A warm winter work-out: Soul Studio Hot Yoga
Not everyone fancies the idea of a fitness regime that requires jogging through Hagley Park or stripping down to a bathing suit and doing 50 lengths of a congested pool on a cold, wintry day. But many would love the idea of a quiet, inviting and welcoming space in which the body can […]
Build your winter wellness toolkit
Winter brings with it many ills and chills including colds, flu and fevers. The best way to prevent falling ill during the colder months is to boost your immunity. Food – the right kind – is one way to achieve this. People often feel hungrier than usual in winter, so it is important […]
Beering up for winter: Wigram Brewing
Recent research into dark beers has shown that, like red wine, they can help prevent blood clots, because of flavonoids – the micronutrients that reduce cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Dark beers are more complex than light beers as they have more ingredients (such as vitamin B9 enriched folic acid) hence their lingering […]
Perfect pasta every time: Pasta Vera
The hospitality industry around Christchurch finally has something to be excited about. The prospect of full restaurants without Covid-19 restrictions is a step closer. The fresh pasta manufacturing company Pasta Vera shares this excitement. The team can’t wait to play its part in the renaissance by providing chefs and restaurants with its range […]
Savour mushrooms
Mushrooms are great any time of the year. They taste good and are full of healthy vitamins, minerals and antibiotic qualities. They’re an excellent alternative to meat, and are rich in vitamin D content, as well as being a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Penicillin is extracted from mushrooms, so […]
Thyme and pomegranate baked eggplants: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients Eggplant 2 eggplants, cut in half lengthways Oil 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tsp sea salt 3 sprigs thyme, stalks removed Lemon yoghurt 1/2 cup plant-based or dairy yoghurt Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of sea salt Water, to loosen if needed To Serve Pomegranate seeds Dukkah Method Preheat the oven to […]
Make mine mulled
One of my favourite drinks when temperatures drop is mulled wine. It’s so easy to make using a mix of spices from your pantry, or you can buy a sachet to mix in to your favourite red wine. The best red wine to use is full-bodied, dark and fruity, so it won’t be […]
Warming, gorgeous food: Gorgeous Food
Chilly winter mornings are here to stay, but there is one antidote that seems to makes the cold that little bit more bearable. Warming up from the inside is the way to go, and what better than a piping hot coffee and delectable, freshly baked treat, straight out of the oven. Jo and […]
Great grub and conviviality: Two Fat Possums
It might be only a short drive out of the city, but the atmosphere in West Melton’s Village Centre is that of a country village. And the village “pub” is the Two Fat Possums, a name as amusing as any equivalent in the United Kingdom. You expect great grub in an establishment of […]
