Imagine your home improvements
Albert Einstein once said: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” Add a bit of inspiration to the mix and that’s exactly what you get when you visit a home show, albeit a preview of a home’s potential attractions. Canterbury is lucky to have two home shows annually, including […]
Spring greens and ricotta quiche: Nicola Galloway
Ingredients: Crust: 3/4 cup (110g) white flour 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats 1/3 cup (50g) pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 75ml extra virgin olive oil 1 small egg Lemon juice if needed Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek (or 4 small), roughly chopped 4-5 large leaves of silverbeet, stalks […]
Say yes to catering: YesChef Events and Catering
Imagine your sparkling event where the flavours of the world arrive, well not exactly in a glass coach with Cinderella ensconced, but in a gorgeous caravan towed by global foodies whose passion for creating taste experiences is only equalled by their willingness to bring them to you, wherever you are. Envisage a Food […]
Celebrate good times: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey from 2019 found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to the belonging they feel in their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays a big role in promoting harmony […]
Fill-up with fuel and food: Flick the Bean
Filling up the car with petrol and grabbing a hot coffee on the run go hand in hand. Opening a coffee shop onsite at Challenge Waimak was a logical step forward for the Kaiapoi service station, owned by Mark Wales for 15 years and managed by Melissa Sayers for six years. Flick the […]
Tempting eats & treats: TwentyFour Catering
Mid-Canterbury is really hitting its straps, from the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD, to initiatives to attract events and conferences to the region. Ashburton-based business TwentyFour Catering is one of those go-ahead mid-Canterbury businesses. They’ve been providing bespoke catering for events in the district for seven years. Chef Chantelle Quinn believes in local businesses […]
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