Charming cafe cuisine: Cosy Cafe
Visiting a vibrant, bustling neighbourhood cafe is one of the pleasures of life. The irresistible smell of brewing coffee fills the air; the cabinets are full of enticing food choices, and there is a wonderful vibe from people chatting, and simply enjoying the environment. Cosy Cafe on Cavendish Road, Redwood, is the epitome […]
Smooth start to Mum’s Day
Before taking mum out to lunch this Mother’s Day, why not treat her to a delicious smoothie for breakfast. Smoothies are quick and easy to make, as healthy as you want them to be, and ideal for so many different fruits, occasional vegetables, and dairy products. They can be made in a blender, […]
Soup it up
As colder days happen more frequently, soups appear on menus, at home and in eateries. Soups often change seasonally depending on the availability of fresh produce, however certain base ingredients or stocks stay the same. There are seven (at least) types of soups. Usually these are broths, consommes, creamy soups, veloute-based soups, purees, […]
A scrumptious dining retreat: Fiddlesticks
You have to admire the business that no matter the challenges, keeps focused on delivering first-class service and never compromises on quality. When our CBD was still a post-quake zone, with builders on construction sites being the only sign of life in our city, despite the odds, a new restaurant took a punt […]
Seafood chowder: United Fisheries
Ingredients 1kg Seafood Marinara Mix 2 onions, diced 2 rashers bacon 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp pepper 2 Tsp dried parsley or sage 2 1/2 cups boiling water 3 cups milk 30g butter 1/3 cup flour Method – Serves 5 – 6 Remove […]
Sweets for the sweet: Sweet Soul Patisserie
Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many forms, but for the most part it’s a day where mothers get the chance to put their feet up and be well and truly spoilt. In its modern form the holiday originated in […]
Cust is calling: Route 72 Café Bar Emporium
When heading out to the country for a day’s respite from the city, the trip is that much more memorable when the place you have in mind to visit is a renowned destination stop. Amere 35-minute drive from Christchurch, in the picturesque village of Cust, is a business that holds a wealth of […]
Romantic lakeside setting: Lake house Lake hood
Watching the sun set across the waters of beautiful Lake Hood in mid-Canterbury creates an idyllic setting. What could be more romantic? This idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding receptions at Lake House Restaurant and Bar. The all-weather, covered and heated, deck dining space is right on the water, and […]
Hanmer Springs Platters: Four Square Hanmer Springs
Stunning Hanmer Springs – what a place to get married. At the heart of your beautiful location is the team at Four Square Hanmer Springs, who have a passion for creating beautiful, bespoke, and generous grazing platters – perfect for your special wedding day. Platters are a great solution in the lead-up to […]
A slice of love
Love has four letters, and so does cake, and no wedding is complete without a generous helping of both. Modern wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes, single and multiple tiered, plain and fancy. A wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status (the bigger […]
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