Delicious Greek food and fine wines: The Athens Yacht Club
Greek philosopher Epicurus said: “We should look for someone to eat and drink with, before looking for something to eat and drink.” Epicurus, born 341 BC, in Greece, knew a thing or two about eating, espousing the ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement, and founding his own epicurean school of philosophy. […]
The humble cheese toastie
Easy to whip up and seriously tasty, a toastie has always been the perfect ‘I don’t have any food in the house’ or ‘I had one too many wines last night’ meal. Our nation loves toasties so much, that every year, The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover scores the country for the very […]
Flourless hazelnut brownie cake
Courtesy of Polly Markus Serves 8 Ingredients 120g butter 250g dark chocolate – chopped 3/4 cup soft brown sugar 3 large eggs – at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 2 cups hazelnut flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder Berry Compote 2 cups frozen mixed berries 2 tablespoons caster sugar […]
Blooming lovely
Even before spring officially arrives, bright yellow daffodils nodding their heads in parks, florists, and paddocks are a sign that the season of growth is on its way. Just as they signal spring to passers-by, daffodils – along with other spring favourites such as narcissi and tulips – can also bring a touch […]
Quarter Tea Striped Lounge: RESENE
With interior design, it’s never too late to change your stripes. Incorporating patterns is a great way to introduce a multitude of colours into any space. Not only does the use of bold colour in areas such as your living room create a striking statement and lift the room, it’s also the perfect […]
Rugged up
Rugs can be a game changer in creating a look and feel in any room. They can harmonise with other design elements or make a statement. Here are some of the basics when working with rugs: Connect spaces: Use similar or same colour rugs to unify and create a visual connection between two […]
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