Christchurch’s Riverside Market

Inner city Christchurch is buzzing with the opening of the Riverside Market, on the corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace, near the Bridge of Remembrance and, of course, close to the Avon River.  The $80 million investment is the brainchild of developers Richard Peebles, Kris Inglis and Mike Percasky, who started working on the concept four years ago.  It is an attempt to continue the rejuvenation of the central city after the devastation of the February 2011 earthquake. It is a seven day operation, opening Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

 

Covering 3500 square metres, under one roof, there are food outlets, stalls and a food collective, with rooftop bars and restaurants to open soon.  The Market is linked to laneways containing boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.

 

Christmas Jelly Slice

Very scrumptious Christmas food!  Best stored in the fridge.  The jelly colours can be themed for any number of different events.

Last-minute Pineapple Christmas Cake

If you are not an expert baker (that’s where I fit!) and would like an easy Christmas cake recipe, try this!  It’s quick to make, lovely and moist courtesy of the pineapple, great taste and has a no-fuss icing.  If you love fruit cake, then you can dress it up for other celebrations as well. (It’s a good idea to keep it in cool place until it’s all gone.)