Fresh and best

Serving a salad with meals is a simple way to pack added nutrients and antioxidants into your diet, and eat to a feeling of satisfaction. Light on the stomach, salads are an easy option for warm evenings when after-dinner exercise remains on the radar – maybe a gentle game of tennis or walk […]

Classy glass

Setting the table for casual dining these days, runs the gamut from traditional to eclectic. Opt for DIY and self-serve plates and cutlery, to a more coordinated approach with a set table. By Lynda Papesch. Long gone are the days of white only plates, formal glass placements, and perfectly aligned cutlery ranks. One […]

Unbeatable: D.O.T.I

Keeping food simple while delivering a delightful experience for your tastebuds is not always easy, but it has been an effective path to success for one North Canterbury-based eatery. That’s the motto for the team behind D.O.T.I. It’s in their name. ‘Don’t Over Think It’ is exactly what they do, producing deliciously unpretentious […]

Let the sun shine in

Canopies, conservatories, sunrooms: call them what you want, they add worthwhile space and monetary value to a home. Open, partially enclosed, or part of a home’s permanent structure, rooms that catch the sun’s rays are usually worth their weight in gold, a versatile addition that can be used all-year-round. If building new, it […]

A great year to build: Lockwood Homes

Increased enquiries and show home visits indicate an upsurge in home building in New Zealand this year, according to a leading national building company. Since October 2024, Lockwood Homes has experienced a rise in enquiries for its homes to be built in Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury, West Coast, Methven, Mackenzie Country, and throughout […]