Fabulous footwear: Shoe Therapy
As boots are pushed to the back of the closet, we ponder on what fabulous footwear to fill the vacated space and carry us through the season in style. Debbie Reeves of Shoe Therapy says this summer’s superstars are sandals, slides and sneakers, and loafers have made a huge comeback (but did they […]
Effortless elegance: Proud Beauty
Clean, fresh flawlessness is what is trending this season, where minimal effort for maximum beauty is in high demand. Summer invites all kinds of spontaneity, leaving little time to glam up at home. Proud Beauty founder Lauren Proud knows how to provide subtle elegance fit for the summer season, enhancing natural beauty and […]
The eyes tell all
Eyes are the window to the soul, however, when they are puffy, dark, and swollen, eyes can be the biggest sign that you are not feeling your best. Why do we get puffiness around the eyes? The skin around your eyes is some of your most delicate. Mild swelling, puffiness, and dark circles, […]
Stand up
Many of us spend much of our day sitting down. Even if we exercise regularly, the rest of the time that we spend not moving can be bad for us. Researchers have found that too much sitting is linked to a range of health problems including several diseases and even some types of […]
Focused on feet: Footprints Podiatry
Footprints Podiatry has been fortunate in the addition of podiatrist Leah Blondell to their team. Having spent the past three years based in Auckland, Leah couldn’t be happier to find herself working back in her home city of Christchurch and looks forward to a long career in her chosen profession. Leah works on […]
Trim up
Summer is just around the corner and now’s the time when many thoughts turn to losing a bit of excess weight. Here’s some helpful advice from naturopath Nikki Warren. Increase protein, decrease carbohydrates. Snack on nuts, fruit, salads, soups, low GI carbs such as sweet potato or brown rice, meat or protein, plus […]
Cruising altitude: Wigram Brewing
A classic tale of beer tasting his way through his 1980s OE, Wigram Brewing Company’s founder Paul McGurk returned home, started garage brewing, built a craft brewery and put down WBC’s first brew on 8 December 2002. Being part of the craft beer revolution has been living the dream for Paul, although he […]
Ready to rage rolls: Gordon’s Pickles
Relish is the perfect choice for bolstering any dish with a big, bold boost of flavour. Gordon’s ‘Ready to Rage’ Gherkin Relish famous for its tangy punch and strong gherkin notes complemented with herbs and spices certainly does just that. Try the distinctive sweetness and tang in these traditional lunch rolls. Gordon’s ‘Ready to […]
Cheese on the grill
Melty, gooey, and stretchy is how most of us would describe our favourite cheese. It’s also safe to bet that cooking a few slices of cheddar or brie on a hot grill is probably not your go-to technique. If you haven’t already, meet halloumi cheese. Originating from Cyprus, halloumi has a uniquely firm […]
Asian noodle salad
Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup peanuts 200g block halloumi, diced 250g noodles (we use quinoa rice noodles) Sauce 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp minced chilli 1 tsp minced garlic Salad 1/4 red or green […]
