Fruity salads
Cool, crisp summer salads are an ideal way to make the most of summer fruits. Melons, berries, cherry tomatoes, cherries, and stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums and avocados combine beautifully with fresh, seasonal produce to create vibrant medleys of texture and flavour. Down through the decades some combinations, such as the […]
Garden festivities: Chateau on the Park
The best parts of the festive season include wining and dining, getting together with friends, celebrating and indulging. As we head into the silly season, with warmer days arriving, it’s time to book in a few special outings. Whether it’s the annual family lunch, your end-of-year work dinner or a get-together with old […]
It’s time for summer fruit
Succulent New Zealand summer fruits, peaches, apricots and plums, nectarines, cherries and lots of different berries are becoming readily available in the lead-up to Christmas. Enjoyed fresh is best, however there are numerous other ways to make the most of excess summer fruit, including overripe bounty, especially in culinary recipes and treats. Here […]
Cruising altitude: Wigram Brewing
A classic tale of beer tasting his way through his 1980s OE, Wigram Brewing Company’s founder Paul McGurk returned home, started garage brewing, built a craft brewery and put down WBC’s first brew on 8 December 2002. Being part of the craft beer revolution has been living the dream for Paul, although he […]
Ready to rage rolls: Gordon’s Pickles
Relish is the perfect choice for bolstering any dish with a big, bold boost of flavour. Gordon’s ‘Ready to Rage’ Gherkin Relish famous for its tangy punch and strong gherkin notes complemented with herbs and spices certainly does just that. Try the distinctive sweetness and tang in these traditional lunch rolls. Gordon’s ‘Ready to […]
Cheese on the grill
Melty, gooey, and stretchy is how most of us would describe our favourite cheese. It’s also safe to bet that cooking a few slices of cheddar or brie on a hot grill is probably not your go-to technique. If you haven’t already, meet halloumi cheese. Originating from Cyprus, halloumi has a uniquely firm […]
Asian noodle salad
Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup peanuts 200g block halloumi, diced 250g noodles (we use quinoa rice noodles) Sauce 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp minced chilli 1 tsp minced garlic Salad 1/4 red or green […]
Summer dining: Union Fare Eatery
Dining al fresco on a perfect summer’s day or evening has to rate right up there in the top 10 of favourite things people love to do. Not every eating establishment has that seamless indoor/outdoor flow, so it is a sure bet that when one such restaurant is discovered, it soon becomes a […]
Pie time: Mrs Denton’s
Humans have been eating pies since the days of the ancient Greeks, and you can bet your bottom dollar they’ve been arguing about who makes the best pie since then as well. Ancient Greek, Epicurious, philosophised about a happy life lived well. No doubt if he’d been able to visit Mrs Denton’s Takeaway […]
Watermelon and ginger cooler: Fever-Tree
Ingredients 150ml Vodka 50ml Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1/2 watermelon (deseeded) 2 limes, cut into quarters 800ml Fever-Tree Ginger Ale Mint sprigs, to garnish Method Fill a pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Pour over the vodka and Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Cut a few cubes of the watermelon and set aside for […]
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