http://www.chertseycafe.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.chertseycafe.co.nz en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:03 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.chertseycafe.co.nz/blog/post/134960/homemade-kiwi-comfort-a-taste-of-new-zealands-heart/ When life gets tough, there's nothing quite like a plate of comfort food to soothe the soul. Here at the Chertsey Cafe, we love bringing you the very best of homemade, locally-produced South Island, New Zealand comfort food.But what exactly is comfort food, and why does it hold such a special place in our hearts?Comfort food is more than just sustenance; it's a warm hug for your taste buds and a gentle reminder of home. We turn to these familiar flavours when we're stressed, tired, or simply in ... Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:13:17 +1200 http://www.chertseycafe.co.nz/blog/#post134960 http://www.chertseycafe.co.nz/blog/post/134865/best-places-to-stop-between-ashburton-and-christchurch/ Route 1 between Ashburton and Christchurch is flat. Driving through dairy land is an exercise in counting cows - but that doesn’t mean there’s nowhere interesting to stop and explore.The drive between Ashburton and Christchurch takes just over an hour and is about 87km.Even though it’s a relatively short drive, it’s worth making the most of it to explore some of the lesser-known places to stop between Ashburton and Christchurch.... Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:04 +1200 http://www.chertseycafe.co.nz/blog/#post134865