Rich fruit cake
Years ago my grandmother gave me her recipe for old fashioned pound cake, which was baked for special occasions such as weddings, christenings, and Christmas. It was adapted from the New Zealand Country Women’s Institute Cookery Book. Ingredients 6 eggs 340g butter 340g sugar 450g flour 450g sultanas 450g currants 115g almonds 115g […]
Dietary requirements speciality: Red Post Cafe
A great deal more is behind the running of a successful, long-lived cafe than might occur to the customers who venture in to eat the delicious food served there. Trent and Carolyn Allison, of Red Post Cafe in Culverden, know that each of their customers is an individual and may therefore have particular […]
Marshmallow easter eggs
Marshmallow goes with Easter eggs like cream goes with trifle. For those of you keen to do a little DIY this Easter, here’s a simple way to make your own marshmallow eggs. Makes 15 eggs. Ingredients 2 Tbsp gelatine 1 Tsp lemon essence 1 cup cold water 1 cup sugar 1 egg white […]
Fruity hot cross buns
One a penny, two a penny… Hot Cross Buns are an entrenched Easter tradition, dating back to the Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and Romans. These cultures all made variations of the bun to celebrate the change in seasons, although it is the Saxons who are believed to have marked theirs with a cross to […]
Food favourites: Purple Weka Cafe
Genuine Kiwi kai cooked to perfection and served with a helping of smiles, and a bit of cheek, is hard to beat. That’s especially true of the time–honoured breakfast and lunch dishes, served from 7am onwards at Purple Weka Cafe. Owner Stewart McDougall says, “Our food is quite traditional, and made on-site with […]
New culinary era: Eliza’s Manor
John F Kennedy once said that “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Looking to the future and keeping up to date with patrons’ tastes and with current trends towards sustainability in food are essential to staying current […]
Treats not sweets
Heading into Easter, thoughts turn to chocolate, Easter eggs, foil-wrapped bunnies and the like. Most of those have a high processed sugar content, however there are ways and means of having treats without them being too sucrose laden. Try making your own bliss balls, using the recipe below, and swapping in/out your favourite […]
Enjoy craft cider: 12 Taps Cider House
On a beautiful autumn day, what could be more refreshing than a delicious pint of cider or beer? The popularity of craft beer and the fermented alcoholic beverage made using the unfiltered juice of fruits, cider, is on the rise – and understandably so, they’re light, refreshing and taste great. With a […]
State-of-the-art club: Hornby Club
Members only clubs are enjoying a renaissance in Christchurch. With a contemporary new facility, including an events centre, family-style restaurant, café and sports bar, one club that has attracted hundreds of new members in recent months is the Hornby Club. Officially opened in December, the architecturally designed facility has obviously hit the right […]
A caffeine fix affogato
If you’re looking for a unique and delicious dessert to try, an affogato is a must. It is one of Italy’s most delectable modern dishes and the contrast between the hot, intense espresso and the cold, creamy ice cream creates a heavenly taste sensation that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. See […]
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