Hamilton CBD Sweet Temptations
Grilled Fresh Asparagus Roll Ups
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson At first glance you might think these look like a bit of a fiddle to make, but believe me, they are so worth it. The perfect snack and one that is on top of my list as soon as asparagus appears. Makes 12 (2 per person) 12 thick (fat) […]
The Perfect Package
Downey Designer Homes have been building dream homes in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region for 25 years. Owner Jeff Downey says, “When you build with us, you’re building a relationship with a successful family-owned business that not only has strong ties to the region, but also has a proven history of delivering fantastic homes […]
RIDE OR DIE LEMON SALAD
Recipe and image by Fiona Hugues For those who know me or follow me, and even all you sleuths and weirdos who like to stalk me, it’s no surprise that dairy is my desideratum, and I also believe that literally nothing is good without a squeeze of lemon. So with these two ingredients combined, I […]
Say Cheese, Just Not Feta or Gorgonzola
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires The process of making cheese is an ancient artform and is thought to have happened by accident in the Middle East when a shepherd carried milk in a bag made from a sheep stomach. Despite the dizzying array of cheeses now made, the method remains simple: bacteria or acid […]
Fennel, Orange and Halloumi Salad with Chilli Honey Dressing
Words and Images by Emma Galloway The classic pairing of finely shaved fennel bulb with orange is not one that will ever go out of fashion! Here I’ve boosted the flavour further with an Aleppo pepper flecked dressing. You’ll find Aleppo pepper at selected specialty food stores (like Vetro). It has a lovely mellow heat […]
The Flower Crate
Words Megan Lyon, Images Ashlee DeCaires Alex Bedford, owner and director of The Flower Crate, cradles her handmade Richard Beauchamp stacking mug, admiring its aesthetic qualities. She has returned from neighbouring café Space Cadet, also down Lovegrove Lane, off Grey St in Hamilton East, with her two staff’s morning coffee in an assorted collection of […]
Cacio e Pepe
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Cacio e Pepe or ‘cheese and pepper’ is a classic Roman pasta dish that dates back centuries. The key to this dish is its simplicity – three ingredients transform into a moreishly addictive pasta. The delicious cheese and pepper combo is one you can enjoy with gnocchi, in a […]
Cacio e Pepe Sausage Rolls
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson I love a good old fashioned sausage roll. The pepper in these ones probably means the kids will stay away but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 1½ tbsp freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed 500g pork mince ¾ […]
Loving the City Centre
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Julie Hammon, owner of Hammon Diamond Jewellers believes “the outlook and future for the Tauranga city centre is exciting, and we are so looking forward to the invigoration that is ahead”. Tauranga’s longest established jeweller, Hammon’s have been in the city centre for nearly 40 years, so it is […]