Taking the cake: Original Foods Baking Co
Celebration season is upon us, and every Kiwi knows you can’t turn up empty handed. Original Foods Baking Co. is here to save the stress of reinventing the salad, engineering an extravagant platter, or choosing the best bottle of wine. Jaimee Ferris, Marketing Manager of Original Foods Baking Co., tells Metropol why this year you […]
Paprika Spiced Cutlets
Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 18 mins | Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS Lamb 2 x Quality Mark 8 bone lamb racks, trimmed of any silver skin oil for rubbing Smoked paprika mayonnaise 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup olive oil lemon juice, to taste 1 teaspoon good quality smoked paprika (we […]
Passionfruit slice: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients base ¾ cup dried coconut ½ cup almonds ½ cup buckwheat or rolled oats ¾ cup dates, softened in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drained 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract Pinch of sea salt filling ½ cup cashew butter […]
Healthy hacks
We’re quickly heading into the social – and too often, stressful – season. So, what are some simple seasonal habits we can adopt to keep fighting fit for the festivities? ULTIMATE ELIXIR It’s time to take the work out of working out. Soak up the sun – and a healthy dose of vitamin […]
Internationally designed for locals: The Option
The flair of European cuisine hides in plain sight in Northwood at The Option Bistro & Wines. Those who have visited the continent will know, there, hospitality transcends expertly cooked cuisine with matching wines, and combines excellent service and an atmosphere which fosters connection. And that’s exactly what happens at The Option. Owners and […]
A cheesy celebration! Barrys Bay Cheese
October 6 marked a milestone worth cheesing over for Barrys Bay Cheese – 125 years in business as award winning cheesemakers! And the loved locals are not waning with old ages, that awards tally includes a record 19 medals at this year’s New Zealand Cheese Awards. No birthday is complete without a party, […]
Sticky soy chicken with sesame noodles
Serves 4 PHOTOGRAPHY: CON POULOS RECIPES AND STYLING: DONNA HAY Ingredients 1 tbsp light-flavoured extra virgin olive oil 150g (5¼ oz) dried soba noodles, cooked 2 zucchini shredded using a julienne peeler 2 tbsp white or black sesame seeds coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve chicken meatballs 600g (1 lb ¼ oz) chicken mince ¼ […]
Taking a bite out of summer
Snacking is so summer, as we amp up the socialising, dash to our outdoor passions and host pre-Christmas catch ups. FROZEN IS COOL Invent healthy homemade ice-blocks with yoghurt or blended or squeezed summer berries, mint, lime or ginger – not just for kids. Pieces of fruit, like watermelon and strawberries, quenches straight from […]
Soulful celebrations covered: Boo Radleys
Famed for its southern-USA soul food, fresh New Zealand ingredients, invigorating live music and extensive drinks lists – Boo Radley’s also extends its award-winning offerings to events. Celebration coming up? Leave the planning to Boo Radley’s. Situated on Victoria Street, Boo has everything covered: from space, to cuisine, beverages and even live entertainment. […]
‘tis the season: Fig Restaurant
It’s mid-November and chances are there are some who are yet to organise an end – or start – of year celebration. If you are pondering a location, Ravi Naidu has it fig-ured out. Fig Restaurant at Quality Hotel Elms is a crowd-pleasing silly season locale. The Papanui modern bistro has just curated a […]
