Savour the flavours of Greece: Athens Yacht Club
A trip to Greece or anywhere in the Mediterranean may be off the cards in the immediate future, or is it? Pack your handbag and man bag, round up family or friends and head along to The Athens Yacht Club in central Christchurch. Relaxing in the fresh yacht club-inspired ambience, you can experience […]
Pear & chai loaf: Magnolia Kitchen
Ingredients 4 ripe pears 2 eggs 250g brown sugar 350g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 150g butter 100g Chai syrup 100g milk Toppings 2 Tbsp brown sugar 75ml maple syrup Method Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease your loaf tin (standard size) with a little butter and line it with baking […]
Fresh & fancy salads
A well assembled salad can make a delicious one bowl meal, especially as a fuss free, throw-together dinner. Salads are the ultimate way to use up leftovers from the night before, and with a bit of love, can become an interesting meal full of flavour and textures. A perfect salad has variety, and […]
Alpine wonders
The beauty of Hanmer Springs is pretty spectacular. For locals and visitors alike, the alpine setting is a playground for nature lovers. Whatever the season, there are so many stunning views to seek and trails to explore. We have gathered a few of the best walking tracks in the area so that next […]
Myth-busting back pain: Freedom Health Pilates
Back pain is extremely common, affecting up to 80 percent of people at some point in their life. Unfortunately, myths about back pain are widespread, leading to confusion, fear, and sometimes prolonged symptoms. Metropol speaks to Cath Julius, Physiotherapist, and Clinical Pilates therapist about some of the common back pain myths. Myth 1: […]
A timely update: The Endoscopy Clinic
Bowel Cancer New Zealand has recently released some sobering statistics. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Ross Roberts of the Endoscopy Clinic in Christchurch, says these statistics are a definite wake up call for anyone who may be complacent about the possibility of developing bowel cancer. What are the facts? Every year more than 3000 New Zealanders […]
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