Time to party: Reinvent Boutique
What a year 2022 has been. In true Kiwi style, we hung on in there and our tenacity has been rewarded. Life is good again and it’s time to party. Bring on the weddings, dine and dances, cocktail nights and barbecues; bring on the Christmas festivities and New Year revelries. Reinvent Boutique loves dressing women […]
The power of water
Drinking enough water every day is essential for good health. It helps prevent dehydration, which in turn causes unclear thinking, mood change, body overheating, and can lead to constipation and kidney stones. If you don’t like plain water, try unsweetened flavoured waters, bottled sparkling water, or add a slice of lemon, lime, or cucumber. For […]
Look after your liver
This time of year is fun and festive, but also busy and full on. Social calendars are often full, and healthy routines are usually a distant memory. Indulging is normal around the silly season, so it is good practice to keep a few healthy habits close by. Our liver especially can take a big hit […]
The gift of life: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
Cardiovascular disease accounts for almost one in every three deaths in New Zealand, yet a simple 20 minute test could help prevent some of them. The leading cause of death in New Zealand, cardiovascular disease includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Often thought to be a ‘male’ problem, it rates as the number one […]
Live and listen: Hear Again
In New Zealand, one in six of all adults suffer hearing loss. Over the age of 60, 50 percent of people have hearing loss, while over the age of 80, that becomes 93 percent. Presbycusis, or ‘Old Hearing’ is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to become the drawback of your life. At Hear Again, your […]
Cocktails and mocktails
As we head into the festive season and thoughts turn to celebratory cheer, spare a thought also for the non-drinkers. Cocktails are a cool way to celebrate. You can make them by the jug full, and many may also be converted into non-alcoholic versions or mocktails. The main difference between a mocktail and a cocktail […]
Egg breakfast wraps recipe
Ingredients: 2 free-range eggs 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp butter or oil 1 spring onion, sliced 1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 handful of baby spinach, finely chopped 2 wholemeal tortillas Tomato paste or tomato relish Oil 1 tomato, diced 1/3 cup grated cheese (optional) METHOD Place eggs in a bowl and beat […]
Adding sparkle in Kaikōura: Esses Wine
Champagne is arguably the most prestigious sparkling wine in the world, made only in the French region after which it is named. In Kaikōura, vigneron Esses Estate produces sparkling wines, using the same traditional methods and grape varieties, chardonnay and pinot noir, as their French counterparts. Owners Mel and Aaron Skinner are grower/producers, hands-on at […]
Scenic Sipping: Chateau on the Park
As the sun goes down, many of us come out to play. Christchurch is full of go-to places to indulge, although some set the scene better than others. One of those is Chateau on the Park, a charming place to meet, greet and eat, especially outdoors on warm summer days and nights. Tucked away just […]
Inspiring Cuisine: Indian Roots
A light and fluffy naan bread dipped in a vibrant curry is a favourite meal for many, and no surprise considering Indian cuisine is loved for being flavourful, warming, and delicious. The dream of husband-and-wife duo Kiah and Ron, Indian Roots honours authentic Indian cuisine, just as they remember from their life in India. After […]