Fast & fab
When your visitors walk through your door early, or completely unannounced, you need to have a few tricks in the kitchen up your sleeve. Putting together a deliciously enchanting plate of food in just a few moments sounds daunting, but it can be easy, and can utilise the fruit and vegetables of the […]
Great dining, daytime into evening: Phat Duck Brew, Bar & Kitchen
Fancy a sit down meal with family and friends, or perhaps a refreshing cold beer after work in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere? At Phat Duck Brew Bar and Kitchen, everyone’s invited. Featuring a restaurant at one end, a vibrant bar at the other, and a cool bean bag area for chilling out, you’ll […]
Calling on cucumbers
Refreshing, buildable, rich, and easy, a Greek salad is simply made for balmy summer nights. With cucumbers aplenty in Christchurch pantries currently, put them to good use with this tasty feature dish. Canterbury is home to many olive farms too, so buy local ingredients where you can. Crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta, briny olives, […]
Great tastes and good spaces combine: The One Next Door
Wine and cheese, rugby and beer, some things simply work better together. Good pairing is where one part brings out the best in the other. This sentiment holds true for people and spaces. When a commercial space in need of a culinary make-over became available, the owners of Little River Café, Cam Gordon, […]
Stop, dine, shop: Route 72 Café Bar Emporium
Canterbury’s heartland is a great place to explore, and located on the inland scenic highway Route 72 you will find the picturesque village of Cust. Route 72 Café Bar Emporium combines the best of great shopping and great food, served up by friendly staff, all in the one establishment. With a wealth of […]
Beach-side in Sumner: Beach Sumner
Rumour has it that Christchurch is in for a hot, dry summer, thanks to the El Niño weather pattern. That’s welcome news after a dull, overcast, and wet spring. Cantabrians will definitely want to get outdoors and there is little that speaks of summer more than a visit to a seaside restaurant. Enjoy […]
Make it a mocktail
Refreshing, fruity, and sometimes frozen are all words we associate with the drinks we enjoy during the summer months. Virgin cocktails, or mocktails, become a simple alternative when we desire a break from alcohol. Just as easy, just as delicious, but possibly healthier. Plus, almost any mocktail can be made frozen for the […]
Topsy-turvy lemon meringue pie
This recipe is a cross between a lemon meringue pie and a pavlova; a scrumptious festive season treat. Ingredients – Meringue: 1 Tsp butter 1 Tsp flour 2 Tsp white vinegar 1/2 Tsp pure vanilla extract 8 egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar Lemon Curd: 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 Tbsp grated […]
Succulent Christmas ham
As thoughts turn to Christmas, the age-old question of what to have for your festive dinner arises. Ham is always a popular choice, and with so many options for glazes it’s always a crowd pleaser. Regardless of your choice, a glaze will add colour, flavour, and succulence to your ham. The best glaze […]
Cheers to good health: Monday Distillery
The festive season with its special occasions and celebratory events is fast approaching. Then we can look forward to what we are informed will be a hot, dry summer because of the presiding El Niño weather pattern. All this certainly makes us think of thirst quenching drinks. Beer and wine are great, but […]
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