Vibrancy in Ashburton: Formosa
Ashburton’s vibrant and delicious Asian Fusion restaurant Formosa is the brainchild of husband and wife team Chef Dondon Chen and Creative Designer Amber Huang. With no business experience – but armed with enthusiasm, a lot of inspiration and a passion for food and culture, Formosa will celebrate its third year […]
Dried flower trend keeps blooming: Victoria Florists
Natural, rustic and romantic: The popularity of dried flowers refuses to wane in 2020. Victoria Florist’s Leanne Lovell tells us how to include the blooms at your next inspired event. Floral arrangements can transform an event, creating character and atmosphere. Flowers add colour, fragrance and a sense of occasion – […]
Making its mark: Pegasus Bay
Pegasus Bay has long been recognised for its top drops and now the exceptional space with its breathtaking gardens, lakes, wetlands and beautiful restaurant is making its mark as a premium event venue in Waipara. “This is a new direction for us after 30 years operating our restaurant,” says Marketing […]
A taste of Italy: La Dolce Vita
The borders may be closed, preventing those much-anticipated overseas escapades but that’s not to say you can’t get your European fix. La Dolce Vita Italian Cooking Classes, owned and run by Clotilde Romano, is your ticket to the world of Naples, Italy in Sumner, Christchurch. A culinary adventure in her […]
Warming up to salads
Gastronomically speaking, it can be a confusing time of year. Longer days and slightly balmier temperatures tell us salad season is near. But the fact we still need our jumpers and coats leaves us equally in want of warming comfort foods. Enter the warm salad: A happy medium between crisp freshness and […]
Chicken Musakhan: Recipe
Ingredients 1 chicken (about 1.7kg), divided into 4 pieces (1.4kg) or 1kg chicken breasts (between 4 and 6, depending on size), skin on, if you prefer 120ml olive oil, plus 2–3 tbsp extra, to finish 1 tbsp ground cumin 3 tbsp sumac ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice 30g […]
All wrapped up
From tex-mex chicken to colourful rainbow veg – we’ve got healthy dinners all wrapped up. It’s time to liven up your dinner plate and lunchbox with some inspired wrap fillings. SPICY VEGETABLE AND PANEER WRAPS: Master Chef Gordon Ramsay turned his talented hand to creating this tasty Indian street food […]
Good times, food and people: Two Fat Possums
Well hello, possums! If you’ve got a party or an event on your mind, there’s no better spot to book than the function room at Two Fat Possums in West Melton village. A favourite haven for locals and a destination for those craving great food in a relaxed and welcoming milieu, […]
Foodie destination: Number Five Cafe
Variety is the spice you’ll find most often at Number Five Café in Templeton. Owner Deb Agnew ensures everyone is welcome and every taste is catered for at her sleek but thoroughly comfortable café. You’ll find beautiful cabinet food including gluten free, keto, plenty of fresh healthy options and an […]
