The luxury of coffee: Coffee Worx
Coffee has been described as a “hug in a mug”. Kiwis love their hugs, and their java. Keeping a close eye in Canterbury on the global coffee situation are Deb and Ian Riach, owners of Coffee Worx. In the industry for nearly 30 years, roasting their own beans, the couple say that the New Zealand […]
Decades of service in food & health safety: Auditing Solutions
After 30 years responsible for the administration and finance at leading New Zealand food safety companies, Gail Shaw is relishing retirement. A multi-skilled service provider, Food & Health + Auditing Solutions manages clients and contracts across environmental health, food act verifications, alcohol licensing, drinking water and more with one goal: to ensure what New Zealanders […]
Courgette & feta fritters
Light, fluffy, and fabulously easy – make these fritters as a light dinner or side snack, using up the stash of courgette and spring onion in your fridge. INGREDIENTS 2 medium courgettes, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 2 eggs 3/4 cup feta 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1 – 1 1/4 […]
Dine in divine culture: Manu
There exists a place where the delicate flavours of Pacifica and Asian fare dance in your mouth, where every element from food to furnishings delights the senses. By Nina Tucker. As if dining during a tropical retreat, Manu, on Cambridge Terrace, is an escape to the islands – and it’s much easier to organise than […]
Sip, smile, chateau-style: Chateau on the Park
Christchurch is blessed with a wonderful range of restaurants, bars, function venues, gardens, and waterways. Whatever culinary or beverage-based entertainment anyone is in the mood for, is often just minutes away. One iconic venue that comes complete with all of the above, and an otherworldly charm that is all its own is Chateau on the […]
Get your greens
The time is now to truly get your fix. Gardens are churning out green vegetables galore: cucumbers, courgettes, spring onions, spinach, beans, cabbages, cauliflowers, silverbeet, and a variety of herbs and microgreens. If you’re not picking it yourself, chances are you are finding it cheap at your local grocer or supermarket. Packing a powerful nutritional […]
Watermelon & feta salad with mint
Watermelon and feta are a lovely balance of sweet and salty in a summer salad, with a touch of mint for an extra refreshing taste. Look for heavy watermelons in prime condition, especially the seedless varieties. Prep: 15 minutes Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 10 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 a large one) 2 Tbsp olive […]
Christchurch’s new must-try restaurant: The Hoi Polloi
Christchurch’s dining scene has a fresh new favourite; warm, welcoming, and full of flavour. Quickly making a name for itself as one of the city’s best places to eat, drink, and connect, vibrant The Hoi Polloi is all about great food without the fuss. The menu celebrates Kiwi flavours with a modern twist, offering standout […]
Pink Martini
Cheers to a bold, flirty drink just perfect for Valentine’s Day. INGREDIENTS Makes 1 • Handful ice cubes • 40ml vodka • 20ml dry vermouth • 4 dashes orange bitters • 2 Tsp grenadine • Orange peel • Lime slices METHOD 1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes. 2. Add the vodka, dry vermouth, orange […]
Nectarine dream
Find yourself in a five-star restaurant with just one bite of this salad, bursting with rich flavours. Beautifully presented and inviting to eat, yet surprisingly simple to make. INGREDIENTS • 2-3 nectarines, pitted and sliced • Butter and brown sugar, to caramelise • Rocket, a few handfuls • Watercress, one handful • Half a red […]
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