Cherry Tomato Salad
Recipe and Images Kathy Paterson A bright and cheerful salad, without the need for olive oil (in my view!). For added flavour and substance, add in some thin slices of cured meat. Pancetta is truly delicious – pan-fry slices until dark golden and crisp then crumble a little before adding to the salad at the […]
Semifreddo with Seasonal Fruits
Recipe Bar Centrale, Images Brydie Thompson This light and refreshing dessert will please kids and grown-ups on a warm sunny day. You can use any fresh seasonal fruits, but I would recommend strawberry and mint. 3 eggs 2 egg yolks ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 500g fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if […]
Ringing in 20 Years at River Ridge
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Building delays caused River Ridge East Birth Centre to go way past its due date, but it was finally delivered on Christmas Day, 2002. It seemed an auspicious time to open, and the first baby was born pretty smartly on Boxing Day. To be followed, in the past two […]
Roasted Black Doris Plum, Cinnamon Waffles and Dukkha Praline
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee Decaires One way to win over mum is to whip these up for a breakfast-in-bed treat! You can make the plums well in advance if they are bountiful. Warm them up before serving if they aren’t fresh out of the oven. The dukkha praline adds a nutty, sweet but savoury […]
The Farmers’ Market, a Tauranga Institution, Turns Twenty!
Words Liz French The Tauranga Farmers market began with a dream … and two decades on, it’s very much a permanent reality and a regular shopping and social event for many in the BOP. It celebrates its 20th birthday on Saturday 4 February, 2023. The market was the brainchild of Olive Caddie. She and her […]
Cooking with Kids
Words Brad King, Images Brydie Thompson Here at The Falls Retreat, we believe that a kids’ menu should be equally as enticing and nutritious as the adult version (if not more so for those little growing bodies!). No frozen chicken nuggets around here! And whilst we encourage our kids to try new flavours, we are […]
Bikery’s Berry Shortcake
With summer on the doorstep, berries are easy to come by. Served with yoghurt or cream, this is a favourite with our regulars! The great thing about this recipe is that you can swap out the fruit for whatever is in season. In the winter, try some sliced apples mixed with a little maple syrup […]
Flavours of Plenty
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan The Bay of Plenty got its name for a great reason. While many may believe this simply means plenty of avocados and kiwifruit, a quick chat to some of the region’s foodies, chefs and producers and it is clear there’s plenty more on offer, and we’re living up to that name more […]
Luisa Plum and Fennel Salad with Burrata
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee Decaires This is a refreshing summer salad, and who doesn’t love burrata? I used the frozen pizza dough from Vetro, proved it, rolled it out with some semolina flour and grilled it with lots of olive oil and sea salt. If you are after a quicker option, serve it with […]
Caramelised Pineapple + Lime Sundae with Coconut Macaroons
Recipe and Images Emma Galloway Macaroons are traditionally shaped into cookies before baking, but for these I thought it would be nice to cook the mixture in one piece and then break it up into random shards to serve. If preferred, shape into small cookies before baking. Serves 4 1 litre of your favourite vanilla […]