Refurbished, refit and ready: Tinwald Function Centre
Refurbished, refit and ready – the Tinwald Function Centre’s new restaurant and remodelled function room with onsite accommodation and ample parking is ready for function season. A $1 million renovation of the centre has seen its former restaurant remodelled into a purpose-built function space for up to 120 people. The work made way […]
Instagrammable eats
This day and age everything is posted online; clothing hauls, makeup looks, new pets and partners… even hospitality hotspots. So we’ve put together some of Christchurch’s most #instagramworthy eats. Oh my milkshake! Singer Kelis was aware that ‘her milkshakes bought all of the boys to the yard’. Base Woodfired Pizza are doing exactly […]
A smokey eye: Holy Smoke
We aren’t talking about the latest in eye makeup but rather a brand that has an eye for all things smokey; Holy Smoke. Whilst the smoked salmon on offer reigns supreme in their product range, the key word in that sentence is range. Holy Smoke has a variety of smoked goods on offer! If […]
Grilled Prawns with Miso Butter Recipe: United Fisheries
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves 4 What you need: 500g Sea Cuisine Raw Prawn Cutlets (defrosted) 2 Tbs Butter (melted) 3 tsp Miso paste 1 Tbs Mirin 2 Tbs Japanese sake (optional) 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated) Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, spring onion, chilli flakes What to do: […]
Taking the cake
Traditional wedding cakes will always have their place, but if you’re looking for something which reflects the unique tastes and style of the newlyweds – why not forgo the fruitcake and white fondant for something a little different? There are many ways to pay homage to the custom of a cake without being tied […]
Gut Feeling
Our tummies are at the top of mind when it comes to the top trends for the coming year, with digestive health dominating our culinary picks. While we have long sought to get more fibre and probiotics into our days, as research continues to demonstrate strong links between gut health and total mental and […]
Roast bolar with homemade spice rub: Beef + Lamb NZ
We can’t think of a better family Sunday lunch or dinner than roast beef with all the trimmings – Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy and crispy roast potatoes. RECIPE SUPPLIED BY BEEF + LAMB NEW ZEALAND Serves 6 Ingredients: BEEF 1.2kg Quality Mark beef bolar SPICE MIX 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cumin […]
Tempting tempeh! – Indo Tempeh
Packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and prebiotics, tempeh is the superfood on everybody’s lips right now. Because, although food innovation has given us a variety of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian options, the original meat substitute has proven it’s not going anywhere. Tempeh is now tempting locals who are making their way […]
Apple, lemon + thyme crumble recipe
I feel like all too often we think of apples merely as the base of a dessert, to which we add berries or other more vibrant fruits. Here I wanted to celebrate the humble apple in all its glory, adding only a little lemon and thyme to accentuate, not cover-up, the beautiful natural sweet and […]
Heroes of hospitality: Universo
The word hospitality derives from the Latin hospes, which rather oddly means both host and guest. However, it all makes perfect sense on a visit to Christchurch’s established favourite, Universo, where the relationship of hosts Madlen and Wayne Shaw with their diverse range of guests hits the peak definition of hospitality, being “the friendly and […]
