Wednesday, April 3, 2013

In the Night Kitchen: Kidd's Bakery, Cranford Street


Kidd's Bakery on Cranford Street has been a suburban treasure for more
than a quarter of a century. Within hours of the big quake of February 2011
they were back at work making sure their regular customers were catered for.

 
Martin Meehan and his son Chad have been earning awards for over a decade,
including Best NZ Bakery. with the latest Best Hot Crossed Buns 2013.  

With around 32 staff they start very early in the morning.
Bread baking starts at 1.30 a.m,  while mille feulle dough, the base for pies,
is created on the premises. From cupcakes cakes to wedding cakes and a myriad of
cakes in between they are a favorite stop for Christchurch residents and
visitors alike,

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Saturday Morning, New Brighton Beach

Lots of activity at New Brighton Beach as the great summer weather continues.

Volunteers pick up litter from the beach:


Further along the beach, soccer practice:

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Twilight Vintage Christchurch

Friday night Twilight Vintage Market at the Pallet Pavilion, Durham Street North And Kilmore Street corner.

The blue-painted pallets make the pavilion easy to find.
Spot the bonus vintage Simca.

Giant market billboard.

Stallholder Denise Alty.

Rosie Reckless and Gussi Fenton.

Pallet Pavilion bikestand.

Averyl Andrews.

Vintage clothing.

Ian and customers - mostly books.

Handmade bags.

Still there, awaiting its fate - the Town Hall across the road.