Gut friend or foe?
The health and balance of gut microbiomes (bacteria) has been linked to many conditions, ranging from cancer and auto-immunity to diabetes and depression. Most of the 100 trillion bacteria living in each of our digestive systems support our bodies to absorb nutrients and clean up toxins, and play an important role in many […]
Tools of the tasty trade
Whether you consider yourself a talented chef or a humble home cook, having the right equipment makes cooking so much easier, and enjoyable. Investing in some key tools for your kitchen that you will use nearly every day is a clever move, and the right quality will last the test of time. Here […]
Inhale, exhale
The human body is a clever thing. Every day, and every night, our respiratory systems are working hard, keeping the oxygen flowing and quite simply, keeping us alive. In day-to-day life, people most commonly breathe short and shallow. While this is adequate to get the oxygen through us, it is not optimal breathing […]
Imagine your home improvements
Albert Einstein once said: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” Add a bit of inspiration to the mix and that’s exactly what you get when you visit a home show, albeit a preview of a home’s potential attractions. Canterbury is lucky to have two home shows annually, including […]
Spring greens and ricotta quiche: Nicola Galloway
Ingredients: Crust: 3/4 cup (110g) white flour 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats 1/3 cup (50g) pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 75ml extra virgin olive oil 1 small egg Lemon juice if needed Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek (or 4 small), roughly chopped 4-5 large leaves of silverbeet, stalks […]
Say yes to catering: YesChef Events and Catering
Imagine your sparkling event where the flavours of the world arrive, well not exactly in a glass coach with Cinderella ensconced, but in a gorgeous caravan towed by global foodies whose passion for creating taste experiences is only equalled by their willingness to bring them to you, wherever you are. Envisage a Food […]
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