A classy Christmas: French Blue
Nothing says chic gifting quite like the elegant collection of beautiful and unique items available from French Blue. Each individual piece, carefully selected by owner Catherine Matthews, has a ‘Je ne sais quoi’ quality. Vintage grain sack and linen cushions, exquisite European jewellery, bags, scarves, rugs, and linen, add a distinctive touch to any Christmas […]
Slip the sandals out
Time to free the toes and buy a fresh pair of sandals for the warmer months. Sandals look especially boho with a fluttery white summer dress or a fitted brown tank dress. Don’t forget to adorn your feet with an anklet, toe ring, and a bright pop of nail polish to look put together, even […]
Topsy-turvy lemon meringue pie
This recipe is a cross between a lemon meringue pie and a pavlova; a scrumptious festive season treat. Ingredients – Meringue: 1 Tsp butter 1 Tsp flour 2 Tsp white vinegar 1/2 Tsp pure vanilla extract 8 egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar Lemon Curd: 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest […]
All-rounder: Honda ZR-V
A colleague asked me, “Is that a Maserati you’re driving this week?” When I said it was the new Honda ZR-V, he was genuinely surprised. Honda hasn’t been openly mistaken for a piece of Italian automotive exotica since the NSX. The ZR-V is Honda’s latest compact crossover SUV. It’s not a bad looker either, and […]
Researching endo
University of Canterbury Engineering Lecturer Dr Rachael Wood, PhD student Katherine Ellis and Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Deborah Munro, are carrying out ground-breaking endometriosis research. A Canterbury scientist hopes her newly-funded research will lead to better ways of managing endometriosis, a disease that affects more than 100,000 Kiwi women. Dr Rachael Wood, from the University […]
A sizzling summer bbq: Cliffys Flame Grill & Spa
When it comes to barbecues, there are a select few that are strides above the rest. O ne barbecue brand creates culinary marvels that can skillfully smoke meat to perfection, transform dough into mouthwatering pizzas, and sizzle burgers to juicy, flame-kissed deliciousness, and that’s Weber. Celebrating its 1st birthday with a new identity, Weber Store […]
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