Life and Lim
Since winning Masterchef in 2011, Nadia Lim has barely taken her foot off the pedal. Known for co-founding popular meal delivery business My Food Bag, Nadia has also been gracing our screens once again, returning to the Masterchef kitchen as a judge in the latest season. Nadia’s latest project is a new cookbook to add […]
Medics making music
Corpus Medicorum, a Melbourne-based orchestra of doctors, medical students and health professionals, will perform in Christchurch this September to raise funds for the Canterbury Charity Hospital. A group of talented individuals whose professional lives are devoted to helping people, the orchestra is widely known for presenting a much-loved concert series at Melbourne Recital Centre, with […]
For the love of fashion
Amongst ever-evolving trends and styles, fashion muse Josie Wiley brings class and colour to New Zealand fashion as a womenswear buyer for designer clothing store Superette. Metropol writer Nina Tucker catches up with Josie about her journey in the industry and life as a buyer. After developing a lust for fashion from New Zealand fashion […]
Bold, bright winter
Colour is back and better than ever with a worldwide trend that gives you a new lease on life. It all started with fashion psychologist, Dr Dawnn Karen, when she decided to look for natural ways to boost people’s mood. The trend is called dopamine dressing and it’s the perfect way to lighten up the […]
Roasted roots soup
Serves 2 adults + 2-3 children Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1kg pumpkin, skin on,seeds removed 500g orange kūmara, peeled 3 carrots, peeled 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons mild curry powder 400g can coconut milk or cream 500ml homemade (or salt-reduced) chicken […]
Pulling the curtain
Curtains are a great way to decorate your space, as well as increase warmth and privacy. If you are looking to purchase new curtains, here are a few tips and tricks. Look and feel The curtains you choose will change the mood of the room that they go in. Ask yourself a few questions to […]
Cool beans
While there are many espresso machines to choose from, Breville’s latest offering – the Express Impress makes drinking cafe-quality coffees at home extremely simple. Metropol’s over-caffeinated gadget guru Ian Knott goes without sleep for about a month. I spend too much on coffee. Long gone are the days when you could get a decent fix […]
Ahead of the curve
Curves bring a fresh and soft wavy feeling into the home, and interior trends are showing more and more use of these rounded features. From curved corners within walls and cabinets to curved backs of couches and chairs, arched cabinets, mirrors, and accessories, it’s all about curves in the interior world right now. The trend […]
A case of canine cough
It’s definitely that time of year when coughs, colds, and flus become common. And unfortunately, for pets too. Canine cough, also known as kennel cough, can describe several bacterial or viral conditions causing a cough in dogs, much like a cold in humans. Usually a loud hacking cough, it can sound like something is caught […]
Changing our course
Many will remember Sir John Kirwan from his legendary days as an All Black, yet others will be more in sync with his work in raising awareness of mental health issues. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him during his current tour of the country to help improve children’s mental wellbeing. Proving that one […]
