Gingery Rooibos Chai
Recipe & Images by Emma Galloway On wintery days I crave bottomless cups of homemade chai. Filled with warming spices and rooibos tea for a caffeine-free alternative, this chai is like a warm hug. Of course, use black tea leaves if preferred. Serves 2 1½ cups milk of your choice 2 tsp loose-leaf rooibos tea […]
How Neat
Words Denise Irvine Images Ashlee DeCaires I have a fondness for quinces and vermouth but have always enjoyed them independently of each other, as in quince paste and a glass of vermouth with loads of ice. This Monday afternoon, the two things unexpectedly come together in a cocktail at Neat, the speciality liquor store and […]
APÉRITIF – Cocktail Hour the Fiona Way
Words and images by Fiona Hugues I recently tragically lost my little terrier buddy Whinny. She’d been my faithful companion for 11 years and was my preferred company to spend apéritif hour with. At the end of the day we’d wander our grounds and ponder changes in the garden, and she’d flush out and promptly […]
Cocktails in the Hamilton CBD
It’s a hard job but someone has to do it! Here’s the Nourish teams round up of some great cocktails and cocktail spots in Hamilton Central. Mystic Den Sweet Tooth, $16 Baileys, Vodka, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cream. Taste like a strawberry ice cream. 337 Victoria Street Gothenburg Raspberry Mojito, $20 Raspberry Mojito – Bacardi rum, […]
Italian Summer
Words by Tash McGill Picture yourself strolling through the vibrant streets of an Italian town during the late afternoon – finally enjoying a touch of European summer! This summer is the perfect time to indulge in the most popular Italian aperitif ever created – Aperol. First released in Padua, Italy in 1919, Aperol is full […]
Amaretto Semifreddo with Moscato Apricots
Recipes Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires Semifreddo means semi frozen, and while I don’t want to say it’s a cheat’s version of ice cream, it is a heck of a lot easier and you don’t need a machine to make it. I’ve poached the apricots in moscato, a light sweet summery wine, or you could […]
Cheers to Champagne
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires If you are looking for authentic French fare, La Cave on Riverlea Road in Hamilton is the place to go. From foie gras to escargot, pastries to cheese and chocolates, plus wine, of course. And you can’t get any more French than Champagne! We popped in to check out […]
Raspberry & Orange Shrub
Words and Images by Emma Galloway I don’t drink alcohol, so I’m always playing around with alcohol-free beverages that still have a celebratory air about them. Fruit shrubs (aka drinking vinegars) are one I turn to throughout the year, using all manner of seasonal fruit and flavourings. Here I’ve kept it simple with raspberries and […]
Coffee Conversation
If, as café customers, we’ve learnt one thing post Covid, it’s patience. The hospitality industry has been hit hard by a pandemic of staff shortages. Most have signs on their doors advertising for baristas, chefs or wait persons. The government-imposed hoops to jump made acquiring permanent staff from overseas arduous and time consuming. Many of […]
NZ vs France
I fell in love with Pinot Noir in France. Exploring a French supermarché with baguette, ham and Camembert in hand, I entered the wine aisle to pick up a bottle of red to enjoy. Gone were the labels I was used to. Where was the Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé? Replaced with Chateau de something, […]