Raw Vegan Berry Cheesecake Recipe

Raw, vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweetened cheesecake needn’t be bland or boring. This recipe ticks all the delicious boxes.     INGREDIENTS Crust 1/2 cup almonds 10 Medjool dates, pitted 2 tbsp coconut oil Filling 1 cup cashews 2 cups strawberries 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp vanilla 4 tbsp coconut […]

The perfect pair: Kjole Style

Amongst the exclusive range of clothing at Kjole Style is a handpicked selection of jeans that many customers have claimed to be the most comfortable they’ve ever owned.     The Pulz brand includes three styles, with the Stacia Curve the most popular – perfect for pear-shaped figures – eliminating the ‘waist […]

Making a sustainable statement

When Christchurch artist Joel Hart created the mural for a new café in Rangiora three years ago, a name for the café literally emerged from the artwork. So, ‘Fools of Desire’ was born, as was the next chapter of the fantastic hospitality journey – 12 years and counting – Elisa Leach and […]

Impressive and versatile: Christchurch Function Centre

“Impressive and versatile” – those are the words used to describe the Christchurch Function Centre at The Redwood. And versatile it certainly is, with its four unique function rooms.     The Prestons Room is the largest, catering for up to 300 guests for a cocktail-style event or for 200 banquet-style. The […]

Charming rural event setting: The Oaks of Darfield

Enjoy the warmth of Kiwi hospitality in a charming, rural setting at The Oaks of Darfield, the perfect place for evening dining, casual lunches, private formal dinners, cocktail parties and boutique weddings.   Mixing tradition with fresh, modern influences, The Oaks of Darfield is a historic Canterbury homestead surrounded by a mature […]

A Sustainable Hempire

“Hemp seeds are safe to eat, nutritious, and do not have a psychoactive effect,” said Food Safety Minister, the Honourable Damien O’Connor, in a Beehive press release in November 2018, regarding changes made to the regulations controlling the production and sale of hemp seed food products.     This was no surprise […]