Say ‘buon natale’: Pasta Vera
Being a great host is the starting point to successful Christmas celebrations and can come down to one very simple factor – planning. Part of that preparation is making sure you can cater for different taste buds and dietary requirements, so look no further than the fresh pasta, pesto, lasagne and sauces at […]
Blending tradition with time: Pudding Recipe
Many families still celebrate long-established traditions such as Christmas pudding, with brandy sauce, trifle, Kiwi favourite Pavlova with whipped cream and strawberries, and classic fruit mince pies. The origins of some, such as the Christmas pudding, date back to the 14th-century. In those days it was a sort of porridge known as ‘frumenty’, […]
Ready for change? Cook Costello
Too much time spent staring at the same four walls can be a strong motivator for change. Buying is an option, but building or renovating are great ways to avoid a hot real estate market and make those changes too; even if the process can seem a little daunting. Sandra Davies, an architectural […]
Meeting expectations: DCM Roofing
Christchurch pilot Iain McPhail likes to combine business with pleasure. He has been known to fly his aerobatic plane to provide quotes for roofing customers who are further afield. The advocate for the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club is keen to get more people into the cockpit and is also keen on setting people […]
Eat, drink and be merry: Fiddlesticks
We live in fast changing times and with continually evolving options, so making decisions can be downright exhausting. However, wondering about where to eat or drink something delicious in relaxed and elegant surroundings in the heart of our beautiful city is not one of them. Whatever the question, the answer is always “Fiddlesticks”. […]
Whisky is the go-go: Big Daddy’s Liquor
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare enjoys a wee dram, especially on special occasions. Here are his picks from the wide selection at Big Daddy’s Liquor. Scotland boasts five main areas of whisky distillation, Speyside, Lowland, Highland, Campbeltown, and Islay. Each one has its own very distinct flavour. Growing up, I used to hook into […]
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