Stellar Vintage
The anticipation is building at Cross Hares Wines; the 2020 grape harvest is about to begin. “This looks like being a stellar vintage,” owner Natalie Edwards says. “The quality and quantity of the fruit on the vines is superb. The weather over the ripening period has been settled and we haven’t had […]
Unsurpassed medley of rotisserie delights
If you seek evidence that Christchurch has come of age as a cosmopolitan melting pot with its own unique buzz, look no further than Cluck Cluck Slurp. Naturally at home in the Riverside Farmers’ Market, Cluck Cluck Slurp is the brainchild of Joe Ye (of Chinese descent), Madlen Shaw (German born) […]
Hemp revolution
The Brothers Green have seen the future and it is sustainable, easily accessible, incredibly nutritious, and inextricably bound up with hemp. So much so that The Brothers have opened a new processing facility in Hurunui District, making hemp cultivation a viable option for farmers keen to start growing plant-based protein. […]
Time for an autumn feast!
Die-hard fans of the Purple Weka Café & Bar know their fave dish is always on the menu, hence the beeline to the awesome central oasis at 48 Fitzgerald Avenue. Owner Stu McDougall daren’t retire his creamy mushrooms on ciabatta from the menu. There’s nothing nicer in autumn than a feast of […]
We love pizza!
Finding yourself sitting there on a Friday night thinking ‘I’d love a pizza right now’? Well you’re not alone… our crazy pizza cravings have been off the charts! So much so, that we’ve scoured all of Canterbury to collate a culinary hotlist of the best pizza joints in town. La Rangis […]
Never Fail Gluten-Free Vegan Vanilla Cake
This three-layered six-inch cake is sure to wow the most hard-to-impress guests! Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 27 mins INGREDIENTS Dry 1 ½ cup white rice flour 3/4 cup almond meal (almond flour is even better) 1/2 cup potato starch 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tsp baking powder […]
Pork & Coriander Pot Sticker Dumplings: NZ Pork Recipe
Golden, crispy and incredibly moreish, these homemade pork and coriander pot stickers are a seriously fine showcase of New Zealand pork. Simple to whip up, they make the ideal sharing platter for visitors or a way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. INGREDIENTS Pot sticker dumplings 2 […]
Your West Melton local!
Good times, good food, good people; if it’s all three you’re after, then you can’t go past a night out at Two Fat Possums. One of those good times is their challenging ‘have a laugh at the range of answers’ team fundraising quizzes. There’s $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs every […]
From garden to plate
A dozen renowned chefs, a mystery box cooking challenge using local and garden-picked ingredients, a bespoke outdoor kitchen and a locally grown ‘picking pantry’, Grow Ō Tautahi Food Ambassador Jax Hamilton is inspiring visitors to look to their gardens to ignite their cooking. Jax will run the MacRae Landscape Design Garden […]
Sip away in style
High tea is the perfect way to spend an afternoon, whether it’s a special occasion or a family event. Taking time out to indulge in the timeless art of catching up over tea (or bubbles!) and fancy treats served at your table is an increasingly popular option, despite its ‘old-fashioned’ origins. […]
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