Jerry & George Artisan Bakers

Perfect Batch: Jerry & George Artisan Bakers

Combining generous portions of expertise and dedication with an extra spoonful of love, Jerry & George Artisan Bakers’ delectable range of goods provides the perfect mix of quality and taste.     Specialising in sourdough bread and French pastries, baker Jeremy Jaeger and his wife Beth created the local business in 2015, […]

Berrylicious

Berrylicious

Warmer days are in the air and the fruit markets are ripe with berries. Blackberries, blueberries and strawberries fill the punnets and are ripe for the eating. There is nothing better tasting that a ripe, soft, flavourful berry.     With the holidays fast approaching, why not look at your activities and […]

Savoire Café & Wine Bar

Savour Savoire: Savoire Café & Wine Bar

With a high standard of service and fabulous food, Savoire Café & Wine Bar is an institution in Merivale and is now looking better than ever after a recent refurbishment.     New additions have been added to the menu complementing the ever-popular Eggs Benedict, Corn Fritter Stack and Antipasto Platters. Everything […]

The Rowdy Kitchen

Options galore: The Rowdy Kitchen

Since its opening in May, The Rowdy Kitchen has established itself as a quality dining destination in the northern suburb of Prestons, Christchurch.       Owners Blair and Gabe McIntyre bring a wealth of hospitality experience and have created a relaxed environment, providing a multitude of different dining spaces for customers.  […]

North Canterbury

Silly Season Spectacular: North Canterbury

North Canterbury – summer excitement central! Here’s a taster of some pre-Christmas events.     Shopping night spectacular Rangiora Christmas Celebration Night on November 23 from 5:30 to 9:30pm will see most of High Street’s retailers and eateries open late, with market stalls sprinkled along Rangiora’s central High Street. Live music, street […]

Statins

Not Responding to Statin Meds?

Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower blood cholesterol levels. By lowering the levels, they help prevent heart attacks and stroke.     Clinical studies show that, in certain people, statins reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, death) by about 25 percent […]