Closet envy
Contemporary home design often includes a walk-in wardrobe as part of the master suite, and also as part of a guest suite. Spacious, well organised and with a built-in storage system are the basics, however the finished room will depend on who it’s for and what their style is. A luxury wardrobe is […]
Working with natural beauty
Timber cladding has seen a sharp rise in popularity over the last decade, used by leading architects and seen in incredible designs across New Zealand, in new and inspired ways. The natural material has always been used in building, but like all trends has dipped and risen over the decades. The latest, strong […]
Summer fun poolside
As thoughts turn to summer and warmer days, many also turn to swimming; taking that first dip in the sea or better yet frolicking in your own pool. Always wanted a pool but don’t know where to start? Christchurch has numerous expert pool companies who’d be happy to talk about requirements and set […]
Award-winning contemporary cabin
Accolades continue to roll in for Christchurch architectural designer Barry Connor and his Skylark Cabin project. During the recent 2021 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, his design for the cabin was highly commended in the Residential New Home up to 150m2 Category. Skylark Cabin (pictured), nestled among the foothills of the Ben […]
Thai Fishcakes with Fragrant Sweet Chilli Sauce: Keepers
Ingredients 500g hoki (or any firm, white-fleshed fish) 1 zucchini, grated 3 spring onions, roughly chopped 1 egg 2 Tbsp cornflour ⅓ cup any soy-based or ginger stir-fry sauce ½ teaspoon sesame oil zest and juice of 1 lime 30g coriander 20g mint oil for cooking Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 long red chilli […]
In the balance
When cooking with punchy flavours, there is a fine line that balances a meal perfectly. Too much salt, sugar, acid or spice and a meal can change hugely. We all know what it is like to lovingly prepare a dish only to have it turn out a little too spicy or a little […]
Savour the flavours of Greece: Athens Yacht Club
A trip to Greece or anywhere in the Mediterranean may be off the cards in the immediate future, or is it? Pack your handbag and man bag, round up family or friends and head along to The Athens Yacht Club in central Christchurch. Relaxing in the fresh yacht club-inspired ambience, you can experience […]
Pear & chai loaf: Magnolia Kitchen
Ingredients 4 ripe pears 2 eggs 250g brown sugar 350g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 150g butter 100g Chai syrup 100g milk Toppings 2 Tbsp brown sugar 75ml maple syrup Method Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease your loaf tin (standard size) with a little butter and line it with baking […]
Fresh & fancy salads
A well assembled salad can make a delicious one bowl meal, especially as a fuss free, throw-together dinner. Salads are the ultimate way to use up leftovers from the night before, and with a bit of love, can become an interesting meal full of flavour and textures. A perfect salad has variety, and […]
