Neo Nostalgic Nook: Resene
Hot tip: Layering retro colours over fresh, modern shapes will keep your space looking anything but dated. Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior design world as duck egg blue. The sky’s […]
Exceptional versatility: Weir Architecture
One word encapsulates the work of the team at Weir Architecture – versatility. “We are working all around the South Island at the moment,” Managing Director Robert Weir says. “There are projects underway in Nelson, Wanaka, Queenstown, the West Coast, Akaroa and in Christchurch and every one of these projects is different.” […]
Gin-tastic!: Curiosity Gin
Curiosity Gin is rebranding and relaunching with a new logo and bottle, but it hasn’t changed the Genièvre that Cantabrians have come to love so much. Found in the finest of bars, the logo has been displayed at the distillery at 11 Sandyford Street for the past few months but […]
Choc Chunk Tahini Cookies – Recipe
INGREDIENTS 1 cup (280g) hulled tahini 1 cup (220g) raw caster (superfine) sugar ⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups (280g) wholemeal (whole-wheat) spelt flour ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder 200g chopped dark chocolate METHOD Preheat oven to […]
A trip for your tastebuds: Formosa Restaurant
Take your tastebuds on a trip to Asia with Formosa, Ashburton’s favourite Asian-fusion restaurant offering delicious dishes, an events venue, catering services – and soon, a new fine-dining afternoon tea menu. The experience starts from the moment you walk in the door; a vibrant red brick wall emblazoned with flowers […]
Raise a glass
We’re quickly heading into entertaining season, so it’s time to raise a glass to the exciting new bevvies that are being made right here, in our own Kiwi backyard. 1. The Fermentist Christchurch-based craft brewery, The Fermentist, is bringing the nation its first carboNZero certified beer, following product certification by Enviro-Mark […]
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