Food + Drink

Sam Low holding a shopping bag
By Words & Recipes Sam Low Images Melanie Jenkins May 22, 2024
Sam Low demystifies modern Chinese cooking with his collection of accessible, simple recipes that can be cooked with ingredients from the supermarket, ensuring you are reaching for the shopping list and not the takeout menu!
Family Favourites  Recipes with Peter Timbs Meats
By Recipes & Food Styling Sam Parish Images Tonia Shuttleworth March 26, 2024
Nothing says love more than a delicious hearty dinner, and these mouth-watering dishes from Peter Timbs Meats are the perfect solution for those seeking ideas for what to cook Mum this Mother’s Day.
Fill the Tin Recipes with Vanya Insull VJ Cooks
By RECIPES Vanya Insull IMAGES Melanie Jenkins January 14, 2024
With back-to-work-and-school upon us, what better time to fill the tins with easy and delicious on-the-go baked delights from the wonderful VJ Cooks.
Jack Burgess, head chef at Odeon Restaurant Christchurch has been using Pearl Veal for over a year
By Jack Burgess Odeon Restaurant December 14, 2023
Jack Burgess, head chef at Odeon Restaurant Christchurch has been using Pearl Veal for over a year and says he loves the product, produced by Pearl Pastures.
Party Plate Food with Michael Van de Elzen
By Recipes Michael Van de Elzen Images Babiche Martens November 15, 2023
With the summer entertaining season upon us, Kiwi chef 
Michael Van de Elzen has us covered with these delectable dishes 
– the perfect inspiration when it comes to ‘bring a plate’ dining.
A Little Bit Naughty - Recipes from Kitty Williams
By RECIPES Kitty Williams IMAGES Chris Sharpe September 19, 2023
With summer upon us what better time is there to get kitchen-creative and indulge in some brunchy delights from Christchurch’s own viral culinary queen Kitty Williams – known for her viral posting of a ham and cheese scroll recipe during the national lockdown of 2021.
Skillfully Simple - Earl Restaurant Christchurch
By Lucinda Diack September 19, 2023
Tom Newfield, founder of Christchurch’s iconic Earl restaurant, is passionate about creating a relaxed vibe for his diners, with an ethos that dining out should be about atmosphere, service and wine, as well as exceptionally good food.
From the Ashes - Thirsty Acres Kirwee
July 20, 2023
The Alve family have relished the opportunity to transform a local country tavern into something unique and special – a beautiful local destination with service, hearty honest food and a genuine passion for the local area at the heart of their operation.
Gluten-Free Delicious recipes with Cherie Lyden
By Recipes & Words Cherie Lyden / Images Ben Dearnley July 20, 2023
As a coeliac and qualified nutritionist, Cherie Lyden’s greatest joy is finding ways to create deliciousness without the magic elasticity of gluten.
Nutrition from the Sea - United Fisheries and Nutri Zing
By Words Lucinda Diack Images Alister Winter May 24, 2023
Sitting across the table from Kypros Kotzikas it is hard not to get caught up in the passion and vibrancy he has for life. At 79 years of age he is far from slowing down; in fact his retirement projects are bigger than some people’s careers!
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