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 pure maple […]
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 tips: Change […]
Add a little light
One of the best ways to transform your interior spaces is with lighting. Light and shade can make a room feel comfortable but also dramatic and atmospheric. When used correctly, it can help highlight artwork on a wall, make a room look and feel bigger, or simply add a warm, gentle glow instead of harsh […]
Living life to the full
Gastronomad, author, culinary artiste, television and broadcasting bon vivant all describe Peta Mathias. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch catches up with her after a recent cooking school in Christchurch. Once seen, rarely forgotten. Vivacious, colourful and a total foodie, Peta Mathias lives up to her reputation and neither time nor Covid-19 has clipped her culinary wings. […]
The great, fashionable outdoors
Us Kiwis are so lucky to have such a beautiful backyard to explore, there’s a reason we are such an outdoors-loving bunch after all. Winter weather doesn’t have to stop the adventures, in fact, the colder months are some of the best to make the most of the great outdoors. Crisp bluebird days and snowy […]
Tomato, bread and garlic soup: Riverstone Kitchen
Courtesy of Riverstone Kitchen Cook time 20 mins Prep time 5 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 400g cans chopped Italian tomatoes, or 1kg very ripe tomatoes 180ml extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced 1 bunch basil, picked ½ loaf stale ciabatta, crust removed and roughly chopped 500ml chicken stock, […]
The ultimate robot vacuum
Small things amuse small minds, and in what is easily the best robot vacuum cleaner on the market, Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott finds a small feature that does indeed amuse him for hours. When I reviewed the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ late last year, it would have been hard to believe that the then flagship […]
Living in colour
Looking for a little interior inspiration? Are your rooms feeling a little dull? Injecting some vibrancy and colour into your home is not as hard as it may seem. We can’t all be interior designers, but some key design rules can help guide you in a little DIY home refresh. Winter doesn’t have to be […]
Love your pets
We are a bunch of animal lovers here at Metropol, with many of our team having their own treasured pet at home. And we know that pets are beloved in the homes of so many of our readers. Enjoy the next few pages filled with all things pets, including some wonderful local businesses doing amazing […]
Oh so trendy
Trends come and go every year, even in the worlds of our furry friends. The pet product world is growing each year. With developments in technology, a push towards sustainability, and more research in animal health than ever, we are seeing innovative ideas and solutions making their way onto our pet friendly shelves. We take […]
