Classic Kiwi hospitality: Milieu Café
Milieu is a French term, meaning a social setting or environment – which is certainly apt for the popular Milieu Café in Addington. Combining a warm, friendly atmosphere with an impressive selection of Kiwi-style dishes created fresh onsite using locally sourced ingredients, the café attracts many locals and regulars from surrounding businesses […]
Mother’s Day Macarons Recipe
INGREDIENTS 140g ground almonds 2 cups icing sugar 4 egg whites, at room temperature 4 tablespoons caster sugar Food colour of choice Ganache 150g white chocolate, broken in pieces 4 tablespoons cream 4 tablespoons icing sugar 1-2 tablespoons clever flavouring and colour combos METHOD Line oven trays with baking […]
Bespoke and sentimental: Via Sollertia
The true meaning of bespoke refers to handcrafted design, developed in close consultation with the client. A bespoke ring crafted from a piece of jewellery with sentimental value is a meaningful way of re-creating something beautiful, says designer Clare of Via Sollertia. “We often have customers bring in jewellery from […]
A fresh new look: V for Hair and Beauty
The talented team at V for Hair and Beauty, Merivale are, as ever, focused on looking after clients with the best possible customer service experience. So, it’s not surprising that this exceptional customer experience is at the heart of the salon’s latest technological innovation. Significant investment has gone into improving […]
Nuptial Inspo 2019: Canterbury Bride
When it comes to the big day, it’s your opportunity to be the belle of the ball and the life of the party. And, while you want the day to be all about you, there’s no harm in looking to global trends to make it the best when it comes to your […]
The therapy of running: Muscle People
American long-distance runner, Kara Goucher, once said this about why she chose to run: “I don’t feel like myself unless I run. It’s how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It’s like therapy.” Christchurch runners are fortunate, then, that they have access to expert running coaches, such […]
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