You’re in safe hands: Muscle People

Living and dealing with pain is something no one wants, but it is often a reality many face. If you are dealing with chronic or acute pain, getting the right treatment, and expert advice is the first step in getting back to your best. With over 20 years’ experience in Christchurch, Muscle People’s […]

Dining on vitamin sea: Beach Bar

Ten out of 10 to the clever unknown who once quipped: “Beach more, worry less”. Never were there four more truer words. Gazing at the sea is the healthiest waste of time. How lucky we are, then, to have 20 minutes from our central city, possibly one of the only bar and restaurants […]

Sticky lemon chicken

Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ingredients 600g boneless chicken thighs or breasts 1/2 cup cornflour 1 egg 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp crushed garlic 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup cold water 1 […]

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 […]