Boutique bangers and bacon: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon
Bangers ‘n’ Bacon – this low-key name covers a range of staggeringly tasty gluten, dairy and allergen-free meat and small goods. For owner Pete Nolan, necessity was truly the mother of invention, and the demand for his innovations led from his home kitchen to the boutique butchery in Ferrymead. “My children […]
The place to party: The Elmwood
As the horses are gearing up to race down the tracks at the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, so, too, are the team at The Elmwood Trading Company gearing up for the grand gallop to Christmas. Melbourne Cup Day will see a frenzy of activities happening, with everything from sweepstakes, a full […]
Tandoori time! The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor
Who doesn’t love a good Chicken Vindaloo or Lamb Korma? Basically, if you have a penchant for Indian cuisine and haven’t tried The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor Christchurch yet – then do it! Located at 9 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor Christchurch is the place to […]
Somewhere cosy: Cosy Café
The quintessential neighbourhood café, every community should have a Cosy Café. Locally owned and operated by Sam and Amy Lester, the couple celebrate their first year in the café this November. Amy has a background in retail – her rapport with regulars and new customers comes naturally, while Sam has changed careers […]
Say cheese: Charing Cross Cheesery
Charing Cross Cheesery was born of Sue and Guy Trafford’s desire to highlight the wonderful range of artisan cheeses made in the South Island and showcase their own range of sheep milk products. Established in 2012, Charing Cross Sheep Dairy produced sheep milk and diversified into soft cheeses, feta, halloumi, fresh […]
Chelsea Winter’s Snausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are a popular Kiwi favourite. So they were a prime target for a Chelsea Winter plant-based makeover, recipe extracted from Supergood. PREP 30 minutes, plus minutes to chill | COOK 45 minutes | SERVES 4 as a meal, 8 as a snack Filling ⅓ cup each brown lentils […]
Fan favourite fritter: Red Post Cafe
It is whitebait season! A Kiwi classic that screams summer is the holy whitebait fritter, and Red Post Café in Culverden is home to the fan favourite. Just an hour and a half out of Christchurch – whether you are coming or going into the Garden City, etch this café into your […]
Hello, asparagus season!
Earthy and bitter asparagus is back. In season from September, asparagus is a vibrant and welcome addition to any meal, adding its fresh crunch to salads, balancing the richness of pastas and quiches, and even being the hero of simple, healthy snacks. SNAPPY SALAD: Combine even more seasonal produce in the […]
Chickpea Caprese Salad with spinach walnut pesto
A simple 10-minute starter which you could double up for a big sharing plate. Make sure all the ingredients (especially the mozzarella) are at room temperature – I’ve eaten far too many fridge-cold tomatoes and cheeses that don’t taste of anything. Use any nuts, seeds or greens in this, but don’t skip […]
All a-skew
Colourful, sizzling, tasty skewers. As the weather warms up, so do our backyard barbecues. These simple and fun crowd pleasers set the chef’s creativity on fire – and everyone can pitch in with the preparation. MEATY MOUTHFULS: Pairing up bite-sized morsels with their likely partners always wins. Chicken and red pepper, […]
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