Live and listen: Hear Again
In New Zealand, one in six of all adults suffer hearing loss. Over the age of 60, 50 percent of people have hearing loss, while over the age of 80, that becomes 93 percent. Presbycusis, or ‘Old Hearing’ is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to become the drawback of your life. At Hear […]
Cocktails and mocktails
As we head into the festive season and thoughts turn to celebratory cheer, spare a thought also for the non-drinkers. Cocktails are a cool way to celebrate. You can make them by the jug full, and many may also be converted into non-alcoholic versions or mocktails. The main difference between a mocktail and […]
Egg breakfast wraps recipe
Ingredients: 2 free-range eggs 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp butter or oil 1 spring onion, sliced 1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 handful of baby spinach, finely chopped 2 wholemeal tortillas Tomato paste or tomato relish Oil 1 tomato, diced 1/3 cup grated cheese (optional) METHOD Place eggs in a bowl […]
Adding sparkle in Kaikōura: Esses Wine
Champagne is arguably the most prestigious sparkling wine in the world, made only in the French region after which it is named. In Kaikōura, vigneron Esses Estate produces sparkling wines, using the same traditional methods and grape varieties, chardonnay and pinot noir, as their French counterparts. Owners Mel and Aaron Skinner are grower/producers, […]
Scenic Sipping: Chateau on the Park
As the sun goes down, many of us come out to play. Christchurch is full of go-to places to indulge, although some set the scene better than others. One of those is Chateau on the Park, a charming place to meet, greet and eat, especially outdoors on warm summer days and nights. Tucked […]
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