A taste of Italy: La Dolce Vita
The borders may be closed, preventing those much-anticipated overseas escapades but that’s not to say you can’t get your European fix. La Dolce Vita Italian Cooking Classes, owned and run by Clotilde Romano, is your ticket to the world of Naples, Italy in Sumner, Christchurch. A culinary adventure in her […]
Warming up to salads
Gastronomically speaking, it can be a confusing time of year. Longer days and slightly balmier temperatures tell us salad season is near. But the fact we still need our jumpers and coats leaves us equally in want of warming comfort foods. Enter the warm salad: A happy medium between crisp freshness and […]
Chicken Musakhan: Recipe
Ingredients 1 chicken (about 1.7kg), divided into 4 pieces (1.4kg) or 1kg chicken breasts (between 4 and 6, depending on size), skin on, if you prefer 120ml olive oil, plus 2–3 tbsp extra, to finish 1 tbsp ground cumin 3 tbsp sumac ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice 30g […]
All wrapped up
From tex-mex chicken to colourful rainbow veg – we’ve got healthy dinners all wrapped up. It’s time to liven up your dinner plate and lunchbox with some inspired wrap fillings. SPICY VEGETABLE AND PANEER WRAPS: Master Chef Gordon Ramsay turned his talented hand to creating this tasty Indian street food […]
Good times, food and people: Two Fat Possums
Well hello, possums! If you’ve got a party or an event on your mind, there’s no better spot to book than the function room at Two Fat Possums in West Melton village. A favourite haven for locals and a destination for those craving great food in a relaxed and welcoming milieu, […]
Foodie destination: Number Five Cafe
Variety is the spice you’ll find most often at Number Five Café in Templeton. Owner Deb Agnew ensures everyone is welcome and every taste is catered for at her sleek but thoroughly comfortable café. You’ll find beautiful cabinet food including gluten free, keto, plenty of fresh healthy options and an […]
It must be fête! (St John Ashburton)
What started as an offer of a stroll through six hectares of spectacular gardens now includes a fête with more than 60 stalls and live entertainment. This inaugural event for Ashburton St John will raise funds for its community health initiatives and local services. Hosted by Sue and Ted Rollinson at […]
Refurbished, refit and ready: Tinwald Function Centre
Refurbished, refit and ready – the Tinwald Function Centre’s new restaurant and remodelled function room with onsite accommodation and ample parking is ready for function season. A $1 million renovation of the centre has seen its former restaurant remodelled into a purpose-built function space for up to 120 people. The […]
Instagrammable eats
This day and age everything is posted online; clothing hauls, makeup looks, new pets and partners… even hospitality hotspots. So we’ve put together some of Christchurch’s most #instagramworthy eats. Oh my milkshake! Singer Kelis was aware that ‘her milkshakes bought all of the boys to the yard’. Base Woodfired Pizza […]
A smokey eye: Holy Smoke
We aren’t talking about the latest in eye makeup but rather a brand that has an eye for all things smokey; Holy Smoke. Whilst the smoked salmon on offer reigns supreme in their product range, the key word in that sentence is range. Holy Smoke has a variety of smoked goods on […]
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