Tomato, bread and garlic soup: Riverstone Kitchen
Courtesy of Riverstone Kitchen Cook time 20 mins Prep time 5 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 400g cans chopped Italian tomatoes, or 1kg very ripe tomatoes 180ml extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced 1 bunch basil, picked ½ loaf stale ciabatta, crust removed and roughly chopped 500ml […]
Treat mum
Mothers deserve to feel special every day, but on that one day a year dedicated just to them, it’s nice to put in a little extra effort. A homemade breakfast is a lovely gesture, and a small way to say thanks. Getting the siblings together to organise a delicious spread is the perfect […]
A cake for mum
This Mother’s Day, why not whip mum up a delicious cake to enjoy with the whole family? You can’t go wrong with a simple vanilla or chocolate cake recipe, decorated in beautiful, fluffy buttercream. Even better when you get creative with a little colour and piping details. We have a simple vanilla cake […]
Where everybody knows your name: The Elmwood
The packed carpark has always been part of its story, but as restrictions lift, the fans are returning – in droves. Hosts Marty and Naomi, renowned for their gregarious bonhomie to all patrons, take great pride in providing a quality experience in relaxation, dining and entertainment. No wonder, then, that The Elmwood Trading […]
Heavenly salmon: Hororata Foods
Not much beats gathering some friends around to catch up over drinks and a delicious platter, especially when the hero is succulent salmon. Enjoyed hot smoked, cold smoked, baked, fried, or flaked onto crackers, salmon is a much-loved part of so many household gatherings and celebrations. More than 25 years ago Henry Studholme, […]
Nuts & seeds pack a punch
New advice from the Heart Foundation reveals that eating as little as three to four handfuls of nuts and seeds a week has a significant benefit for heart health, decreasing the risk of heart disease by around 20 percent. Nuts and seeds are nutrient dense foods packed with heart healthy fats, fibre and […]
Location, ambience & fine cuisine: The Lake House
Sunsets over lakes – what could be more romantic? Such an idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding at The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. The stunning new covered and heated deck dining space is the absolute in lake side dining. Now […]
Popping with personality: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants
If we are what we eat, then wouldn’t you like to be gorgeous, popping with personality, sweet, stylish, and perfectly at home in every situation? An affirmative answer means the textbook balanced diet for you is a slice of cake in each hand. Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants’ mother and daughter team have […]
A slice of heaven: Full Time Tart
A wedding cake is just as much a symbol of a marriage ceremony as the bride’s dress, with gorgeous confections covered in luscious buttercream taking pride of place. Helping make that special day complete in Canterbury is cake-maker extraordinaire Sophie Petersen, aka Full Time Tart. A love of baking and art started Sophie’s […]
Enchanting space for hire: Sign of the Takahe
Over 100 years old, its fairy-tale aura has provided the idyllic setting for countless wedding ceremonies down the decades. Formerly known for its restaurant, bar and coffee shop, The Sign of the Takahe now comprises a comfy cafe and bar downstairs with a dedicated event and function space upstairs. This change heralds an […]
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