Boutique bangers and bacon: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon
Bangers ‘n’ Bacon – this low-key name covers a range of staggeringly tasty gluten, dairy and allergen-free meat and small goods. For owner Pete Nolan, necessity was truly the mother of invention, and the demand for his innovations led from his home kitchen to the boutique butchery in Ferrymead. “My children suffered from allergies […]
The place to party: The Elmwood
As the horses are gearing up to race down the tracks at the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, so, too, are the team at The Elmwood Trading Company gearing up for the grand gallop to Christmas. Melbourne Cup Day will see a frenzy of activities happening, with everything from sweepstakes, a full TAB facility, prizes […]
Tandoori time! The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor
Who doesn’t love a good Chicken Vindaloo or Lamb Korma? Basically, if you have a penchant for Indian cuisine and haven’t tried The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor Christchurch yet – then do it! Located at 9 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, The Majestic Indian Bistro and Tandoor Christchurch is the place to satisfy your Indian […]
Somewhere cosy: Cosy Café
The quintessential neighbourhood café, every community should have a Cosy Café. Locally owned and operated by Sam and Amy Lester, the couple celebrate their first year in the café this November. Amy has a background in retail – her rapport with regulars and new customers comes naturally, while Sam has changed careers and uncovered a […]
Powered by plants
Chelsea Winter is unleashing her culinary creativity on the world yet again, but not like you’ve ever seen before. Because Chelsea, who has long been famed for her down to earth approach to butter, cream and meat, has ditched them all for a plant-based model. But if you think plant-based is parlance for deprivation, then […]
Chelsea Winter’s Snausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are a popular Kiwi favourite. So they were a prime target for a Chelsea Winter plant-based makeover, recipe extracted from Supergood. PREP 30 minutes, plus minutes to chill | COOK 45 minutes | SERVES 4 as a meal, 8 as a snack Filling ⅓ cup each brown lentils and French green […]
Birthday bash: Total Food Equipment
Total Food Equipment is turning 11! Owner Sandra McLay is celebrating this milestone with a birthday sale and in-store demonstrations of hero products. Pop into the Moorhouse Avenue store to see the below products in action. Instant Pot 5.7 and 8 Litre Duo Electric Pressure Cooker: Cooking is made easy with this one pot wonder. […]
Fan favourite fritter: Red Post Cafe
It is whitebait season! A Kiwi classic that screams summer is the holy whitebait fritter, and Red Post Café in Culverden is home to the fan favourite. Just an hour and a half out of Christchurch – whether you are coming or going into the Garden City, etch this café into your trip. The […]
Hello, asparagus season!
Earthy and bitter asparagus is back. In season from September, asparagus is a vibrant and welcome addition to any meal, adding its fresh crunch to salads, balancing the richness of pastas and quiches, and even being the hero of simple, healthy snacks. SNAPPY SALAD: Combine even more seasonal produce in the forms of snow […]
Chickpea Caprese Salad with spinach walnut pesto
A simple 10-minute starter which you could double up for a big sharing plate. Make sure all the ingredients (especially the mozzarella) are at room temperature – I’ve eaten far too many fridge-cold tomatoes and cheeses that don’t taste of anything. Use any nuts, seeds or greens in this, but don’t skip toasting the walnuts […]
