THE SWEETEST THINGS
BORDEAUX VELVET
Cashel Mall’s Sweet Soul Patisserie is the clear front runner when it comes to fine patisserie, and its fabulous creation the Bordeaux Velvet is making a return, and it’s vegan! The plum sponge cake is gloriously gluten-free, with crunchy cocoa nibs, and a raspberry insert.Sisters Rea and Taina have dedicated their craft to offering exceptional dessert offerings unlike anything else in the city.
NAUGHTY NIBBLE
Omahu Valley preserves are hand crafted in small batches and made with fruit from the Omahu orchards. These artisan products are preservative free with no artificial ingredients. The candied citrus peel is an ideal balance of sweet and tangy citrus; perfect just for decoration, in baking, or a nice naughty nibble. Check out the range of Omahu Valley goodies in Ballantyne’s Pantry.
A BOX OF YUM
These individually crafted, unique chocolates in stunningly detailed designs are almost too good to eat. Each gift box includes a selection of ten of House Of Chocolate’s delectable flavours and comes in beautiful gift box packaging. Try the award-winning Bourbon Butterscotch or the intriguing Plum and Passionfruit. Online orders over $65 are delivered free!
SPREAD THE LOVE
Ōtautahi’s newest pâtissierie, Butter, offers traditional French pastries to celebrate the special events in life. The seasonal menu offers a range of tarts, petit fours, macarons, and canelé, all from the recipe book of pastry chef and Nestle’s Toque D’Or gold winner Corentin Esquenet. If you’ve yet to experience a canelé, this is your official invitation to get on Butter’s buzz – these crispy-shelled, custardy treats are cooked with real vanilla pods and rum in copper moulds with beeswax and are fast on their way to being the next big thing. Butter does them best. You heard it here first.