Tropical curd skillet tart with meringue kisses: Le Creuset
Ingredients Curd 6 egg yolks 100g caster sugar 400ml tropical fruit juice 45g butter 1 lime, zest & juice 35g corn flour Pastry 200g plain flour 45g desiccated coconut 100g butter 1 Tbsp icing sugar 2-3 Tbsp water Meringue 2 egg whites 100g caster sugar To serve Zest of 1 lime 20g coconut […]
Get lemons, make lemonade
Lemon trees are prolific fruit bearers in winter and through into spring and summer. If you can’t give them away, try a few of these ideas… Bake Lemons add sweetness and tartness to baking so think lemon cake, muffins, slices, biscuits, a sprinkle of zest in or on baked goodies, and also a […]
Next stop: caffeination station
Coffee runs through the veins of many Kiwis, and that java fix is a key part of the day (or night) for all ages. We have a few favourites when it comes to getting our caffeine fix at home. On the Go Coffee has its own accessories, and Keep Cups are a stylish […]
Locally, lovingly designed: Wink
Supporting local is more important than ever and fortunately, it is easy to do in the fashion department, considering all of the amazing Kiwi designers we have, and especially thanks to stores such as Wink. The boutique shoe store’s beautiful selection is carefully curated by store owner Lenore Farrelly. As someone who knows […]
Tackling gymtimidation
Just the thought of going to the gym with lots of others is enough to put some people off, and make others quit after one or two sessions. Overseas research by UK health club chain PureGym has revealed several ways to help tackle “gymtimidation” and improve confidence for new and existing gym members. […]
Foundation awards $865,000 for health research
Eight local medical researchers have been awarded a total of $865,000 in funding from the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) as part of its annual Major Project Grants round. This year’s research topics include Huntington’s Disease, cannabis use in pregnancy, stuttering in children, tuberculosis, mental health, prostate and breast cancer. Foundation Director Melissa […]
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