Serendipitous style
Autumn fashion is always so fascinating. We watch how the world dresses for the cooling weather, and can utilise the opportunity to investigate our autumnal styling arsenal. By Nina Tucker. STORM’s Deb Caldwell only recently returned from the wintry weather of Pennsylvania, US. The winter before that spent in Europe, Deb, naturally, analysed […]
Barbara Dreaver: fighting injustices
News correspondent Barbara Dreaver has spent years in journalistic trenches – fighting against injustices across the Pacific. She’s earned her “veteran journalist” title, and the respect of countless communities, writes Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. A veteran journalist? “That can’t be me,” TVNZ’s Barbara says. “Then when I think about it, I realise […]
Entertaining icebreaker
Hosting every weekend and in search of that little something extra to dazzle and delight your guests? Hot across the city’s stores in an array of shapes and sizes, ice trays are an easy answer. Imagine a gorgeous rose-shaped ice cube keeping your pink drink cool, or an icy imitation of a crystal […]
Cucumber sorbet
This easy recipe with only three ingredients uses refreshing cucumbers to make an invigorating sorbet sure to please. INGREDIENTS 700g cucumber (peeled and deseeded) 3 Tbsp lemon juice 200g granulated sugar METHOD 1. Peel cucumbers and remove seeds. Cut into small pieces and place in a food processor along with lemon juice and […]
Life’s a stage for Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Navigating love, loss, and the lasting power of music, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst explore the realities of dementia in their latest production. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch catches up with them ahead of the play’s Christchurch season. Avisit to Christchurch usually brings back a raft of fond memories for celebrated Kiwi actors and […]
Sublime sorbets & more
In the culinary world, palate cleansers reset our taste buds and help us transition from one flavourful course to the next. Frenchman and “King of Chefs”, Auguste Escoffier reported that a palate cleanser could elevate any type of multi-course meal, rinsing and resetting mouth flavours so diners could savour each course to its […]
Passionfruit syrup soda
This tangy, tropical passionfruit soda is an ideal thirst quencher and is savoured by the sweet tooth. As passionfruit falls off the vine and fills supermarket shelves, use it to create an easy syrup. Wonderfully versatile, it may be drizzled on cakes, desserts, and ice cream, or combined with sparkling water. For a […]
Canine couture
Fashion trends are ever-changing for people, and pets. From patterned jumpers to stylish bandanas, bright colours and cute patterned pieces, dress your dog off the rack and don’t look back. Bold bandana Express your pet’s personality – or your own – with fabric, such as the styles from local brand Cool Bandana (pictured). […]
Let’s talk relationships: Arthouse Architects’ Jorgen Andersen
I often get asked about the design process for residential projects and our approach as a practice. It’s something I have been thinking about more in depth as I design my own family house. Relationships. The relationship of the mass of the house to the site, to the neighbours and the street – […]
Saying yes to a lot more: MP Vanessa Weenink
The Prime Minister started the Parliamentary year with a speech setting out the Government’s aims. We’re continuing to focus on driving economic growth – our most important goal. Too many businesses want to hire more Kiwis, invest in their future, yet find themselves stopped by a system that makes it too easy to […]
