Diner-style burger bar: Boulder Burgers
Stop for a bite to eat and something sweet at Boulder Burgers, Hanmer’s 50s-inspired, American-style burger bar in the Boulder Precinct at Chisholm Crescent. Step back in time and enjoy the ambience of an American diner-style burger bar, complete with good ol’ 1950s cartoons and rock ‘n’ roll courtesy of […]
Make a day of it
Southbank is a new route launched by the businesses perched on the Southbank of the Waipara River. The group have worked together to create a day trip destination that includes world-class wine, gourmet toasties, cheese, walkways and a sculpture park. The Bone Line: provides an authentic wine tasting experience. Sit […]
Green Cuisine
It’s become expectation over aspiration for our foodie favourites to embody sustainability in all that they do. From the war on single-use plastics, to supply chain transparency and packaging compostability, this is more than a food trend – it’s a philosophy. We’re seeing plenty of options across ingredients, preparation and […]
Slow-cooked American-style Pulled Pork Sliders: NZ PORK
Slide into dinner time with these divine pulled pork sliders, slow-cooked to perfection! PREP: 10 MINUTES COOK: 12 MINUTES SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 2-2.5kg boneless NZ pork shoulder 3 tbsp brown sugar 3 tsp salt 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp […]
Grape Expectations: Melton Estate
Nestled comfortably on a 12-acre block on Weedons Ross Road, West Melton, Melton Estate is, at its heart, a modern restaurant and event venue, but it’s the boutique winery which is meeting the grape expectations of a loyal and growing patronage. Owner and wine afficionado Philip Caunter says that while […]
Peach Cobbler: Magnolia Table
If a warming winter dessert is on the culinary cards for you, make it this outstanding Peach Cobbler from Joanna Gaines’ latest book, Magnolia Table. PREP: 15 MINUTES COOK: 50 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 4 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches 1¾ cups sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking […]
Here comes the sun: Patisserie YAHAGI
Patisserie YAHAGI is a small family-run shop at Church Corner mall. Like many other small businesses, they worried about their future during the lockdown period. Owner-patissier, Eri Yahagi, considered other ways to provide her desserts and cakes such as using a delivery platform when the lockdown ended. But she knew […]
Helping Hospo
You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from the country’s hospitality operators as we moved into Alert Level 1. Gathering restrictions have been removed and all current COVID-19 rules on businesses and services have lifted. The move to Level 1 means that many hospitality operators can now begin […]
Did you know?
Our house is the proud owner of a new air fryer and we don’t know why we didn’t buy one sooner. They’re quick and easy to use, great to clean and a healthier alternative to deep-frying with oil. It’s always fun to find inventive ways to use this little device. Our […]
Pork Stir-Fry: NZ Pork
There’s nothing like a classic pork stir fry in your culinary repertoire. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe that the whole family will love. Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 400g NZ pork fillet, finely sliced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp chilli flakes […]
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