Baked with love
Wedding planning has got some sweet relief as the side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic look to be slowing down. And when it comes to choosing one of the sweetest parts of your big day, Metropol has rounded up some of the biggest confections trends for the wedding season ahead. EDIBLE BLOOMS According […]
Quintessential quiche
Quiche, whether served hot or room temperature, is a versatile vessel for abundant autumnal fillings. Packed for a picnic, prepared for a party or famished family, local seasonal ingredients come alive when encased in a flaky or buttery shell. With origins in Germany and France, it’s the Kiwi-as ingredients that have revitalised the […]
Jambalaya in a jiffy: United Fisheries
Recipe supplied by United Fisheries Serves 4-6 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 30 mins INGREDIENTS Cooking oil 4 rashers streaky bacon, cut into 2cm pieces 5 Hellers Spanish Chorizo sausages, sliced 1cm thick 1 large onion, roughly chopped ½ green capsicum, diced ½ red capsicum, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 ½ […]
Exceptional, sustainable and fun: Gin Gin
Like the vast gin menu which introduces patrons to hundreds of exciting and interesting varieties of the spirit, Gin Gin’s cuisine menu serves up diverse and refined cuisine in a way which is approachable for all palates. From its new home on candy-coloured New Regent Street, the local favourite’s intriguing and delectable menu compliments its […]
Washing up on produce
As tempting as it may be to bite into a freshly bought apple straight from the bag, it’s long been known produce should be rinsed before consumption.But, just how much washing is required? Visible dirt on your potatoes, the thought of all the hands that have touched your tomatoes and the various sprays used […]
A kelping hand
The age-old wisdom of eating your vegetables is showing no sign of subsiding, but what appears to be trending is the advice to also eat your sea vegetables. Enter – kelp. A superfood seaweed those in the know are predicting to be a standout ingredient in western cuisine this year. TRADITIONAL TASTE Seaweed […]
Choc-tail masterclass
While the Easter holiday means different things to everyone, there’s no doubt the long weekend as we know it is about indulging with loved ones. So, Metropol has gone on an Easter egg hunt for the chocolatey cocktails to try this long weekend. SHOOT THE EGG, NOT THE BUNNY The ultimate adult chocolate […]
Bad bunny hot cross bun bread + butter pudding
In New Zealand during lockdown, May 2020, these hot cross bun bread and butter puddings stormed social media and they simply can’t be ignored as a fabulous way to use up leftover hot cross buns. I know I buy too many, I know I shouldn’t, but… You will need… Clean hands Chopping board […]
A serendipitous lion: The Fine Lion
The lion may well sport a monocle, and the décor of mosaic tiles and lush greenery certainly has a post-colonial feel to it, but food at The Fine Lion, though downright delicious, is definitely not posh nosh, assures owners Matt and Belinda Lion. “I think people hear the name and immediately conjure up […]
Follow the big cup! The Millhouse Kitchen
If Ashburton is on your horizon, keep your eyes wide open for the big cup at the newly refurbished Ashford Village Complex. There you will find Millhouse Kitchen which offers fabulous coffee, a delicious menu and cabinet food to weary travellers and very happy locals, seven days a week. This multi-faceted café features […]