White chocolate and cherry cheesecake: Keepers
Ingredients Cheesecake 400g vanilla wine biscuits 200g butter, melted 500g cream cheese 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 3 eggs 1 Tbsp cornflour 250g sour cream 200g white chocolate, melted Cherry compote 500g frozen pitted cherries ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp Bakers Blend, OR 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, […]
Gorgeous glossy glaze
A good glaze completely transforms a ham, chicken or turkey. It adds delicious flavour and a beautiful golden layer that caramelises when baking. As the hero of the Christmas table, having a sticky, glossy glaze will lift the whole spread and make it look all the more indulgent. The trick with a glaze […]
A delicious tradition
December is a few days away, and so too is the season of holly, tinsel, and carols. As we begin to prepare for all of the merry festivities, we are taking a look at one of the most loved, and most delicious Christmas traditions. Christmas lunch or dinner is often the main event […]
Tools for learning: The Canterbury Playcentre Shop
It is an irrefutable fact that children learn through experience and emulating what they see and hear around them. The copying of adult activities, such as cooking, gardening or constructing things, is fundamental to children’s development and skill building, as well as their overall health and happiness. The Canterbury Playcentre Shop has a […]
A no brainer
Former All Black Carl Hayman revealed recently that he is suffering from early onset dementia, and has joined a class action suing world rugby for failing to protect players from the dangers of head knocks. He’s not the first and won’t be the last sportsperson to suffer or to sue. A serious head […]
Something special: Via Sollertia
There is a reason jewellery is so cherished; so much skill, time and care go into creating the beautiful pieces that then get to be enjoyed, passed down and loved forever. Via Sollertia are the local experts in jewellery making. They offer bespoke, one-of-a-kind designs created especially for their clients, as well as […]









