Build your winter wellness toolkit
Winter brings with it many ills and chills including colds, flu and fevers. The best way to prevent falling ill during the colder months is to boost your immunity. Food – the right kind – is one way to achieve this. People often feel hungrier than usual in winter, so it is important […]
Beering up for winter: Wigram Brewing
Recent research into dark beers has shown that, like red wine, they can help prevent blood clots, because of flavonoids – the micronutrients that reduce cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Dark beers are more complex than light beers as they have more ingredients (such as vitamin B9 enriched folic acid) hence their lingering […]
Perfect pasta every time: Pasta Vera
The hospitality industry around Christchurch finally has something to be excited about. The prospect of full restaurants without Covid-19 restrictions is a step closer. The fresh pasta manufacturing company Pasta Vera shares this excitement. The team can’t wait to play its part in the renaissance by providing chefs and restaurants with its range […]
Savour mushrooms
Mushrooms are great any time of the year. They taste good and are full of healthy vitamins, minerals and antibiotic qualities. They’re an excellent alternative to meat, and are rich in vitamin D content, as well as being a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Penicillin is extracted from mushrooms, so […]
Thyme and pomegranate baked eggplants: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients Eggplant 2 eggplants, cut in half lengthways Oil 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tsp sea salt 3 sprigs thyme, stalks removed Lemon yoghurt 1/2 cup plant-based or dairy yoghurt Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of sea salt Water, to loosen if needed To Serve Pomegranate seeds Dukkah Method Preheat the oven to […]




























