Love bites
Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be a huge affair, and neither should treating someone be confined to just one day of the year. Red is the colour of love, and can be used in a variety of ways, every day, to show someone you love them. Here are some quick and easy suggestions: […]
Pancake perfection
Having pancakes for breakfast is a weekend classic from times gone by, but still popular if you have the time. Swapping bacon for berries is a healthier option, and using buttermilk instead of regular milk, ensures light, fluffy pancakes. This is a recipe which originated with Annabel Langbein, but has been adapted slightly. […]
Feeling good: No. 4 Bar and Restaurant
Kiwis are all about conviviality, throw in long summer days and we are there – flocking to eateries to catch up with friends and whanau and making the most of the good life. Naturally, the most popular venues are those that tick all the boxes, an indoor/outdoor flow, spaciousness, ambience and plenty of […]
Fresh bakery treats: Gorgeous Food
When a recipe is so perfect, why would anyone change it? Especially delicious baking passed down by grandma, with a loyal customer following. A busy family, now operating Gorgeous Food Specialist Bakery in Springs Road since July, continues the local legacy. “We were so lucky to find such a good business, owned by […]
More summer wine
“Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring. My summer wine is really made from all these things.” So wrote Lee Hazelwood and sang Nancy Sinatra. Those same summer fruit scents are evident in many of today’s lighter wines, making them just right for long hot days, and balmy nights. One of those […]
Read the label
Buying wine may be a frustrating task if you don’t know much about the varieties, what foods they will pair with, and what to expect when you twist the cap off and pour. That’s where wine labels come to the fore. Knowing how to read the front and back labels on a wine […]
Easy ice cream
Home-made ice cream is a real treat and is so easy to make. I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I’ve made it multiple times during the last 30 years, and it works every time. To vary the flavour, simply add fresh or pureed fruit, your favourite sweet sauce (chocolate, passionfruit, peppermint, […]
Next level wining & dining: The George
Food and wine matching is an art. Not everyone knows what wines complement specific dishes, so it’s a huge help when a menu is composed with options selected by the experts. The staff at The George make it easy for you, seven days a week, for lunches and dinners. They know their wines, […]
Crazy for Crays
New Zealand crayfish is a popular delicacy, usually readily available locally thanks to the close proximity of Kaikōura and its coastal waters. Barbecued with herb butter 1 – Blend the zest of one lemon with a quarter cup each of chopped dill, parsley, and chives, two cloves peeled garlic, and 125g unsalted butter. […]
BBQ Whole Fish: United Fisheries Ltd
Ingredients (serves 4) 2 whole fish, approx. 800gm each 2 lemons 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 medium red onion, diced 4 tbsp capers, drained 2 tbsp olive oil Flaked sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large handfuls of mixed fresh herbs – parsley, dill, tarragon, basil Tin foil for wrapping […]
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