Great DIY coffee: Coffee Worx
During the past two years, Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in many people working and socialising from home, and not being able to just pop out for morning coffee. This has taught coffee lovers that having a good supply of quality coffee at hand is essential. Kiwis love their coffee and the restrictions have […]
Chocolate sour cream cake: Riverstone Kitchen
Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 3 cups caster sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 3 free-range eggs, at room temperature 250ml lukewarm water 250g sour cream, warmed slightly 125g unsalted butter Method Preheat oven to 160°C. Sift dry ingredients into the bowl of […]
Treat yourself
Often synonymous with romance and indulgence, chocolate is a delicacy enjoyed around the world. Chocolate has a rich history, one that goes back some 4000 years, originating in Mexico where the first cacao plants were found. Early civilisations would use the cacao plant as a medicine during rituals. Throughout history, it was also […]
Enjoy matching food & drinks
Wiling away an afternoon or evening at a degustation dinner has to be one of the finer things in life. Degustation is the French word for tasting, and literally it is a menu offering lots of different dishes to try, accompanied by complementary wines, beers or even cocktails. Four to nine courses is […]
Belkin takes charge
Fumbling with multiple charging cables is a thing of the past for Apple users. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out Belkin’s Boost Charge Pro charging stand. We’ve all experienced that “Who’s taken my charging cable?” moment, or gotten sick of navigating the snaking, intertwined bedside cables just so you can set your […]
The smart home rise
The smart home market is booming, with more and more people introducing tech into their homes in 2022. The convenience of products like voice-assisted technology, such as Alexa and Google Home, is driving huge amounts of growth in this market. As well as this is popularity in tech that assists with home security, […]
Pattern play: RESENE
Is there any colour combination more classic than black and white? A duo like no other, designers and decorators are often drawn to what’s known as an achromatic colour scheme for its simplicity, minimalism and timelessness. Achromatic and monochromatic are terms often confused. An achromatic colour scheme is one that possesses no hue, […]
Bespoke, sustainable treasures: Pure by the Barrel Man
Creativity and sustainability have come together, organic reaction-style, to produce exceptionally made products for your home. From recycled oak wine barrels comes art, furniture, homewares, and garden ornaments. Chairs to gumboot racks, platters to plant stands, the Pure by The Barrel Man range is as extensive as it is thoughtfully presented. The team […]
Mirror mirror on the wall: One World
Since the German Scientist, Justus von Liebig added a thin layer of silver to glass in 1835, we have had the modern mirror. Now we have a simple way to add space, light, and sophistication to our homes. Heather Fine from OneWorld reflects on ways to get the most out of using a […]
