A trip for your tastebuds: Formosa Restaurant
Take your tastebuds on a trip to Asia with Formosa, Ashburton’s favourite Asian-fusion restaurant offering delicious dishes, an events venue, catering services – and soon, a new fine-dining afternoon tea menu. The experience starts from the moment you walk in the door; a vibrant red brick wall emblazoned with flowers and ‘FORMOSA’ is […]
Raise a glass
We’re quickly heading into entertaining season, so it’s time to raise a glass to the exciting new bevvies that are being made right here, in our own Kiwi backyard. 1. The Fermentist Christchurch-based craft brewery, The Fermentist, is bringing the nation its first carboNZero certified beer, following product certification by Enviro-Mark Solutions for its […]
Sweet & Sour Pork – Recipe
INGREDIENTS Pork 500g NZ pork shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp white sugar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 egg white 2 green onions, finely sliced ½ cup cornflour Sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 green pepper, cubed 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 cup […]
A Culinary Queen
Annabel Langbein has personally penned more than 10,000 recipes. I could almost tell you them all too; it’s like this huge computer in my head that would drive anyone else mad, but I love it,” she laughs. It was her dad that was the engineer by trade and, although Annabel had always thought […]
Prawn Dumplings Recipe
If I ever decide to open a restaurant, dumplings would feature prominently on the menu. There is something incredibly satisfying about making dumplings and eating them is even more gratifying. So expect to find not just one dumpling recipe in this cookbook. 60 WONTON WRAPPERS FILLING 300g raw prawn meat, finely chopped 100g […]
Plant-based power players: Green Dinner Table
We’re craving convenience; and plant-based convenience, it seems, is at the top of the agenda, as we increasingly seek the simplicity of this lifestyle choice. Heading the change – and making it a much more palatable journey – are Cole Stacey and Tom Riley – who are delivering plant-based food boxes across the city under […]
The boast of Beckenham: The Birdwood Eatery
It’s no exaggeration to say that The Birdwood Eatery and Pizzeria truly is in the ‘heart of Beckenham’, for this is an eatery with a big personality, dedicated to building strong connections with its clientele by providing food that is local, fresh and flavoursome. The team at The Birdwood is welcoming and attentive. […]
Ethical dairy: Charing Cross Sheep Dairy
Looking for ‘Simpler, Smarter, Kinder’ dairy food? Try Charing Cross Sheep Dairy’s stunning product range. At the farm near Darfield, underneath the Southern Alps, the Trafford family produces a range of sheep milk products – yoghurt, kefir, soft and hard cheeses, fresh milk and gelato – from their 200 East-Friesian cross ewes. The […]
Chilli Pork Fried Noodles Recipe
Like a little spice in your life? Try these Chilli Pork Fried Noodles – a wholesome, healthy dish packing a seriously palatable punch! INGREDIENTS 1 large packet fine dried egg noodles 400g NZ pork fillet or steaks, finely sliced 4 tbsp light soy sauce 4 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) 1 tbsp […]
Cosy place to chill: Fig Restaurant and Bar
The English have their local pub – a cosy, casual place ideal to chill out with friends for a drink after work or for a more leisurely weekend catchup. It is possible to recreate that vibe here in our very own city and at Fig Restaurant and Bar they have succeeded in doing just that. […]
