The sweetest spot: Original Foods Baking Co
For more than 25 years, Original Foods Baking Co has been baking its delicious range of sweet treats including cakes, donuts, muffins, brownies and slices sold under the Original Foods Baking Co™, Goofy™ and Bite Me™ supermarket brands. The company’s seriously yummy goods can be found in supermarkets, cafés and […]
Eating for immunity
Great Greek Philosopher Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Science has found the proof is in the pudding and many of our tastiest foods are also immunity boosters, that are both affordable and versatile to boot. A healthy habit is to have these superheroes […]
Why Waipara Springs Winery?
The Waipara wine region, an hour north of Christchurch, boasts 75 vineyards and stretches over more than 1,200 hectares of plantings. It is renowned for the amazing pinot noirs and rieslings that are produced there. But every great region has an equally great origin story; a pioneer in the trade and for […]
The ovens are on!
JoAnne Fryer and the fabulous team at Gorgeous Food are thrilled the business is up and running again from its premises at 66-68 Springs Road, Hornby. The bakery began in 2005 and, in those 15 years, it has built a large and loyal client base by staying true to its vision […]
Pumpkin, Sundried Tomato & Feta Ravioloni in a Sage Cream Sauce
This exceptional recipe from Pasta Vera is a delicious way to get through autumn. Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS 400g Pasta Vera Pumpkin, Sundried Tomato & Feta Ravioloni 1-2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1-2 tablespoons dried chopped sage or 1/4 cup of chopped fresh sage 3/4 cup […]
Relish this…
Leveraging two decades of experience and expertise supplying gherkins and pickled onions into many of New Zealand’s largest and most recognisable food service customers, Gordon’s Pickles has now launched an impressive range of ‘ready to serve’ quality products, available direct from the factory door. Amongst a selection of sliced and whole […]
The ‘fast’ life
Much positive research has been done on intermittent fasting (IF); used for thousands of years for mental clarity and health, it’s safe and effective. But it’s hard, right? New Zealand researchers have found a way to manage spikes in hunger during the fasting period and overeating as we enter an eating cycle. […]
Decadent desserts in Church Corner
There is no doubt the many new eateries opening up in the Christchurch city centre are attracting a considerable number of people into the central city. These newcomers have meant that established businesses outside the CBD have been struggling, even with the most loyal of customers. Patisserie YAHAGI in Upper Riccarton, which […]
No.4 = No.1
Philip Pullman once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” In a stroke of luck for Christchurch, you’ll find exactly these things at the adored No.4 Bar and Restaurant in Merivale. Offering exceptional food and drink, a charismatic setting in an original […]
Artichoke, Potato & Rocket Pizza
When it comes to flavour, check out the Antipasto range from Barker’s of Geraldine. It’s the ultimate addition to your favourite pizza; either spread on the base or dolloped over the cooked pizza for an extra flavour boost. For something different, try this blanc pizza recipe created with their Artichoke Antipasto. It […]
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