SEASONAL COOKING

Cooking in season

The seasons have changed, and we are offi cially entering the cold and cosy months.

In New Zealand, we are lucky enough to have a delicious array of fresh produce grown throughout the year. However, some fruit and veggies only grow their best during specifi c seasons. Eating seasonally is benefi cial for a few reasons, and it can completely change the way you eat, cook and shop for your weekly produce.

Better taste

Not only will it save you dollars, but in-season produce will be at its very best because it is growing in optimal conditions, meaning fruit and vegetables that are sweeter and full of delicious natural fl avour.

Better for you

In-season produce contains a higher nutritional value than out-of-season produce, due to less time in storage and in transit from farm to table. This means you are getting the best health bang for your buck out of your produce.

Better for the planet

Eating what’s in season also means eating locally, as anything not in season in New Zealand will need to be imported. So eating seasonally helps reduce our food miles and is a more sustainable way to put food on the table.

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Divine city dining

An inner-city dining dream. Fiddlesticks is the perfect spot to indulge in delicious food and fabulous drinks while soaking up a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

More than just a dining experience, the restaurant is a destination in central Christchurch, with a talented team of chefs and sta to match.

The brand-new menus are truly delicious and have launched just in time for all of your winter date nights and catch ups with loved ones.

Dinner-time favourites include the pork belly, with vegetable puree, roast kumara and plum sauce, as well as the risotto, with roasted butternut, bacon, hazelnut oil and mascarpone. Talk about winter warmers.

Weekends are made for brunching and Fiddlesticks do it the very best way. Delight in the array of sweet and savoury options, alongside a mimosa, espresso martini, or glass of bubbles to get your day started on the right foot.

If you have a special event coming up, Fiddlesticks have a range of di erent function options, for intimate or larger gatherings. The areas available for private use include the restaurant, bar and courtyard, or a combination of these spaces. The chefs have crafted delicious menu options, so there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Managed from the fi rst enquiry to the last drink, the professional sta will look after you and your guests.

There is always so much happening at Fiddlesticks, including drink and dessert specials throughout the week. Thursday cocktail club anyone? Check their website for more details. Call to book your table, 03 365 0533.

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