Get plastered: Red Rock Plastering
Interior plaster walls are fast becoming the preferred choice for high-end home owners, instead of paint and wallpaper. Concrete is in vogue at the moment, from walls to floors, it adds a touch of class to any room. Actual concrete can be difficult to work with, and costly, but there is an alternative […]
Moreish Moroccan cuisine: Mosaic by Simo
Morocco is known for its beautiful architecture, its exquisite ceramics and of course for its delicious cuisine, that is fragrant and hearty. A s Morocco is at the crossroads of many civilizations, its food is a mélange of different culinary influences. Here in Christchurch we are fortunate to be able to sample authentic […]
New haircare technology: Haar Design
Recently launched in New Zealand, Ultimate Repair by Wella Professionals, is changing the hair game. It’s common knowledge that winter dries out hair strands and with life being busy, especially in the lead-up to December, an effective and simple hair care regime is often exactly what is needed. The Ultimate Repair hair care […]
A fairy tale location: VR Hanmer Springs Retreat
When planning a wedding, the top priority is always the venue. Once that is secured, everything else can be done at a more relaxed pace. For many couples, the desire is for an outdoor wedding that brings a magic of its own – there is nothing like a breathtaking setting for that unforgettable […]
Gravlax with dill dressing on pumpernickel
Ingredients – makes 30 1 egg yolk 1 Tsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tsp sugar 1/2 Tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 185ml vegetable oil 3 Tsp finely chopped dill 150 gm gravlax or smoked salmon 30 small slices pumpernickel METHOD In a small bowl, whisk together the egg […]
This thing sucks really well
Bigger is better, right? When it comes to vacuum cleaners, the answer is yes, and no. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott discovers the long, and the short of it. Long recognised as the world’s formost innovators in vacuum technology, Dyson have added an upsized version to their popular cordless stick-vacuum range, without adding […]
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