The perfumer: Fragranzi
Be your most memorable self by crafting your very own signature perfume. As Coco Chanel said, perfume is the ultimate fashion accessory. At Fragranzi, their unique, hands-on Medici system allows you to craft various perfumes to suit individual preferences. The liquid fragrance is then dispensed into either a 15 or 50ml bottle. As […]
Time for him: Beauty Progress
He cheers the kids on at footy, encourages them at the swimming pool, claps politely at every school concert, is a barbecue maestro, and somehow makes even the bad days good. No matter what life throws at him, he keeps his worries to himself and concentrates on staying strong for his whānau. His […]
Witness the fitness
Not all fitness watches are created equal. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott looks at Suunto’s impressive flagship model, the 9 Peak. If I were a betting man, it’d be a fairly safe wager that as you are reading this you are either wearing, or at least own, a fitness watch of some sort. […]
See the big picture: Southern Eye Specialists
A unique exhibition celebrates an important perspective while enhancing the experience for patients at a leading ophthalmology practice in Christchurch. The arrival of works by photographic artist Conor Clarke at their Kilmore Street premises is another way Southern Eye Specialists (SES) is looking after patients and championing eye care. The exhibition, As far […]
Superfood: Immunity Fuel
Our health is on our minds, our media, and social feeds. We are all wondering what we can do to minimise the effect of circulating ills and chills. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have clocked the growth in scientific understanding of the importance of gut health. For premium gut health, […]
You’re in safe hands: Muscle People
Living and dealing with pain is something no one wants, but it is often a reality many face. If you are dealing with chronic or acute pain, getting the right treatment, and expert advice is the first step in getting back to your best. With over 20 years’ experience in Christchurch, Muscle People’s […]
Dining on vitamin sea: Beach Bar
Ten out of 10 to the clever unknown who once quipped: “Beach more, worry less”. Never were there four more truer words. Gazing at the sea is the healthiest waste of time. How lucky we are, then, to have 20 minutes from our central city, possibly one of the only bar and restaurants […]
Sticky lemon chicken
Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ingredients 600g boneless chicken thighs or breasts 1/2 cup cornflour 1 egg 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp crushed garlic 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup cold water 1 […]
Delicious Greek food and fine wines: The Athens Yacht Club
Greek philosopher Epicurus said: “We should look for someone to eat and drink with, before looking for something to eat and drink.” Epicurus, born 341 BC, in Greece, knew a thing or two about eating, espousing the ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement, and founding his own epicurean school of philosophy. […]
