Evocative Hellene cuisine: The Athens Yacht Club
If you have ever been fortunate enough to have lived or spent time in Greece (Hellas), then you come to know that to the locals, food and family go hand in hand. Sacrosanct to the Greek family is the Sunday family meal – that special time in which sitting down and catching up […]
Blend away the winter blues
With summer a distant memory, we needn’t drop the good habits we developed to get that ‘summer bod’. Smoothies are a nutritious option, and with a myriad of blender options available, you can easily blend on the go from gym to office, or use something a little more hardy to create an ‘insta-worthy’ […]
Breakfast with a nutritious punch: Waihi Bush
Health doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be as simple and delicious as enjoying a warming bowl of porridge with your morning cup of tea. Breakfast is an easy meal to make super nutritious. Consuming products with health benefits in the morning will set you up for the day feeling […]
Tomato, bread and garlic soup: Riverstone Kitchen
Courtesy of Riverstone Kitchen Cook time 20 mins Prep time 5 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 400g cans chopped Italian tomatoes, or 1kg very ripe tomatoes 180ml extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced 1 bunch basil, picked ½ loaf stale ciabatta, crust removed and roughly chopped 500ml […]
Eco kitchen hints
Making a difference in your kitchen is easy with help from a few eco-friendly products. Try some of these: Dish brushes Get rid of that plastic dish brush and replace it with a wooden ethically sourced brush. Dish cloth Ninety percent of dish cloths contain microfibre so replace them with a cellulose cotton […]
The ultimate robot vacuum
Small things amuse small minds, and in what is easily the best robot vacuum cleaner on the market, Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott finds a small feature that does indeed amuse him for hours. When I reviewed the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ late last year, it would have been hard to believe that the […]
Living in colour
Looking for a little interior inspiration? Are your rooms feeling a little dull? Injecting some vibrancy and colour into your home is not as hard as it may seem. We can’t all be interior designers, but some key design rules can help guide you in a little DIY home refresh. Winter doesn’t have […]
Artfully yours: RESENE
One of the most notable American architects who made his mark on the world at the turn of the 20th century was Frank Lloyd Wright. He specialised in what’s known as ‘craftsman style’ design, which is synonymous with the Arts and Crafts Movement – an international trend in the decorative and fine arts […]
Optimising outdoor living: Louvre Solutions
Don’t put your outdoor area into hibernation these winter months. Extend your outdoor entertaining and enjoyment year round, by ensuring you and your guests are protected by the elements. A louvre roof is the perfect way to optimise your enjoyment of that space, even in the unpredictable winter weather. Louvre Solutions roof systems […]
An eye for detail: Lisa Nolan Soft Furnishings
Do you have an interior project you keep putting off? With 18 years of experience, Lisa Nolan of Lisa Nolan Soft Furnishings is an expert when it comes to working with interiors, and she loves every minute of it. An especially rewarding part of her work is helping clients reflect their own style […]
