Roll up, roll up
Pastry is a versatile component of many dishes, comprising a major component of creations such as pies (sweet and savoury), Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, and croissants. A combination of flour and fat (butter, lard, or suet), pastry falls into five basic types: shortcrust, filo, choux, flaky and puff. Shortcrust is arguably the […]
Cosy commuting cuisine: Cosy Cafe
For commuters living in or around Christchurch’s satellite villages, it’s a godsend to know there are eating establishments on their route into or out of the city that serve fabulous food, seven days a week. One such eatery is The Cosy Café at Northcote, where patrons are assured of the warmest […]
Gin giants of Geraldine: Humdinger Gin
Aotearoa has a growing number of gin distillers yet few have made such a mighty impact in such a short time as Geraldine couple Saskia and Andrew Lewis, creators of Humdinger Gin. September 1 last year saw the first bottles of their gin produced, and a few short months later it […]
The ultimate venue: Boo Radley’s
Open seven days from 4pm until late, Boo Radley’s is the classiest space in town for meeting up with friends, family or work colleagues. Here’s where to access the ultimate in live music and performance, with open mic events, stand-up comedy, burlesque and bands keeping the crowds entertained and the vibe pumping […]
A toast to excellence: The Elmwood
Raise a toast to The Elmwood, a national finalist in the Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence in both ‘Best Local’ and ‘Excellence in Gaming’ categories. As there were a record number of entries, this is in itself a cause for celebration for owners Marty and Naomi Fuller (pictured). What does it take […]
I only have pies for you
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare took it upon himself to find the region’s best pies. Here’s the results: It’s a staple of growing up in New Zealand and the good old-fashioned pie has now hit new levels of stardom in our gastronomic repertoire. Celebrity Chef, Peter Gordon, who has prepared pies for […]
Ginger Biscuit & Apple Frangipane Tart Recipe
Courtesy of Le Creuset. Ingredients BISCUIT BASE 400g ginger crunch biscuits, finely blitzed 110g butter ½ jar crystallised ginger FRANGIPANE 150g butter 150g caster sugar 4 organic/free-range large eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste 150g ground almonds TOPPING 20 pink lady apples, sliced with a mandoline into rounds 250ml […]
Picturesque pies
Sweet or savoury and perfect for every season, the humble pie has a lot to offer, whether it is a Kiwi classic mince pie or adding a little flair with a frangipane tart. Your pantry can become a wonderland of inspiration, when you have the right bakeware to create a masterpiece encased […]
Fantastic gintastic: Big Daddy’s
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare wraps his tastebuds around a few of the different gins on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. One of the go-to beverage festivals of the year is Gindulgence. I went along with Big Daddy’s to sample some of the best gins that New Zealand has to offer. […]
Melt-in-your-mouth treats: Mrs Dentons
Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue. Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue. Owner and consummate pie maker Delwyn Lanauze […]
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