Feasting on Crayfish
Crayfish is a classic crowd-pleaser. Fresh is best, and the same is especially true for all food from the sea. When it comes to crayfish, you can’t go wrong with a rich herb and garlic butter that enhances and preserves the natural deliciousness, while adding an extra layer. Smothered in the savoury flavour […]
Fish en papillote
Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for ‘in paper’ and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside a pouch made of folded parchment paper. Despite its fancy French name, this dish is one of the easiest methods to cook fish, sure to wow at any barbecue. Ingredients 1 fillet of firm […]
Bird spotting in Hanmer
Birdwatchers, or “twitchers” as they’re also known, are everywhere and luckily, close to Christchurch, the Hanmer region is home to some of our most colourful feathered friends. If you’re a twitcher, pack your binoculars, and your camera, and check out some of these species. Wander through the bush and you’ll hear it ringing […]
From vine to table with Clare Giffard
A love of wine and food took Clare Giffard all around New Zealand, and internationally for years, until she made Canterbury her permanent home. Metropol writer Neville Idour looks back at her journey. W ine, followed closely by food, has frequently been top of the list for Canterbury café owner Clare Giffard. Known […]
New year, new home office
If you’re one of those still working full or part-time from home, you may find yourself thinking about a revamp of your dedicated work space. Setting up your home office correctly from the beginning will help with your productivity. Every home office needs a good computer, potentially an extra monitor, reliable internet connection, […]
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