Easy ice cream
Home-made ice cream is a real treat and is so easy to make. I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I’ve made it multiple times during the last 30 years, and it works every time. To vary the flavour, simply add fresh or pureed fruit, your favourite sweet sauce (chocolate, passionfruit, peppermint, caramel, vanilla) […]
A little kindness: Editor’s Perpective
A little kindness If there was ever a time to show a little kindness, it is now during the festive season. My dad always told me to put myself in “their” shoes, meaning that when we see or hear others, we do not actually know what is going on in their lives, or why they […]
Festive buzz
Now that December has arrived, it heralds the official start of summer, and that Christmas is not far away. The signs of the latter are everywhere with truckloads of glittering tinsel, trees and baubles setting the scene in shops and homes. Christmas spending is well underway with many taking advantage of recent big sales such […]
Pros and cons of cruise ships: Editor’s perspective
For every Cantabrian who is happy to see the cruise ships back in Lyttelton, there is another who is upset about them. Uncertainty and concerns swirl around the environmental impacts that they have, and their value to the ports settlements where they dock. The past few weeks have seen numerous cruise ships pull in to […]
Setting the scene
Inviting friends and family for lunch is a popular way to catch up, especially during the holiday season when there’s more time to prepare, and to socialise. Whether you’re having two or 20 guests, setting the table doesn’t have to be a time consuming task. Planning is one of the pillars to hosting an enjoyable, […]
Festive Party time
As the festive season draws closer, thoughts turn to office parties, work functions and Christmas get-togethers. Christmas and New Year festivities are the time to shine with sparkle and bling. Details: Kata Silk Midi Dress Find me: Ruby Details: Big Kanye Hornet Sunglasses Find me: Ruby Details: Bolly Bow Dress Find me: Bonita Collective […]
From the editor: 10 November 2022
Get active Game On Canterbury is a new fixture aimed at encouraging more Cantabrians into sport and active recreation activities, starting in February next year. The inaugural free event will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Sunday 19 February 2023, with a focus on opportunities to try new things and discover what’s […]
Digging it
Spring and summer are boom times in the garden, for blooms, berries and beets. Many people find digging, planting, and even weeding a relaxing hobby, and the good news is that it can also put food on the table. Nothing beats wandering the vegetable patch and creating a fresh salad from what’s on offer. The […]
From the editor: 29 September 2022
Coming home Home means different things to different people. For instance, some refer to their place of origin, their residential area or even their country as ‘home’. For others, such as younger generations, it may be where they grew up or where they are currently residing. Regardless, the word home evokes unique memories and visions […]
From the Editor: The Chill Factor
Crisp days, lots of pristine snow even down to sea level, and mostly fine weather bring with them exciting opportunities to appreciate our region’s winter wonderland and its amazing outdoor adventures. We’re now in what are arguably some of the coldest weeks of the year, especially with temperatures dropping well into the minus range in […]