The Best in NZ: The Elmwood
Excellent food and drinks, great service and an awesome team has led to back-to-back national hospitality awards for a thriving Christchurch suburban tavern. For the second consecutive year, The Elmwood Trading Co. has beaten record entries to win “Best Local” in New Zealand title in the independently assessed Hospitality New Zealand Awards for […]
A Taste of India: Dalchini
Cinnamon is commonly used both in the preparation of Indian and curry dishes and in spice mixes. It is one of the five basic whole spices in Indian cooking and its earthy and peppery flavour adds a sweet yet spicy taste to both sweet and savoury dishes. The Hindi word for cinnamon is […]
Panna Cotta with Arpeggio Ganache
Makes 6 portions Prep time: 90 minutes Chill Overnight Courtesy of Nespresso & Ben Bayly. Arpeggio ganache 200ml cream 160ml milk 2 x 40ml Espresso extractions Arpeggio 80ml egg yolk (room temp) 40g sugar 290g dark chocolate 5g leaves gelatine (bloomed in cold water) Place cream, milk and Arpeggio into a pan and […]
Soak and Relax
Spa pools, hot tubs, and jacuzzis – they have several different names, but all lead to the same relaxation. Is a spa worth getting? That depends on how often you plan on using it. For most people, it is worth the money if used regularly, and maintained properly. Unused, it may prove an […]
Focal Point: Dream Doors Christchurch
Kitchen facelifts are what they do at Dream Doors Christchurch. And along the way to bring a new lease of life to such a focal area of a home, Adrian Kay and his team of skilled tradesmen have earned many prestigious awards for their professionalism and the quality of their workmanship. “We were […]
Dreaming of Owning a Home in Wanaka? Home & Co
Many Christchurch couples and families are realising their dream of buying a house in Wanaka, either as a holiday home or future place to retire. Colleen Topping, director and owner of Home and Co Property Management in Wanaka, has over 18 years experience in the Wanaka property rental market and provides a stress-free […]
French country dining: RESENE
Create a state of nature in your home and bring the outside in with this classic French country design. The classic French country style is a mix of rustic and refined décor that is inspired by the homes of the French countryside. Also known as Provincial style – which is often a more […]
For dad on his special day: Piccadilly Books
Check out these Father’s Day specials from Piccadilly Books, perfect for your dad, granddad or the special man in your life. Offers end Wednesday 7 September 2022. Rare Whisky: Explore the World’s Most Exquisite Spirits Patrick Mahe Our price $85.00 RRP $100.00 A stylish and detailed exploration of the world’s finest and rarest […]
Always Ready: Lockwood Homes
Sometimes the cavalry riding over the hill to the rescue isn’t accompanied by thundering hooves. Instead, it’s the silence of clever thinking that delivers superior design, aesthetics, and eco-smart principles resulting in quality high-performance buildings, delivered pre-built to your site. If that sounds like a pipe-dream, given all we know about the supply […]
The spring garden: Terra Viva
Record rainfall this July makes us all wonder if we’ll ever feel like venturing out into the garden again. But sure enough, three days of sunshine and warmer, drier soil and suddenly our centuries-old inbuilt urge to plant kicks in, we imagine the summer colour and the fresh vegetables, and away we go. […]
