Coping with brain fog: Gill Redden Cranio

Researchers from many leading medical facilities and institutes around the world, including the New Zealand Ministry of Health and Harvard University, have identified brain fog as one of the many Long Covid problems. Brain fog could be as simple as the fact that you can’t think of a specific word you want to […]

Embrace winter wellbeing: Flow Wellbeing

Bringing Christchurch people together through yoga/therapeutics is the aim of the Flow Wellbeing Centre on Fitzgerald Avenue, which is holding a free winter wellbeing open day on 19 June. The biggest wellbeing centre in New Zealand, it offers an holistic space where anyone can potentiate their healing or shift a bad mood into […]

Bring on winter favourites

Tucking up inside with a hot bowl of tasty soup, gorgeous gooey pasta or mouth-watering pizza is one of the good things in life during cold, wet days. Even better is that many of these winter favourites don’t take long to make, especially with a bit of forethought, and creative pantry shelf stocking. […]

Location, ambience and fine cuisine

Canterbury’s hospitality industry is buzzing again and we’re spoilt for choice with so many amazing food and beverage options. If you’re thinking romantic, picturesque lake views and sunsets, check out Lake House Restaurant and Bar on the edge of beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. With its stunning covered and heated deck […]

Chunky shortbread toffee bars

Courtesy of Simple Wholefoods. Makes 16 large bars 24 small bars or 48 bites Ingredients  BISCUIT BASE 2 cups raw cashews 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 6 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract TOFFEE LAYER 2 cups pitted medjool dates 1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup […]

Premium cider crafted with care: Seismic Cider

From the humble apple comes the delicious, refreshing beverage – cider. Growing in popularity every year, Kiwi’s are loving the options, including the expertly crafted Seismic Cider range. To find the best, you don’t need to look far. Local experts Seismic Cider is a family-run, boutique cidery tucked away in the idyllic Horotane […]