In a glaze phase

Barbecues receive a powerful workout over summer, serving up champion cuts of meat and various vegetables – made even tastier with a sweet or savoury glaze. A classic glaze heroes two components – some form of sugar syrup and a punchy, flavour-packing element. To please Easy, customisable, and with a classic flavour profile, […]

Glass masterpiece

Since late last year, Cardrona Distillery has been home to a chandelier of over 1000 handcrafted glass feathers. The award-winning Crystal Chain Gang, Martinborough glass artists Jim Dennison and Leanne Williams, installed their largest-ever piece in terms of the number of feathers and width of the creation, in Cardrona Distillery’s restaurant in December. […]

Seasonal fruit muffins

Liven up your favourite muffin recipe by adding berries, or diced summer fruits such as peaches, nectarines, mangos, and pineapple. For every cup of flour in the recipe, add about half a cup of fruit, whether fresh, or tinned. INGREDIENTS 2 medium eggs 125ml vegetable oil 250ml milk 250g caster sugar 400g self-raising […]

Taste the magic of Methven: Methven Resort

Corporate events can be challenging to plan – with so much to coordinate. Let someone else take care of the hassle for you – from food and dietary requirements to accommodation, setting up the conference room, and planning thrilling activities. Within a picturesque town, the team at Methven Resort can take the hassle […]

Post-holiday refresh

Our homes and baches deserve some pampering post-holiday season, just as we do. Tapping into the senses through colour, scent, or memories, is an easy way to refresh and bring a new mood to a space. New Zealanders spend almost 70% of their day inside their homes, and whether at your bach or […]

On the slopes

More than 20 of the world’s best riders have been confirmed for the largest mountain bike event to ever be held in New Zealand. Natural Selection Bike, will be contested on the iconic Mt Dewar in Queenstown where work has just finished on a world-class mountain bike course. The rider lineup for the […]