Roasted tomato and ricotta flatbread: Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Ingredients 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves – roughly chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup ricotta 1 large store-bought seeded pizza base 3/4 cup zucchini ribbons 1 Tbsp pine nuts – toasted A handful of fresh basil – roughly chopped 4 […]
Contemporary and Kiwi: Protocol Bar and Restaurant
You enter through the doors of Protocol Bar & Restaurant on Colombo Street and immediately feel an inviting vibe. The warm tones of the wooden furniture in the bar and the restaurant areas are stylish, comforting and enticing. Protocol is also contemporary and very Kiwi with its outdoor terrace recently upgraded with new […]
Garden high tea: Chateau on the Park
Something about sitting down for a High Tea feels extra special. It’s an occasion, and a moment to soak up the finest things in life; deliciously made food, beautifully brewed teas, and fabulous company. High Tea is an experience that everyone can enjoy, whether it is to catch up with old friends, a […]
Off and racing: The Golden Mile
Horse racing of both the harness and thoroughbred varieties is in the DNA of the Golden Mile Tavern in the heart of Templeton. The name itself says it all – the Golden Mile is a horse race held in Bendigo, Victoria each year – and everywhere throughout the facility there are images of […]
Sheer decadence: Sweet Soul Patisserie
The delectable Parisian-style desserts – the Spiced Caramel Apple, the Lemon Tart and so many others which customers have come to love – are the same. But Sweet Soul Patisserie has moved from its little spot in the Guthrey Centre to a bigger space under The Terrace on Avon building near the Riverside […]
Memorable dining: World Cuisine
Fancy an epicurean adventure in your own home? That’s where the team at World Cuisine can come to your party. Large or small, specialists in dietary requirements, a la carte, and fine dining, the team can cater it. Owner Liz Maynard has 20 years experience as an international private chef, and enjoys introducing […]
Hurrah for high tea: Penny Black Victorian Tearoom
To receive a High Tea invitation in 2022 is just as exciting as it was back in 1892. Who doesn’t love the opportunity to dress up and look fabulous, knowing that everyone else will look fabulous too? Back then it was considered “just for the ladies”, but nowadays, the High Tea embraces everyone […]
Join us for the race: Kaiapoi Club
There is always a real buzz around Cup Week with various groups putting on special events to celebrate. The Kaiapoi Club will be taking advantage of the scrapping of Covid-19 restrictions to put on a really good party. It all kicks off in the week of the Kaikoura and Melbourne cups – Monday […]
Time for a gin: The Botanist
The Botanist gin supports community gardens in partnership with local bars to drive awareness of the importance of locally grown, sustainability produced food. The Botanist, an artisanal gin from Islay in Scotland, has a deep connection to the terroir. Twenty-two foraged botanicals are hand-picked locally and sustainably across an entire growing season. They […]
Mixed berry dutch pancake
Courtesy of Nicola Galloway Serves 3-4 Ingredients 3 free-range eggs 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar 1 cup (150g) plain white flour – wheat, spelt, or gluten-free flour mix 1 tsp baking powder 200ml milk pinch of salt 30g (2 tbsp) butter 1 cup (about 120g) frozen blueberries and/or blackberries To serve maple […]
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