Hellzapoppin’! in Otautahi
The unruly art and design of New Zealand’s maverick record label Flying Nun is on display exclusively at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from August 21 to November 28. Metropol looks back on the label’s last four decades. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of Flying Nun […]
Double dance debut
An ancient sequence of nature and the space between fiction and reality are brought to life in Night Light – an evening of earthy contrast, to be presented by The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) in Christchurch on September 16. Night Light shares double billing with another vibrant work, The Fibonacci […]
The essence of flamenco
New Zealand-born flamenco guitarist Paul Bosauder went searching for “something” and discovered flamenco guitar. Now internationally renowned, he talks with Lynda Papesch, ahead of his Christchurch performance later this month. Something beautiful that requires a lot of training is Paul’s description of his art. He’s talking flamenco guitar, a passion of his […]
Ginger Biscuit & Apple Frangipane Tart Recipe
Courtesy of Le Creuset. Ingredients BISCUIT BASE 400g ginger crunch biscuits, finely blitzed 110g butter ½ jar crystallised ginger FRANGIPANE 150g butter 150g caster sugar 4 organic/free-range large eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste 150g ground almonds TOPPING 20 pink lady apples, sliced with a mandoline into rounds 250ml […]
Picturesque pies
Sweet or savoury and perfect for every season, the humble pie has a lot to offer, whether it is a Kiwi classic mince pie or adding a little flair with a frangipane tart. Your pantry can become a wonderland of inspiration, when you have the right bakeware to create a masterpiece encased […]
Fly me to the moon
For around AU$1 million plus, you too could own a flying car. With a real-life flying car completing its first-ever test flight, and various car manufactures discussing the reality of taking to the skies, the UK-based Pentagon Motor Group decided to research actual costs for future ownership. The company analysed the […]
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