestic Tea Bar

It’s said we eat first with our eyes. They attract us to beautifully presented food and activate our taste buds. That’s the effect of the sumptuous display in the food cabinet at the Majestic Tea Bar, Barrington. The Majestic Tea Bar is a premium café offering the very best to its customers – […]

Gorgeous Food

A gorgeous variety: checking out Wigram’s delightful bakery Gorgeous Food

It’s something of an institution on Springs Road in Wigram. For more than ten years the Gorgeous Food specialist bakery has been delighting locals and those from further afield, with its ‘gorgeous’ range of tasty classic and not-so-traditional freshly-made treats, both savoury and sweet. “We are proud to have served the community for […]

ANZAC Biscuit

A classic cookie comeback: An awesome ANZAC biscuit recipe you have to try

These clever little creations were made famous during World War I, when loving mothers and pining housewives sent care packages of these golden goodies to New Zealand and Australian soldiers. In time for ANZAC Day next month, we’ve given this classic little cookie a 2018 facelift. A chubby version of its predecessor, this […]

The International Culinary Studio

Work your culinary magic: How the The International Culinary Studio is helping people of all ages further their passion for cuisine

The International Culinary Studio is marching to the beat of its own delicious drum, no cliché concepts here! In fact, this revolutionary innovation – an online culinary school and chef courses – has been touted as a world first. From helping aspiring chefs to chase their dreams and fulfil their potential by becoming […]

Emma Foley

Food for thought: Q&A with Uber Eats NZ Country Manager Emma Foley

Uber hit the global market some time ago, revolutionising the transport industry overnight. Now we’re being spoon fed generous amounts of its culinary innovation via Uber Eats. Shattering glass ceilings in the tech industry, the Country Manager Emma Foley talks with Metropol about what it’s like to run one of the most iconic […]