SCRUMPTIOUS SALMON

Heavenly salmon

Not much beats gathering some friends around to catch up over drinks and a delicious platter, especially when the hero is succulent salmon.

Enjoyed hot smoked, cold smoked, baked, fried, or fl aked onto crackers, salmon is a muchloved part of so many household gatherings and celebrations.

More than 25 years ago Henry Studholme, director of Sovereign Salmon, purchased land in Hororata and transformed a state-of-the-art abandoned honey processing plant, into a fullyfunctional salmon smoking factory.

It is now the only New Zealand wholly-owned and operated export-eligible smoked salmon processing plant in the country.

The factory employs around 20 people, and any passing public are welcome to browse the factory shop, at 165 Hororata Road, for tempting smoked salmon goodies.

The New Zealand Salmon comes from Stewart Island and the delicious range of various cuts and ready-to-eat varieties are not only sold at the factory shop but at their very own Salmon Heaven shops in the Bush Inn Centre Christchurch and at 124 Parnell Road Auckland, as well as the local West Melton Market @ 254 every Saturday.

New to these stores is the gourmet pizza and pie range, as well as products from a selection of small local businesses.

www.salmonheaven.nz | Free shipping nationwide | 0800 222 811

Where everybody knows your name

The packed carpark has always been part of its story, but as restrictions lift, the fans are returning – in droves.

Hosts Marty and Naomi, renowned for their gregarious bonhomie to all patrons, take great pride in providing a quality experience in relaxation, dining and entertainment.

No wonder, then, that The Elmwood Trading Company won the 2021 National Award for Excellence as New Zealand’s Best Local, and deservedly so. Customer service here is paramount, and it shows.

As a function venue, for any family occasion or celebratory event, or for conferences and seminars, it scores top marks, while quiz nights and fundraisers are mighty crowd pleasers.

“We’re revamping and refreshing our menu, which is exciting, as our chef excels in creating gourmet food, backed by a highly skilled team,” Marty says.

Add in the big screens for sports fans, the TAB and Gaming Room, as well as the outdoor area for quiet time out, and everyone is catered for.

“We’re all about community – participation, sponsorship, supporting schools, sporting clubs and organisations. We’re a local like no other, and our award reminds us of that every day,” Marty says.

The Elmwood Trading Company, 1 Normans Road, Christchurch. Call 03 355 5345.

www.theelmwood.co.nz

In your kitchen

TWISTED FLOUR & SUGAR MERCHANTS

Spoil mum with some delicious treats made with love this Mother’s Day. Let us take the hassle out of your search for the perfect gift. Check out our range of goodies on our website.

info@twistedflour.kiwi Ph: 027 2459043 or 022 350 3318

QUBED COFFEE LOUNGE

Qubed Coffee Lounge offers delicious a la carte menu and the display cabinet is brimming with a selection of cakes, savoury foods and sweet slices all made in-store 7 days a week, and caters for all dietary requirements. Try our ever-popular Freakshakes and Supreme coffee. We are doggy friendly! 1 Hamill Road, Longhurst, Chch 03 322 6038

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

Custom cakes for any occasion birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby shower, gender reveal etc. Orders essential.

346 Halswell Road Ph. 03 322 4600 www.halswellbakery.co.nz

THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD

We stock quality brands at great prices. Catering for your everyday kitchen needs as well as those specialty items. If we don’t have it chances are we can get it - just ask.

34b Talbot Street, Geraldine P. 03 693 8632 info@thekitchencupboard.co.nz www.thekitchencupboard.co.nz

ATAAHUA WINES

Sustainable wine, available online.

Order online: ataahuawine.co.nz facebook.co.nz/ataahuawinesnz

COUNTRY KITCHEN BAKERY

Feeling like dessert on these cool nights? How about one of our own lollie cake cheesecakes to sweeten the day. Only available at Country Kitchen Bakery Redwood.

356b Main North Road, Redwood Next to Mobil Ph: 03 352 8111

THE HUNGARIAN BUTCHER

Have you tried our truly European Artisan meat products? Made with passion, our Artisan European meat products are made using traditional methods. Please visit us to experience the taste of our unique Sausages, Salami, Bacon, Liver Pate, Kolbasz and much more. 180c Yaldhurst Rd, Sockburn Ph. 021 182 9678

UNA BAKERY

An easy location at the bottom of the hill for you to pop in and stock up on our freshly baked hot cross buns and other bakery products. Delicious handmade cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee. Catering also available.

LILLY’S PANTRY

Lilly’s Red Pepper Jelly is divine with a cheese and especially a Blue Cheese. Also ideal spread over a steak after heating just a little in a pot.