Home time
Relaxing at home is one of life’s pleasures, especially in today’s busy world. Certain essentials help to make that down time even more of a treat; things such as fine china coffee mugs, soft sofas to sink into, and ambient lighting. Here are some ideas:
A honey of a café: Spring Bank Honey
Like bees to pollen, nectar aficionados are heading to North Canterbury’s specialist honey café. Wanting to share some of its uniquely curated honey, much of it destined for international markets, Springbank Honey established ‘The Hive’ a café and shop for locals. “To enjoy beautiful coffee and food, and have the opportunity to experience our delicious […]
Making a difference: Te Pae
Ōtautahi Christchurch has natural advantages setting us apart from many other parts of the world. We need to keep it that way for generations to come. Te Pae Christchurch continually looks for opportunities to enhance products and operations, with a strong focus on the environment. Sustainability goes well beyond just measuring waste and offsetting […]
The best summer yet – in Kaikōura
This summer, write a checklist to ensure you maximise your enjoyment of the warmer weather. Kaikōura, two-and-a-half hours drive from Christchurch, is an exciting and adventure-filled destination for an outstanding summer holiday. Take a look at our Kaikōura summer checklist, and tick off all 10 items to create truly special moments with friends or family. […]
Try a worm farm
Globally, food waste contributes to methane-gas emissions, and in New Zealand more than 100,000 tonnes of food are wasted each year. Now food scraps at the University of Canterbury (UC) are being converted into nutrient-rich compost thanks to a new project by enthusiastic UC staff and students. The team of dedicated composters, from Te Ngaki […]
Asian-inspired barbecue fish skewers: United Fisheries
Ingredients 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil 2 Tbsp light brown sugar 1 Tsp ground turmeric 1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce 1/3 cup, coconut cream 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp grated root ginger 1/2 Tsp red chilli oil, 2 Tbsp chopped dill 1-2 red peppers, sweet 480g salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 2cm chunks 500g monkfish […]
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