Indulgent apple and berry crumble
Ingredients 5-6 apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup Chelsea soft brown sugar 80g butter, softened Pinch of cinnamon Method Preheat oven to 180oC bake. Place apple, berries, and a splash of water together in a pot. Bring to […]
Keeping food safe: Food and Health Standards
Food is one of life’s essentials. Whether bought from a supermarket, a café or a restaurant, food should always be safe for consumption. Food safety, however, does not happen spontaneously. It is highly regulated and there are organisations in our community dedicated to this task. One of these is Food and Health Standards, […]
Let’s make music
Music is said to sooth the savage beast, and that it may, but it is also widely recognised that music provides a balance in life for many of us. Most people enjoy listening to music in one form or another, many also immerse themselves in writing, playing and teaching. Music fuels creativity by […]
Sweet dreams
Bedrooms are supposed to be serene places for rest and relaxation, and much of that can be created by judicious use of colour and complementary furniture, fittings and linen. Colour trends will provide inspiration, as will colours that you personally like, wear and use elsewhere in your décor. Try a soft pink, salmon […]
Sounds so Fyne
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out some diminutive, but powerful bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio. So you’ve blown the budget on a new turntable and pre-amp to play those old vinyls on, but still need some quality speakers to plug them into. Fear not, because The Real Music Company and Fyne Audio […]
Zircon retro music room: RESENE
Have a special spot where you like to rock out? Visually frame your favourite armchair with a soundwave-inspired floor design in your jam space. Start with 2-3 basecoats in Resene Walk-on flooring paint tinted to your colour of choice. Once dried fully, return your armchair to its place and use a few tiny […]
An exciting new build: Boutique Architecture
The sturdiness of schist and expanses of glass work together to find a perfect balance of solidity and lightness in this Tai Tapu home designed in the pavilion style. The secure look of the exterior stone feature walls are matched with an interior designed to be bright and airy where it matters. Behind […]
Warm rugs for winter warmth: Carpet Binders
Cold temperatures are here to stay for the next few months. Beat the chill and warm your feet by adding a beautiful area rug or carpet mat into your living or workspaces. Mats and area rugs are highly sought after in Christchurch, as many homes have large hard floor areas and need an […]
Pet-friendly places
Christchurch is a great place for pets and pet owners, with lots of animal-friendly options in and around the city. Whether you are after exercise, wining and dining or a night away, you are sure to find a few favourite spots to visit with your furry pal. Dog friendly parks Dog parks are […]
