African Influence: Leading the culinary charge
Asian flavours have been leading the culinary charge for the last few years, with vindaloo, Thai curry and sushi almost staples of the Kiwi diet. And, while Asian cuisine isn’t going anywhere, we’re looking to what’s next in spicy, flavourful, ethnic cuisine and it seems the big, bold flavours of Africa are […]
A tipple of truffle: The whopping 1.37kg black Périgord truffle
It’s bottoms up as a record-breaking New Zealand truffle has infused a tasty new brew. The giant truffle unearthed in North Canterbury has found its way into a special-edition local ale. The whopping 1.37kg black Périgord truffle was dug up by Jax Lee, General Manager of Kings Truffles in Waipara, […]
Addington’s local: Milieu
At 112 Wrights Road there is a well-known café that people in the Addington area flock to, Milieu. With freshly made scones and muffins, and stunning C4 Coffee made by great barristers, it’s no wonder its reputation for the place to meet for business or pleasure is so highly respected. […]
Going grey gracefully: V for Hair and Beauty
Beautifully styled grey hair is turning more heads than ever before in a growing trend towards natural beauty – enhanced with a little salon magic. Master Stylist Vicki O’Fee, of V for Hair and Beauty upstairs in Merivale Mall, says women often start to grey by 35, or even earlier – […]
Representative Bling: Via Sollertia
The zeitgeist of ‘you do you’ extends even and perhaps especially, to that most unifying of life’s milestones: the point at which the one you love becomes your pair-bond from this day forward unto the great hereafter. Modern couples understand a successful marriage allows the individual essence of both parties […]
Culinary Capers: Canterbury bride
When it comes to weddings of 2018/2019, it’s all about making it your own. So not surprising then, this clever customisation is making its way through to the menu. Although it’s the sentiment of the day that wins out in the end, marking your commitment as a couple, fact is, […]
Spring in your step: Spring Aesthetic
As we head into September, it’s not surprising that many of us are itching to pack away the winter warmers and introduce a new aesthetic into the home. When it comes to a new aesthetic, spring certainly brings the goods. We look how to bring a fresh new look to […]
Into the Deep: Blue is making a splash in the homewares realm
We’ve been singing the blues when it comes to our sartorial selections for the longest of times and now, blue is making a splash in the homewares realm. And, while this versatile hue comes in all shades and sizes, it’s the deepest and moodiest that are making their impact in […]
On a Roll
The sweet little treat on everyone’s lips, Thai rolled ice cream – or stir-fried ice cream – is the latest in a long line of street food inspired selections to hit the culinary consciousness. Throughout the world, small ice cream parlours are drawing big crowds, to watch as clever artisan […]
A royal flush: canterbury bride
Chances are you’ve heard the term ‘the Meghan Markle effect’ over the past few months. It was used to describe the fashionable clout wielded by our newest royal, the Duchess of Sussex, in the lead up to her May wedding to Prince Harry, as fans flocked to copy everything she wore. […]
