Tasty, versatile and keto-friendly: Bangers’n’Bacon
“Love and sausage are alike. [You] can never have enough of either.” – author Dean Koontz Pete Nolan at Bangers’n’Bacon agrees. He loves the company’s clean-eating keto-friendly English Breakfast sausages accompanied by a rasher of bacon, a fried egg and slice of tomato for breakfast at the weekend. Chief cook (and bottle washer), […]
Roll up, roll up
Pastry is a versatile component of many dishes, comprising a major component of creations such as pies (sweet and savoury), Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, and croissants. A combination of flour and fat (butter, lard, or suet), pastry falls into five basic types: shortcrust, filo, choux, flaky and puff. Shortcrust is arguably the most versatile as […]
From the editor: 5 August 2021
Welcome back to another exciting issue. This issue is a bumper one, full of reading and ideas if you’re planning a conference, a special event or even a wedding. Canterbury is full of gorgeous venues, offering unique spaces for all manner of get-togethers from small corporate gatherings to large-scale celebrations and conferences. Check them out […]
Create a mini orchard: Terra Viva
Nothing beats the flavour of delicious home-grown fruit; knowing exactly what’s gone into, and onto, that fruit is an extra bonus. Even with minimal space, it’s easy to create a mini home orchard. Plan your varieties carefully, and you can step out of your back door and pick your own fresh fruit for most of […]
The essence of flamenco
New Zealand-born flamenco guitarist Paul Bosauder went searching for “something” and discovered flamenco guitar. Now internationally renowned, he talks with Lynda Papesch, ahead of his Christchurch performance later this month. Something beautiful that requires a lot of training is Paul’s description of his art. He’s talking flamenco guitar, a passion of his that he shares […]
From the editor: 22 July 2021
Welcome to another issue of Metropol. Spring is a month away with occasional glimpses of warmer days ahead, yet for many the best of winter has yet to come. Regular snow dumps mean hitting the slopes, and for destinations such as Queenstown, a much-needed boost to income. As a newbie to the region, I haven’t […]
Dedicated to dance
Former Cantabrian Malia Johnston has been wowing audiences throughout New Zealand for years. She talks to Lynda Papesch about dance moves from tippy toes to WOW shows. Teaching children’s dance classes first showed Malia Johnston that her true career lay not in science and animals, but dance. As the creative director at […]
Enjoying the outside inside
Contemporary living often includes an “outdoor” kitchen, even a fireplace and a lounging area, all under cover and sheltered from the elements. Temperate weather doesn’t mean staying indoors. If you plan it right you can stay warm, cosy and dry in a purpose-built outdoor room. Here are some of Metropol’s tips for the essentials… […]
Bring some French romance to your bedroom
French décor is one of the world’s most enduring styles, and head of the list is the bedroom or boudoir. One of the most embraced and romantic is the country bedroom. From casual to chic, this style is often about soft feminine neutrals and pastels or the complete opposite, more masculine yet […]
Stay in and exercise
Regular exercise has been found to improve mental health, build-up fitness and help to stave off numerous medical conditions. Exercising during the colder winter months may not be as pleasant as jogging along the beach in summer, yet there are many forms of indoor workouts that can be embraced to achieve the […]
