An indulgence for your mum: Lotus Day Spa
Escape the hustle and bustle, relax, and unwind at the luxurious Lotus Day Spa, set amongst Cashmere’s award-winning Swan Lake Gardens. From the moment you enter the car park, you are in a quiet oasis of large established trees, sweeping lawns, and a private lake with majestic swans. Lotus Day Spa, where good […]
Indulge in some me time
Everyone needs time out to relax, de-stress, and let the cares of the day melt away. Heading out for a professional treatment or spa day will do the trick, although having a long, luxurious soak in the bath at home will work wonders on a dull, grey day Having a bath has been […]
Tailored beauty: Transform Clinic
A renowned appearance medicine clinic in the Merivale Lane shopping precinct has expanded, adding new rooms and new treatments. Owned and operated by Katie and Jeremy McIndoe, Transform Clinic Merivale offers a personalised approach to high-quality appearance medicine and skin therapy treatments. Katie (pictured to the right) is a registered nurse (RN) and […]
The power of connection
As humans, we are wired for connection and social interaction. We thrive on the bonds we create with others, and it’s no secret that socialising is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. Isolation and lack of communication are major contributors to depression and illness, which is why it’s important to make […]
Stay healthy this winter: KiwiHealth
Winter is coming, which means an increased toll on your skin and overall health. Get ahead of the cold by doing some research and nourishing your body with vitamins and supplements. Some handy supplements to consider for winter include Collagen, which supports skin, nail, hair, bone, and tendon health, and vitamin C, which […]
Fit your fitness: Rutherford Fitness
Investing in the right exercise machine to reach your goals is vital, but doing it all in the comfort of your own home and schedule makes excuses impossible. Rutherford Fitness Canterbury’s hire-before-you-buy process allows you to test the machine before purchasing, with some of the hire price taken off the purchase price if […]
Good gut health
An unhealthy gut may contribute to health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even anxiety. Adding gut-healthy foods into your diet can be a terrific way to combat potential problems. Here are some of the foods considered by experts to help with gut health. Ginger A superfood that has many health […]
Soup it up
As colder days happen more frequently, soups appear on menus, at home and in eateries. Soups often change seasonally depending on the availability of fresh produce, however certain base ingredients or stocks stay the same. There are seven (at least) types of soups. Usually these are broths, consommes, creamy soups, veloute-based soups, purees, […]
Seafood chowder: United Fisheries
Ingredients 1kg Seafood Marinara Mix 2 onions, diced 2 rashers bacon 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp pepper 2 Tsp dried parsley or sage 2 1/2 cups boiling water 3 cups milk 30g butter 1/3 cup flour Method – Serves 5 – 6 Remove […]
Sweets for the sweet: Sweet Soul Patisserie
Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many forms, but for the most part it’s a day where mothers get the chance to put their feet up and be well and truly spoilt. In its modern form the holiday originated in […]
