Cool beans
While there are many espresso machines to choose from, Breville’s latest offering – the Express Impress makes drinking cafe-quality coffees at home extremely simple. Metropol’s over-caffeinated gadget guru Ian Knott goes without sleep for about a month. I spend too much on coffee. Long gone are the days when you could get a […]
Lamb shanks with garlic with rosemary
“This recipe was given to me by an old schoolmate. It is tried and true, a classic winter comfort dish.” Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Ingredients Serves 4 — Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 4 lamb shanks 2 cups beef stock 1 cup red wine Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup […]
Great food and service: The Fine Lion
Imagine a local establishment that is as comfortable as your own living room, but possibly featuring a more interesting fitout. This establishment can provide every drink you can think of, and offers a range of food, whether full meals or snacks, to suit your every fancy. When the weather is cool, it is […]
Slow cooked melt-in-your mouth
Braising, aka slow cooking, is great any time of the year for tougher cuts of meat, but really comes into its own during winter. Slow cookers are an excellent way to ensure dinner is ready when you walk in the door after work. Or create and pop your favourite slow dish dish in […]
Nothing odd about these treats: Oddfellows Cafe
You, your steaming cup of hot coffee, eggs benedict on rosemary hash, heaped with house-made pulled pork. Bliss. Renowned for their fresh coffee from the home of the original Hummingbird roastery, Oddfellows Café in Addington also has a huge variety of delicious home-made baked goods (you must try the famous buttermilk date scones). […]
Delhi inspired delights: Indian Roots
A light and fluffy naan bread dipped in a saucy curry is a favourite meal for many, and no surprise considering Indian cuisine is loved for being flavourful, warming and delicious. The dream of husband-and-wife duo Kiah and Ron, Indian Roots celebrates authentic Indian cuisine, just as they remember from their life in […]
Yummy goodies for everyone: Pique-Nique Cafe
What is a road trip without that fantastic eatery we have come to know and love because it caters to everyone in the car? Let’s face it, food is a subject everybody has a view on, and when you find the place that has obviously put thought, heart and soul into that subject, […]
Great food and entertainment: Kaiapoi Club
The success of a club often rests with what it offers its local community. When it comes to hospitality, entertainment and social activities, the Kaiapoi Club has been an integral part of the Kaiapoi community for more than 130 years. It’s not a club that rests on its laurels of established longevity. “We […]
Toasty treats: Red Post Cafe
It’s amazing how people are drawn towards the flames of an open fire. And when there is mulled wine to sip while enjoying the fire’s ambiance and warmth, it really doesn’t get much better. This is all on offer in the picturesque restored villa in Culverden that houses Red Post Cafe. The Prenzel […]
Beering up for winter: Wigram Brewing
Recent research into dark beers has shown that, like red wine, they can help prevent blood clots, because of flavonoids – the micronutrients that reduce cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Dark beers are more complex than light beers as they have more ingredients (such as vitamin B9 enriched folic acid) hence their lingering […]
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