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 200°C. Place […]
Make mine mulled
One of my favourite drinks when temperatures drop is mulled wine. It’s so easy to make using a mix of spices from your pantry, or you can buy a sachet to mix in to your favourite red wine. The best red wine to use is full-bodied, dark and fruity, so it won’t be overpowered by […]
Indulgent apple and berry crumble
Ingredients 5-6 apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup Chelsea soft brown sugar 80g butter, softened Pinch of cinnamon Method Preheat oven to 180oC bake. Place apple, berries, and a splash of water together in a pot. Bring to a low […]
Let’s make music
Music is said to sooth the savage beast, and that it may, but it is also widely recognised that music provides a balance in life for many of us. Most people enjoy listening to music in one form or another, many also immerse themselves in writing, playing and teaching. Music fuels creativity by stimulating the […]
Sounds so Fyne
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out some diminutive, but powerful bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio. So you’ve blown the budget on a new turntable and pre-amp to play those old vinyls on, but still need some quality speakers to plug them into. Fear not, because The Real Music Company and Fyne Audio have a […]
Chasing the chain
Come this October, Christchurch will vote in a new mayor. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch catches up with sitting councillor Phil Mauger, about his tilt at the mayoralty. A keen desire to improve how ratepayers perceive the Christchurch City Council, and also to bring about innovative change are two of the motives driving local businessman Phil […]
Hitting local fairways
With around 400 courses, New Zealand is one of the most affordable and accessible places in the world to play golf. Every year, about 500,000 people choose to play golf for a variety of reasons. It’s a game for everyone, inclusive for all ages, genders and skill levels. Being outside in nature and playing golf […]
Glorious winter getaway
If the slopes are not your style, there are many other wintery adventures you can go for instead. A getaway means something different to everyone. For some, it’s laxing out, reading, eating, and relaxing. For others, it’s full of activity, exploring, and trying new things. Here are a few ideas, and something for all tastes. […]
A perfect, pretty and pink winter
Winter is usually the time for dark colour palettes and moody inspired hues, but 2022 trends are showing something quite different. Bright colours have been wildly popular in autumn and winter fashion shows this year, seeing Valentino famously go bold with an almost entirely pink collection. Colour has the ability to shift your mood, and […]
Bring on winter favourites
Tucking up inside with a hot bowl of tasty soup, gorgeous gooey pasta or mouth-watering pizza is one of the good things in life during cold, wet days. Even better is that many of these winter favourites don’t take long to make, especially with a bit of forethought, and creative pantry shelf stocking. Here are […]
