Steak to share: Fiddlesticks
It’s pretty rare to find a steak that isn’t photogenic. No matter the cut or style of cooking, they’re almost always pleasing. Not only to the eye, but to the taste buds as well. Making sure their patrons enjoy life’s sweet moments is the goal of the team at central Christchurch restaurant Fiddlesticks. Talented executive […]
Crunchy apple and rhubarb crumble
If your apples keep dropping and rhubarb sprouting, you might find yourself in need of a quick, delicious recipe to put them to good use. Look no further than a sweet apple and rhubarb crumble. Ingredients 4 apples 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp water 1/2 – 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 6 cups rhubarb 3/4 cup […]
Kitty Williams’ Alla Vodka pasta bake
This pasta is “right up there” as one of cook Kitty Williams’ favourite recipes in her new book Just a Little Bit Naughty. Her advice is not to be put off by the vodka in this dish, as it gives the sauce an incredible depth. Ingredients 500ml cream 2 shallots, finely diced 1 garlic clove, […]
Well pickle me
Autumn is a time of bountiful fruit and vegetable harvests, and stocking up for winter. One age-old method of doing this is pickling. Pickling with vinegar likely originated in ancient Mesopotamia around 2400 BCE. Archaeological evidence points to cucumbers being pickled in the Tigris Valley in 2030 BCE. Throughout history, pickling vegetables in vinegar continued […]
Host with the most: Cashmere Club
When searching for a venue to host an event, a long established and well-renowned venue cannot be overlooked. If the venue holds a proud record of serving its community well, the search ends here. Cashmere Club boasts a rich history of over 45 years hosting weddings, private and corporate functions, fundraisers and seminars. With four […]
Addictive whole foods: Whole Harry Wholefoods
It all began only a few years ago with maple syrup—the very best quality organic-certified maple syrup from family farms in Canada and Vermont, imported into New Zealand. It’s now stocked by the major New Zealand supermarket chains. Entrepreneur Isaac Firestone of Whole Harry Wholefoods wanted more. He wanted a way of utilising the maple […]
Cabbage kimchi
Anyone who loves Korean food will be familiar with kimchi. Mild or fiery, it’s your choice depending on how much chilli you add. This is a basic recipe using cabbage, although other vegetables—such as carrots, capsicum, cucumber—may also be added. Ingredients: (makes 4 cups), Prep Time: 30-40 minutes 1 medium cabbage 1/4 cup sea salt […]
The richness of rumtopf
Numerous recipes exist for rumtopf (or rumpot as many call it). Mostly this fruity offering is made with fresh fruit, however I have found it superb for turning dried fruits, especially strawberries, into delicious dessert toppings. Use only first grade fruit, and if fresh wash and dry thoroughly as any water will cause fermentation. Ceramic […]
Rhapsody in blueberry
At their peak, and in subsequent abundance, you might have noticed blueberries adorning the many fruit stalls of Canterbury this season. Small but mighty, blueberries offer powerful health benefits. Antioxidant-rich, and filled with vitamins and fibre, they’re a healthy fruit to add to your five-plus-a-day diet. The versatility of blueberries means now is a great […]
A smooth start
Blueberry smoothie Ingredients: (makes 2-4 glasses) 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 banana (frozen) 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 Tsp vanilla essence 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional) 1 cup spinach (optional) Method Add the milk to your blender, then the rest of the ingredients. Blend, starting on […]
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