Smug marrieds: Deputy Editor
I was a late-comer to the marriage party. I didn’t sign up for my matrimonial loyalty card till I was 45. Strictly speaking, I had a brief dalliance with it in my mid twenties but I don’t really count that one. It was more of a green card situation with my boyfriend of […]
Queens of the stone age
One of the noticeable trends in recent award-winning Canterbury homes is the beautiful use of stonework. From solid stone walls giving strength to the heart of a home to extending exterior schist into indoor living spaces or turning a river-worn boulder into an interior feature, contemporary use of stonework in architecture is shaping […]
Local fashion student a triple threat
Ara’s Alex O’Hagan won three major awards at this year’s Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore, where amateur fashion designers showcase their work to industry leaders. In conversation with Metropol editor Nina Tucker, the third-year student talks about exploring control and spontaneity, and working with velvet to honour his grandma. Tell me about […]
Crispy skin salmon with tomato and butterbean sauce
Ready in 15 minutes and serving four, this dish from chef Sam Parish using Akaroa King Salmon is the perfect segue to spring cuisine. Ingredients • 4 x 150g fresh Akaroa King Salmon portions, skin on • 1/2 cup rapeseed or vegetable oil • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 shallot, […]
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