Tray-bake chicken Caesar salad: Annabel Langbein

Caesar salad is one of those timeless recipes that everyone loves. Throwing everything into the oven to cook makes fast work of this fabulous recipe, and the dressing can also be made ahead of time.   INGREDIENTS Caesar salad 4 boneless chicken thighs, ideally skin-on 8 rashers streaky bacon 4 trusses cherry or truss tomatoes […]

Simply irresistible: Gordon’s Pickles

This is a true story of the enticing allure of the pickled onion. Picture The Picklery at Gordon’s as two customers enter…   “It’s a personal crisis,” the man says as he heads to the shelves filled with product. “We’ve run out of pickled onions!” He selects a jar of onions and leaves the shop […]

Location, location, location: Salt n Pepper Cafe

Salt n Pepper owner, Dharambir Judge, argues that his café has the best view in Hanmer. Situated at the Boulder Point Precinct you can take in the scenic Conical Hill whilst taking in your sensationally smooth Atomic coffee.     It’s dog-friendly, which makes stopping in on your walk that bit more inviting. Dharambir says […]

Time for an upgrade! Red Post Cafe

In a year where best laid plans were thrown out the window and there was no choice but to embrace uncertainty, Red Post Café co-owners Trent and Carolyn took a bold step.     The pair have run the Culverden café since July 2008, and while most of us were negotiating what sweats to wear […]

The secret life of food: Auditing Solutions

You probably don’t realise when you’re having brunch at your favourite café, doing your grocery shopping or grabbing a takeaway coffee – but each is subject to a very strict and complex set of food safety regulations. That’s where Auditing Solutions comes in, making sure businesses at every step of food production in New Zealand […]

An old favourite made new: Viaduct

One of Christchurch’s most well-known restaurant and bars is back. Viaduct was a fixture on Oxford Terrace’s The Strip. Now, its delicious multi-dimensional menu, a large sunny balcony and exhilarating nightlife is reimagined on The Terrace.     Its sister bar, di lusso, is also due to make a comeback as an adjacent rooftop bar […]

Destination Pegasus: Flat White Cafe

Exploring what’s on our doorstep is something Cantabrians have been doing more of this summer and there are still enough sun-filled days left to make the most of it. Scenery is one thing, but let’s be honest, you’re really after something delectable to eat. So, set your sat-nav to Pegasus Town and follow your nose […]

Mealtimes made easy

Despite having 24-hours in a day, finding the time and inspiration for necessary tasks – like cooking healthy and interesting meals – can feel like a chore. So, to make mealtimes easier, Metropol has compiled some tips and tricks for whipping up delicious nosh, (almost) effortlessly.       SIGN, SEALED, DELIVERED When it comes […]

Scrumptious dumplings

Bite-sized flavour dynamos, dumplings are a crowd-pleasing snack or meal that are fun and surprisingly simple to make at home. From Korean mandu to Japanese gyoza and Chinese-style wonton, here are some tried and true flavour combos to try – whether you like them boiled, steamed or fried.     Dumpling wrappers can be found […]

Health and wellbeing that lasts: Unichem Cashel

Wondering how to achieve health and wellbeing that lasts? Want to do this naturally, without processed foods, meal replacements or fad diets? Taste Success at Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing that celebrates simple, fresh and easy meals which taste delicious!     You won’t find processed foods, meal replacements, […]