Passionate about listening: Hear Again
To be in a room surrounded by people but be cut off from the conversations around you is frustrating and upsetting, and can feel incredibly lonely. Hearing loss develops slowly and admitting to a hearing loss can be difficult. The good news is there’s help out there if you or someone you care […]
Flow community at its heart: Flow Wellbeing
Leading yoga practitioner and teacher Donna Farhi says yoga embraces the value of collaboration. She explains that “community is expressed in fostering a spirit of generosity, building equality and oneness.” At the opening of the new Flow Wellbeing Centre in 2021, Farhi reiterated her belief and passion for community. “Entering any of the […]
Terrific truffles
Truffle season is here and it’s the perfect time to add this delicacy to your culinary efforts. Grated, shaved, in butter, oil and salt, truffles are a versatile luxury fungus. Add them to your scrambled eggs, mashed potato, cheese and pasta. Truffle salt* is really popular with chefs because it is such an […]
Authentic cuisine: The China Kitchen
Fresh, hand-made and delicious all describe one of Christchurch’s long-standing Chinese restaurants. Renowned for its dumplings, The China Kitchen in Papanui has survived earthquakes and latterly the Covid-19 pandemic, and is still going strong in its 21st year. This family-owned restaurant continues to produce the same fresh authentic Chinese food that has delighted […]
Pick me up: The Coffee Workshop
No better pick-me-up exisits than a good cup of coffee. The taste is even better when you know you’re supporting local. From locals, for locals, Christchurch coffee brand The Coffee Workshop creates quality coffee blends roasted in small batches to consistently produce that fresh taste. At their Vinyl Cafe, located on Essex Street, […]
The gin to your tonic: Forth Luck Gin
Daniel Stapleforth is passionate about gin. In fact, he is so passionate about it that, along with three childhood friends, he has set up his own gin distillery. Daniel spent many years working in breweries and distilleries around the world, loving the creation of different beer and spirit flavours. Back in New Zealand, […]
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