The humble cheese toastie
Easy to whip up and seriously tasty, a toastie has always been the perfect ‘I don’t have any food in the house’ or ‘I had one too many wines last night’ meal. Our nation loves toasties so much, that every year, The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover scores the country for the very […]
Flourless hazelnut brownie cake
Courtesy of Polly Markus Serves 8 Ingredients 120g butter 250g dark chocolate – chopped 3/4 cup soft brown sugar 3 large eggs – at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 2 cups hazelnut flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder Berry Compote 2 cups frozen mixed berries 2 tablespoons caster sugar […]
Spice it up
Nothing beats fresh, but many herbs are seasonal, and spices not readily produced in New Zealand. That’s where a spice box comes in handy. Fill it with dried and powdered herbs and spices, keep it handy to the cooktop and add a dash here and there for heat, taste and zing, especially in […]
French High Tea in Merivale: Maison de Crepe
Whether you are popping in for daily coffee and croissant takeaway or a long lunch with the ladies, prepare yourself for a bit of an escape to France. Maison de Crepe’s menu is not just crepes – it is a celebration of French home cooking. If it is a drink you desire, there […]
Hot and Spicy in Methven: Nawab Eatery
Methven is certainly best known as being the gateway to the snow. However, the town has grown, and in the last handful of years it has become an all-season destination with activities such as jet boating, hot air ballooning, scenic flights and mountain biking. The latest addition to all the attractions is relaxing […]
The Best in NZ: The Elmwood
Excellent food and drinks, great service and an awesome team has led to back-to-back national hospitality awards for a thriving Christchurch suburban tavern. For the second consecutive year, The Elmwood Trading Co. has beaten record entries to win “Best Local” in New Zealand title in the independently assessed Hospitality New Zealand Awards for […]
A Taste of India: Dalchini
Cinnamon is commonly used both in the preparation of Indian and curry dishes and in spice mixes. It is one of the five basic whole spices in Indian cooking and its earthy and peppery flavour adds a sweet yet spicy taste to both sweet and savoury dishes. The Hindi word for cinnamon is […]
Panna Cotta with Arpeggio Ganache
Makes 6 portions Prep time: 90 minutes Chill Overnight Courtesy of Nespresso & Ben Bayly. Arpeggio ganache 200ml cream 160ml milk 2 x 40ml Espresso extractions Arpeggio 80ml egg yolk (room temp) 40g sugar 290g dark chocolate 5g leaves gelatine (bloomed in cold water) Place cream, milk and Arpeggio into a pan and […]
Gold nugget opportunity: Route 72
Rarely does it happen that a village business comes up for sale with a long, rich history behind it. When the hammer goes down on this well-established Cust business, the lucky new owners receive the key to an address that has seen one hundred years of shopkeepers plying their trade. Route 72 Café […]
Location & fine cuisine: The Lake House
Sunsets over lakes – what could be a more idyllic setting for your special function than The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. With its stunning covered and heated deck, making the dining space suitable all year round, it’s a perfect spot for all manner […]
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