Summer salad days
Fresh, colourful, and full of goodness, salads are a quick way to dress up brunches, lunches, and dinners. From full-on greens to rainbow coloured offerings, salads include a few basic ingredients, then the rest is up to the creator’s imagination. Lettuce is a popular starting point, yet spinach, rocket, watercress, and basil are […]
Roast salmon prawn, orange, & fennel
Caterer, cook, and entertainer Tina Duncan shares a recipe from her recently released book Plated. A whole side of salmon is definitely a festive dish and this has its place at all sorts of celebrations because it can be served warm or cold, whichever way works for you. Kecap manis is a sweeter, […]
Creating a luxury oasis: Refresh Renovations
A bathroom is not just a space of utility, but a sanctuary of elegance and serenity. At Refresh Renovations, the team intertwines meticulous design with flawless execution, crafting luxurious bathrooms that are as functional as they are opulent. Each project is a journey where your dreams transform into reality, says managing director Tom […]
Aesthetic solar panels: Infinite Energy NZ
While installing solar energy brings a raft of benefits, enhancing the look of your home isn’t always one of them. Plenty of solar companies install a variety of panels, but Infinite Energy NZ has placed the emphasis on accurate design, as well as top performance. “Our emphasis is to make your home more […]
A barking good business: K9000 DIY
No matter the breed, your wet-nosed companion requires regular and convenient dog washing solutions that are fundamental to their good health. Maintaining your dog’s coat eliminates matted fur, itching, hotspots, and potential skin diseases, and prevents doggy odours and allergens from saturating carpets, furniture, and bedding. Dog washing needn’t be overwhelming or complicated. […]
Showing up with Tracy Ahern
Everyone loves a show, and Tracy Ahern is no exception. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with her ahead of The New Zealand Agricultural Show, for which she is general manager. Tracy Ahern loves animals and shows, and it is just as well. Tracy spends her mornings, afternoons, and sometimes weekends, planning around […]
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