Chunky shortbread toffee bars
Courtesy of Simple Wholefoods. Makes 16 large bars 24 small bars or 48 bites Ingredients BISCUIT BASE 2 cups raw cashews 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 6 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract TOFFEE LAYER 2 cups pitted medjool dates 1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup […]
Premium cider crafted with care: Seismic Cider
From the humble apple comes the delicious, refreshing beverage – cider. Growing in popularity every year, Kiwi’s are loving the options, including the expertly crafted Seismic Cider range. To find the best, you don’t need to look far. Local experts Seismic Cider is a family-run, boutique cidery tucked away in the idyllic Horotane […]
Indulge in high tea: In Situ Cafe
Sipping coffee in a cafe, and catching up for brunch, lunch or high tea with friends and family are very much a part of today’s urban culture. So too is having healthy food and beverage choices. In Situ Cafe is a local favourite for coffee, eats and treats, and has now added ‘High […]
A cosy winter refresh
For many of us, the bedroom is an oasis. When the seasons change, it is a nice time to refresh and transform your space to suit the change in temperature and mood. For winter, adding extra layers of cosiness in the bedroom makes those chilly nights that much easier. Here are a few […]
Where’s your Mauri Tau?
Few resources and a need for whānau connection led to a new learning book, Kei whea a Mauri Tau – Where is Mauri Tau. The book was created to help children recognise, describe and manage emotions such as anxiety, worry, anger, hurt and feelings of missing loved ones. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, a clinical […]




























