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Dr Libby says…

Dr Libby is returning to Christchurch in October with her latest tour, Bouncing Back: ways to feel better when you don’t know how. We sat down with her to get her two cents on energy and why it’s such a big issue for so many people. What drives a lack of energy? Most […]

Heart health technology: Unichem Cashel Street

Pulse wave analysis (PWA) machines are the global “gold standard” in non-invasive cardiovascular testing. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the number one cause of death in New Zealand, with one in 20 adults diagnosed. Cardiovascular disease is predominantly a ‘lifestyle disease’, which means that many heart conditions are preventable, or manageable, with early […]

Roasted pears with rum syrup

Pears are plentiful now, and this is a quick and easy way to turn them into a delicious dessert. This recipe uses dark rum which gives a smoky-sweet flavour, however it also works well with port, orange liqueur, and brandy. You can substitute maple syrup for honey. Ingredients 4 medium-sized pears 75ml dark […]

Iced Caramel Latté

Ingredients For the caramel sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup half and half (half milk & half cream) Pinch salt 2 Tbs butter For the latté 2 cups brewed coffee 1/2 cup half and half Ice   Instructions – Serves 2 To make the caramel sauce, combine brown sugar, half and half, […]

Superb food, caring staff: Fisherman’s Wharf

Every successful business owner knows that their staff are their greatest asset. This is certainly the case for PJ Gemmell, owner of Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant in Lyttleton. “We have a great team here, says PJ,” “from all the staff in the kitchen to the front-of-house staff serving the customers.” Central to this business […]