White chocolate and cherry cheesecake: Keepers
Ingredients Cheesecake 400g vanilla wine biscuits 200g butter, melted 500g cream cheese 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 3 eggs 1 Tbsp cornflour 250g sour cream 200g white chocolate, melted Cherry compote 500g frozen pitted cherries ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp Bakers Blend, OR 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, […]
Gorgeous glossy glaze
A good glaze completely transforms a ham, chicken or turkey. It adds delicious flavour and a beautiful golden layer that caramelises when baking. As the hero of the Christmas table, having a sticky, glossy glaze will lift the whole spread and make it look all the more indulgent. The trick with a glaze […]
A delicious tradition
December is a few days away, and so too is the season of holly, tinsel, and carols. As we begin to prepare for all of the merry festivities, we are taking a look at one of the most loved, and most delicious Christmas traditions. Christmas lunch or dinner is often the main event […]
Cocktail DIY
Throwing a cocktail party at home is easier than you can imagine. Sort out a few recipes, a few key tools and ingredients, plus a group of friends and you’re set to go. Stock up on ice, fruit for garnishes, fruit juices to add and a few spices also. Here is Metropol’s guide […]
Experts in events: Multi Events
If you are looking for a company to manage your event from start to finish, or to simply take charge of one or more aspects, Multi Events Ltd can cater to any client’s requests. Multi Events is the team behind the popular Long Lunch. Created to showcase the rich variety of restaurants and […]
Festive fun for all: Pedal Pusher
After a disrupted year, group cohesion needs a bit of a boost and the perfect time to re-establish those bonds is at the Christmas do. “Everyone needs a place to escape. Somewhere to pull up, unwind and let the world roll on by” is the mantra of the Pedal Pusher. This is truer […]
Culinary serenity: The Lake House
We can’t travel to the Pacific Islands right now to watch the sun setting over the water. But, what if there was somewhere closer to home to catch that glorious sight? There is. Right on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury sits The Lake House. Its stunning new […]
Taking high tea Victorian style: Penny Black Tearooms
Light, fluffy scones with dollops of jam and cream, Battenberg cake, lemon posset, and other delicacies, beautifully arrayed on fine porcelain, with a refreshing ‘cuppa’ were all the rage in the late 1890s. High tea, as it is known, was a favourite of the late Queen Victoria and her court, and it can […]
Take your tastebuds travelling
If you’re looking for the perfect foodie getaway, or a chance to escape the city in style, Lonely Planet’s Gourmet Trails celebrates 11 perfect culinary weekends in New Zealand. Staying home is an option too with six pages devoted to Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Lonely Planet tells its readers that since the city-changing […]
A venue for any occasion: Rossendale Vineyard
Rossendale is so much more than a stylish wedding venue. The vineyard is set in a picturesque landscape, with tranquil views in every direction, making it an idyllic backdrop for any event. The versatile setting has many different offerings, including a large main room, three smaller rooms, acres of outdoor garden area, and […]
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