Tying the knot in 2020
You’ve got your something old? Something borrowed? Something blue? Well if you’re still running around trying to find your something new – we’ve got you covered. Who says the rhyme must only apply to what the bride is wearing down the aisle? We investigate the upcoming trends of tying the knot in 2020. Green […]
The Bespoke Specialists
The true meaning of bespoke refers to handcrafted design, developed in close consultation with the client. The talented team at Via Sollertia are the bespoke specialists, delivering a personal design and creation service for clients who want a unique piece of jewellery. “We design and craft creations fully by hand – without using […]
Slay the silver grey!
Gone are the days where grey meant dull and lifeless. At V For Hair and Beauty Merivale, the talented team can get you turning heads as a silver siren! Because today, going grey doesn’t mean letting yourself go, V For Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee says. “We can give you a shimmering sexy […]
Hangin’ round Hanmer
Deemed a resort town, Hanmer Springs is the perfect place to get one final weekend away before the year kicks into full swing. Situated in North Canterbury, less than two hours away, the bustling location has a little bit of everything for everyone. We’ve put together a list of must-dos in the tiny hotspot, so […]
Kickin’ round Kaiapoi
It’s a summer of celebration, concert and community in Kaiapoi this year. Make the most of this little town in the Waimakariri District. KAIAPOI COMMUNITY GARDEN 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Date: 8 March Location: Kaiapoi Community Garden Ten years of anything is definitely worth celebrating and Kaiapoi knows how to do so in style. […]
Dedicated to GF
The Totally Gluten Free Bakery (TGF Bakery) is dedicated to making delicious and solely gluten-free food daily at their Colombo Street premises, which can be bought over the counter or be delivered anywhere in the city. In fact, TGF Bakery has become so trusted a name within the Coeliac and GF community that they pretty […]
Divine Vines
Only 15 minutes from Christchurch Airport, the beautiful Melton Estate is a family-owned boutique winery, restaurant and event venue. Set amidst 12 acres of vines, visitors can relax on the expansive deck and take in the beautiful surroundings the of lawns, gardens and the lush pinot noir vines surrounding the restaurant. The winery […]
Recreating a coffee icon
Bink Bowler started making the coffee we have all come to love at the sprightly age of 13 and at age 19, 10 years ago, he and some other coffee guys founded Memphis Belle Coffee House in Wellington. It became iconic, gaining a cult following in the capital. Bink learnt so much about […]
Cool Beans!
Why it’s cool to support ‘local’ for your caffeine fix The coffee industry is very competitive and so too is the hospitality sector. At present we are reading on a regular basis that many local hospitality businesses are closing their doors due to increasing costs and a saturated market. Several Christchurch based roasteries […]
Spicy Sprout & Mushroom Noodles with Five-Spice
INGREDIENTS 300g brussels sprouts and their sprout tops, the sprouts halved or quartered, the sprout tops shredded 1 tbsp oil or ghee 400g mushrooms, any type, roughly chopped 3cm piece of ginger, finely chopped or grated 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated 1 fresh red chilli, seeds too, finely chopped 3/4 tsp five-spice 2 […]