Enjoy good times: Sprig and Fern Merivale
Dubbed ‘the best little local’, an English pub vibe in a century-old building is alive with friendly faces. I ts classic timber flooring weaves through alcoves, tables, booths, leaners, couches, and the sunroom-nook, through to two outside decks, at Merivale Sprig and Fern Tavern on St Albans Street. “Between Craig and I, there’s […]
Fruity salads
Cool, crisp summer salads are an ideal way to make the most of summer fruits. Melons, berries, cherry tomatoes, cherries, and stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums and avocados combine beautifully with fresh, seasonal produce to create vibrant medleys of texture and flavour. Down through the decades some combinations, such as the […]
Garden festivities: Chateau on the Park
The best parts of the festive season include wining and dining, getting together with friends, celebrating and indulging. As we head into the silly season, with warmer days arriving, it’s time to book in a few special outings. Whether it’s the annual family lunch, your end-of-year work dinner or a get-together with old […]
It’s time for summer fruit
Succulent New Zealand summer fruits, peaches, apricots and plums, nectarines, cherries and lots of different berries are becoming readily available in the lead-up to Christmas. Enjoyed fresh is best, however there are numerous other ways to make the most of excess summer fruit, including overripe bounty, especially in culinary recipes and treats. Here […]
Get moving this summer: Muscle People Physio
We wait all year for warm days in the sun, and finally, summer is just around the corner. With these warmer days comes the joy of getting outdoors, moving our bodies, and feeling strong. As we start to move our bodies more and return to sporting activities that we haven’t done since last […]
Are my ovaries making me eat?: Otago University
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder of which you have never heard. Studies estimate that 2-3.5 percent of the population suffer from this disorder, compared to approximately one percent for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. BED is characterised by an excessive intake of food, without regular purging or other […]
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