GREEN SCENE

Go Nuts

Amongst the rows of cookies at Christchurch institution J’aime les Macarons you’ll find the pistachio. This little green gem delivers a nutty punch, smoothed out by a creamy pistachio filling. It’s a classic flavour done well, with the famous quality J’aime les Macarons has become known for. You’ll find them at the Merivale Mall.

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Spread It

’Tis the season. Not Christmas, even better. Feijoa season. Still made where it all began in Geraldine, Barker’s Fejoa and Pear Fruit for Cheese captures the iconic fruit in all its glory alongside locally grown pears. It pairs perfectly with creamy cheeses, and some of the team at Avenues have been known to eat this by the spoonful. barkers.co.nz

Sweet And Savoury

A match made in drink heaven. Ben Gon Queen’s Tea at Church Corner serves up the Grape Green Tea with cheese foam! Cheese foam is a salted whipped cream cheese topping, and it goes unbelievably well with the sweet and sour grape green tea! It’s well worth a trip to Church Corner’s bustling community of shops for a try!

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The Goods

Grater Goods’ menu has changed with the seasons and boasts some new additions focusing on fresh local producers. Foraging, using gardenfresh organic produce, and sourcing from small farms are all part of their plant-based story. Ethical Hedonism is the mantra and intention behind each dish, not sacrificing pleasure for principals. Pictured is the KFT Burger with organic non-GMO tofu – supplied by local family business, Tofu Man – and the Chef Special Power Bowl, with teriyaki fricken strips, edamame, quinoa, fresh greens, and gochujang aioli. gratergoods.co.nz/pages/menu