New Zealand has an undeniably strict policy when it comes to serving alcohol, with stories of international documents being rejected and 34-year-olds without means of a photo ID regularly making headlines.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/89903146/Buying-alcohol-in-NZ-What-are-your-rights-when-shopping-with-others
Thinking of a chicken takeaway meal for tonight? Then you’re probably better to go with McDonald’s than Subway.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/89921328/DNA-tests-find-Subway-chicken-only-50-per-cent-chicken
A taste of… Mr Go’s, 59 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89687579/Review-Mr-Gos-Wellington
Northern Vietnamese eatery Where’s Charlie? has opened a second branch in Lambton Quay, just down the road from their Capital Market kiosk.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89537888/Cafe-Chat-Vietnamese-favourite-Wheres-Charlie-opens-second-Wellington-eatery
Now that we have 60 fruit trees to call our own, preserving has taken on a whole new meaning.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89755840/Recipes-Plum-spice-cake-and-rhubarb-and-raspberry-ice-blocks
A taste of… Rollickin’ Gelato, 35 New Regent St, Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89753986/Review-Rollickin-Gelato-Christchurch
A taste of Canterbury is now being lovingly served to diners at Gatherings. The new restaurant, at the rebuilt Carlton Courts, is all about sustainable, seasonal and hyperlocal plant-based food.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89611685/Cafe-chat-A-taste-of-Canterbury-at-Gatherings
Coconut Plum Muffins
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89669308/Recipe-Nadias-Coconut-Plum-Muffins
A taste of… The Kirk Cafe, at 6 Te Aroha St, Hamilton East
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/89199936/Review-The-Kirk-Cafe-Hamilton
Last year, Time magazine described butter as a “middle of the road” food – not as bad as the dreaded sugar, but not quite as nutritionally sound as extra virgin olive oil.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89755920/Recipes-Tuna-caper-butter-brown-butter-sultana-biscuits-and-brioche
Nostalgia Festival returns for a fourth year, and brings with it not only a medley of musical and artistic talent, but some of Christchurch’s best artisan food. These businesses will swap kitchens and cafes for humble stalls on March 4.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89756051/Neat-Places-to-grab-a-bite-at-the-Nostalgia-Festival
Dizzy and Lola sit on the pavement in Raglan’s main street devouring multi-coloured ice blocks, blonde heads still, brown eyes dreamy, silent now they’ve each been allowed their favourite chocolate and caramel flavour.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89773706/Maree-Harris-shares-her-favourite-things-about-the-Waikato
Now we’re heading into vintage (it started a couple of weeks ago in Northland), I asked a few winemakers what they’d been reading and listening to recently. Why? Because I have a theory, which roughly goes like this: what they feed their minds, they feed their vines and wines.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/89850670/John-Saker-Is-food-for-the-mind-food-for-the-vine
Under the Gun (M, 110 mins) ★★★★
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/film-reviews/89915589/Movie-review-Under-the-Gun-is-eye-catching-entertaining-and-frighteningly-enlightening
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced its first list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens”, detailing 12 families of bacteria that agency experts say pose the greatest threat to human health and kill millions of people every year.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/89891216/These-12-superbugs-pose-the-greatest-threat-to-human-health-WHO-says
For the ladies who are sick of being hassled at bars - there’s a new bar in Australia where it’s forbidden.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89892396/The-bar-where-men-aren-t-allowed-to-approach-women
Well, I found something more painful than getting a large needle stuck in your bone – pulling the plaster off afterwards.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89900378/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-In-which-David-finds-out-cancer-is-not-all-it-s-cracked-up-to-be
I like a good life hack, especially when it allows me to use stuff I already own instead of buying specialist products for the job.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89887495/Why-is-vinegar-used-in-every-home-hack-Here-are-35-uses-for-it
Want to know what a healthy gut and Gisele Bundchen have in common (apart from a flat stomach)? They are both fans of the anti-inflammatory diet.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89893606/Why-anti-inflammatory-eating-is-the-next-big-thing
Hollywood star Patrick Stewart seems far too fit for a man of his age. But as he steps into the world of the X-Men franchise for what could be the last time, he has age on his mind.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/89623226/Logan-actor-Patrick-Stewart-on-birthdays-superheroes-and-X-Men
Your body is made in the kitchen, so the saying goes. But what of working out?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89889462/Why-is-exercise-useless-for-weight-loss
For many, the chance to have a lie-in most mornings is one of the luxuries afforded by retirement.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89870002/Long-morning-lie-ins-may-be-early-Alzheimers-symptom
Peak performance is a series following reporter Helen Harvey through her 10-week journey as part of Mt Taranaki Ascending, a 10-week holistic health programme that encourages people to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89833130/Peak-performance-Walking-the-talk-all-the-way-to-the-Patuha-trig
Organisers of Wairarapa’s newest music festival are hoping it won’t descend into a mire of mud the way its English namesake usually does.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/89268967/New-music-festival-set-for-Wairarapa-vines
This simple, flavour-packed rare beef salad from Cuisine’s Ginny Grant is just the ticket for those long summer evenings.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89877757/Recipe-Rare-beef-salad-with-avocado-beetroot
New Zealanders don’t think they need to talk about their problems. We’ve had it instilled in us that therapy is terribly “American” and self-indulgent, and we’re better off suffering in silence.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89776475/Ten-signs-you-should-see-a-counsellor-or-therapist
False information and a lack of recent flu epidemics have made pregnant women complacent about immunisation, says a nursing expert.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/89842078/Low-immunisation-rates-due-to-false-information-and-complacency-says-nursing-expert
A number of businesses have left a central Blenheim street, but a real estate agent is confident a refurbished building will give it a new lease of life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89836064/Refurbished-building-could-light-up-quiet-Queen-St-in-central-Blenheim
The idea of aircraft as flying germ incubators where every surface is crawling with nasties, where you’re breathing air that has just come from the lungs of the guy coughing and sneezing in the row behind is deeply troubling for some flyers, but is it really as bad as all that?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/89842965/Air-quality-and-plane-toilets-Why-flying-can-make-you-sick
Steph Fry is starting a revolution against “revolting” disposable coffee cups.
The Motueka businesswoman is determined to make the town, west of Nelson, the first in New Zealand to be dump disposable cups and replace them with reusable and 100 per cent recyclable containers.
Steph and her husband James Fry started a coffee roastery, Celcius Coffee, in Wellington 14 years ago. From the get-go, Fry said sustainability was part of their ethos.
“Being in this industry we felt that we had an obligation to try and minimise waste as much as possible. One of the biggest, most revolting elements of the coffee industry is the disposable takeaway cups.”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89714162/IdealCup-coffee-couple-want-to-make-Motueka-a-disposable-cup-free-zone
Tender, sweet, spicy, smokey, savoury, possibly a bit of a vinegary kick - that’s what we’re looking for in good barbecue: balance.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89829521/Meatstock-NZ-learning-how-to-judge-NZs-best-barbebcue
Before MasterChef, there was Mrs P. Hunt.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89623665/Lynda-Hallinan-Life-was-simpler-when-housewives-were-as-thick-as-two-planks
There is something a little magical about cake decorating.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89598091/Icing-on-the-cake
US President Donald Trump has inspired a sandwich. And it’s full of baloney.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89832732/New-York-bodega-adds-Trump-Sandwich-to-its-menu
Q: Bone broth, do you use or recommend it? I’m a breastfeeding mum. It’s in a recipe I want to make and they say how nutritious it is. Thanks, Gen.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89689342/Ask-Dr-libby-Do-you-back-the-use-of-bone-broth-for-a-breastfeeding-mum
Tucked away on a busy Wellington street sits Nick Hensman’s hidden gem.
He’s not sure how old it is, but he knows it’s special and unique.
It’s called a rolling mill.
A rolling mill is a set of rollers used to flatten and shape precious metals, which are then handcrafted into bespoke pieces of jewellery.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89647893/Bespoke-jewellery-company-The-Rolling-Mill-shines-in-Aro-Valley
I came, I saw, I ate. I mean, I ate a lot. Every day, I packed away the amount a whole family might eat in a week. Why wouldn’t I? I was, after all, in Melbourne, a city blessed with beauty and brains but also, a very sizeable belly.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/89367503/Melbourne-A-haven-for-the-hungry
Can we talk about Chelsea Winter?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89510725/Leah-McFall-Can-we-talk-about-Chelsea-Winter
Seasoned entrepreneur Rachel Lewis is a strong believer that patience is power, but when she founded the New Zealand Women’s Entrepreneur Network she did not have to wait long for membership requests to flood in.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89678796/The-NZ-Womens-Entrepreneur-network-helps-women-start-their-own-businesses-from-scratch
A single mother in her 20s who suffers from a multitude of mental illnesses and spent time in a women’s refuge, has taken advantage of social media and online learning to give her daughter a better life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89624969/Single-mum-battles-with-mental-illness-and-starts-booming-make-up-business
“You have to die of something," grinned a forestry worker out the back of Lake Rotorua.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/80732741/Dr-Tom-Mulholland-No-one-on-their-death-bed-ever-says-you-have-to-die-of-something
Crying is the manifestation of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we can’t hold inside what we feel any more. We cry when we’re at our best, and when we’re at our worst.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89727303/Manifesto-Men-its-OK-to-cry-sometimes
It’s been called one of the most challenging workouts around; a fitness regime so intense that it was originally purposed for frontline troops. But how does acting like a frog, bear and iguana hold up as a legitimate workout regime? Stephen Heard signed up with Auckland’s Body Torque to discover more about the world of ZUU.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89603480/Zuu-Is-this-the-most-challenging-workout-ever
While rice crackers are often promoted as a healthier alternative to regular crackers or crisps, many are high in fat, salt and artificial flavours while low in fibre – not ideal for munching freely. How then to choose? We set out to help by comparing 3 flavours from a leading brand for nutrition, cost and taste.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89604957/Are-rice-crackers-really-healthy-We-put-three-flavours-to-the-test
As I’ve done the rounds of various schools and businesses over the past weeks, talking to staff and students about how to live happier and more productive lives, the topic of goal setting has come up. It’s not unusual at this time of year when employers are setting KPIs (key performance indicators, for those not up on corporate lingo) and parents are being invited to parent-teacher meetings. And it’s not just jargon; there’s considerable research showing goal setting works as a way to get what you want at work and in life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/82914546/Lucy-Hone-How-to-get-what-you-want
Love it or hate it, pineapple on pizza is a combination created in Canada, according to the country’s prime minister.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89807654/Pineapple-on-pizza-is-a-Canadian-creation-Justin-Trudeau-says
Complementary medicine has received a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks. First, a study focused on potential safety concerns about taking herbal products. Second, ABC’s Four Corners looked at the need for better regulation of product claims, and questioned the credibility of the pharmacy industry for endorsing and selling these products.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89806804/Do-you-know-what-s-in-the-herbal-medicine-you-re-taking
Macaroons, not to be confused with macarons, are one of my favourite types of cookie. They consist mostly of coconut, aren’t overly sweet and have a lovely crumbly texture.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89757835/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-dark-chocolate-macaroons-with-strawberry-dust
The battle for the best scone in New Zealand is not a topic I’m an expert in because, well, I haven’t tried every scone in New Zealand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/89719794/Going-in-search-of-New-Zealands-best-scone-in-Wanaka
Ladies, listen up - it’s the period product we’ve all been waiting for. And the best part? It was designed by a man.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89801695/A-man-has-created-a-feminine-lipstick-as-an-alternative-to-pads-tampons-and-cups
This weekend is your opportunity to help cancer patients shift their focus from illness to wellness.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89678947/Climb-Mt-Victoria-and-help-cancer-patients-shift-from-illness-to-wellness
The (allegedly) elusive nature of the female orgasm is closer to being demystified.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/89761675/New-research-reveals-secrets-of-the-female-orgasm
Your bed - possibly the most used and least appreciated piece of furniture in your entire house. That is, until you wake up one day with a crick in your neck.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/89731416/Lumbar-vs-slumber-how-to-capture-the-perfect-sleep
We’re drinking more beer - and other drinks, official statistics suggest.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/89768793/Kiwis-appear-to-be-getting-back-their-taste-for-alcohol
It’s challenging during these long summer days to come up with meals that satisfy but are not too heavy. Carbs and warm weather turn me into a fat sleepy labrador; endless leaves don’t quite cut it either. I think this dish ticks all the boxes pretty well.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89756056/Recipe-Sam-Mannerings-salad-of-wild-rice-salmon-edamame-and-pickled-ginger
This week, Georgina Thomas asks for the recipe for poke salad from Home, at The Gourmet Hub, in Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89673201/Recipe-Poke-salad-bowl-from-Home
For Canadian boy Everett Botwright, who is on the autism spectrum, food is a constant struggle.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/89758111/Internet-comes-to-rescue-of-Canadian-boy-with-autism-who-ran-out-of-his-favourite-food
Opinion: Recently, I was very fortunate to attend a winemaker’s dinner at the fantastic ‘Palate’ restaurant in Hamilton, hosted by the charming and inimitable Gordon Russell of Esk Valley Wines.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89763554/Taste-of-Esk-Valley-more-than-enough-to-satisfy-the-palate
At the reading of my will in the distant future there will be at least three objects I will have made sure to be listed as part of any inheritance.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/89677089/When-I-die-and-when-I-m-gone-there-ll-be-this-one-pot-to-carry-on
Back pain is the leading cause of disability globally.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89768327/Early-death-by-back-pain-Theres-a-13-per-cent-chance
From the woman who introduced the world to vagina steaming and conscious uncoupling, Gwyneth Paltrow and the gang from goop are back with a new book that reads like The Bell Jar with make-up tutorials.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89756004/Gwyneth-Paltrow-releases-new-book-to-promote-clean-eating-and-clean-sleeping
Author and comedian David Downs will be sharing his experience with cancer in this series ‘A mild touch of the cancer’.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89734650/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-In-which-David-discovers-laughter-is-a-pretty-good-medicine
A major UK-based study has found eating 10 helpings of fruit and vegetables a day is better than the minimum recommended five.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89755070/To-live-longer-eat-10-servings-of-fruit-and-veges-a-day-study
“Live your joy,” they say. Follow where your daydreams land and that’s where your true focus should lie. Christchurch painter and gallerist Min Kim has found her way there.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/89387333/Born-to-paint-Min-Kims-artistic-journey-to-Christchurch
Food is one thing everyone enjoys, regardless of nationality, race or religion.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/89706993/World-tour-on-a-plate-at-Marlborough-multicultural-festival
As of Friday, some New Zealand beer producers will voluntarily begin printing nutritional information panels on their labels.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89739812/Kiwi-beer-industry-to-voluntarily-feature-nutrition-labels
New research has revealed New Zealand’s average life expectancy is continuing to climb among both men and women.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89730977/A-95-year-old-shares-eight-tips-for-good-health-in-old-age
Bright children are more likely to drink and smoke cannabis in their teenage years, a new English study has found.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89737801/Smart-kids-more-likely-to-smoke-cannabis
Headache and migraine sufferers will be offered some relief when the North Island’s first headache clinic opens in Auckland next week.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/89736858/Headache-over-for-headache-and-migraine-sufferers-with-new-North-Shore-clinic
Three young entrepreneurs are looking to make their mark on the football industry with an award winning app.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89697798/Auckland-entrepreneurs-take-out-major-startup-prize-for-football-app
In a final salute to the summer, here are some of the season’s choicest flavours to lick, swig and swallow in Auckland.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89701164/Five-of-the-best-summer-delicacies-in-Auckland
South Auckland youths are donning their chef hats and cooking up traditional Maori food crops at Mangere Mountain.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89278782/Students-learn-how-to-farm-cook-at-Mangere-Mountain
The cicadas were deafening, a never-ending high-pitched screech, and if the noise had been on someone’s radio I’d be wild. But it’s funny how if bugs are making the racket, and you are outside sipping a wine, it sounds great.
Crudo is a new little eatery tucked into a cluster of suburban shops at Braid Rd, St Andrews. My sister-in-law Denise and I were there for a Friday meal and I’d been looking forward to it. It’s been set up by hospitality couple Amy Hodgson and Charlie Duncan, who own the successful Cinnamon business in the same neighbourhood as Crudo.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/89521185/Restaurant-Review-Crudo-in-St-Andrews-Hamilton
Ascending the stairs to find Maranui Cafe packed out as usual, nowadays we can all beat a retreat down to Spruce Goose at the opposite end of the beach.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/89279816/Restaurant-review-Spruce-Goose-in-Lyall-Bay-Wellington
It’s always distressing and tragic when we hear a report of shark attack. But what is the actual likelihood of dying due to a shark encounter? How concerned about this are you as you go swimming? How concerned should you be?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89717217/What-s-most-likely-to-kill-you-Measuring-how-deadly-our-daily-activities-are
Experts are calling for individuals recovering from an injury to look after their mental health.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/89665195/Woe-to-go-Is-there-a-link-between-injuries-and-mental-health
Most people who exercise regularly encounter injuries. It’s part and parcel of being an active person, unfortunately.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89595305/Find-out-what-exercises-you-shouldn-t-be-doing
When Maureen Hennis was 55, she had a heart attack. “I thought it was a stitch at first,” she says, more than a decade later. “Being a woman, I thought, it’ll be fine, just get on with it. I thought people who had heart attacks were overweight businessmen. I didn’t realise ladies who were quite fit could also have them. But, in the middle of work, I collapsed on the floor and was taken straight to hospital.”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89700533/Are-you-suffering-from-work-life-merge-syndrome
Aucklanders are flocking to a central city basement bar at the crack of dawn to start their day with a good hit of house music.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89690262/Pre-work-dance-parties-attracts-Aucklanders-to-raves-at-the-crack-of-dawn
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that across the developed world life expectancies continue to climb, pushing above 90 for the first time by 2030.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89688691/Life-expectancy-study-shows-many-to-live-beyond-90-by-2030
For two years they have been cooking in small school kitchens, now the Koha Kai team is getting ready for its biggest challenge.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89614853/Changing-lives-in-a-commercial-kitchen
Countdown recently launched an ugly produce section of fruit and vege that is perfectly edible, despite being imperfectly formed. But if we go one step further, is it OK to eat mouldy food?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89143481/Is-it-OK-to-eat-mouldy-food
Cathay Pacific has launched a hand-crafted bottled beer brewed to be drunk at 35,000 ft.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/89695583/Cathay-Pacific-release-a-beer-brewed-just-for-drinking-in-the-air
We help readers track down a dish from a restaurant or cafe. This week, Savannah Adams asks for the recipe for the Buddha feast from Le Xom in Sumner, Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89519209/Recipe-Buddha-feast-from-Le-Xom-Christchurch
Olives, anchovies, capers or mushrooms - there are plenty of pizza toppings that have people divided.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89676161/Icelands-president-wants-to-ban-pineapple-from-pizza
Wellington Wine & Food Festival comes to the capital on March 10-11, descending on the waterfront for a weekend of delicious drinks and delectable dishes.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89142225/Cafe-Chat-Wellington-Wine-Food-Festival-promises-bigger-and-better
The popular, highly-acclaimed restaurant Madam Woo has opened in Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89357079/Cafe-chat-Celebrity-chef-Josh-Emett-brings-Madam-Woo-to-Christchurch
A mother has shared a heartbreaking photo and post of her 10-year-old son’s battle with leukemia to shed light on their struggles.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89676620/Mum-captures-sons-battle-with-cancer-in-heartbreaking-photo
Sarah Sarfaiti had a decision to make: should she stay or should she go?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89614696/Southern-teen-sees-opportunity-in-Invercargill-starts-her-own-business
Author and comedian David Downs will be sharing his experience with cancer in this series ‘A mild touch of the cancer’.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89672507/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-In-which-David-realises-doctors-are-not-so-bad
Fruit has come off the menu for many in the rush to avoid sugar but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater, advise the authors of a new study exploring the relationship between nutrition and obesity.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89678438/No-fruit-doesn-t-make-you-fat-study-says
A young woman sort of screeches into my office. She’s a high performance athlete with a massive social media following and a couple of businesses running on the side.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89644926/When-being-too-busy-is-bad-for-you
Finding a little magic and mystery as the day turns to night, when hungry revellers will be looking for a place to fill up on fine fare in Christchurch, the following five are restaurants open late.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89600337/Neat-Places-Grab-a-bite-late-at-night
A fortnight ago I joined a panel of 19 brewers and industry experts in Wellington to judge the 2017 New World Beer & Cider Awards. Over two days we gathered at Westpac Stadium to work our way through 519 entries in 12 beer and cider categories.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/89511804/Geoff-Griggs-Its-a-brave-new-world-for-beer-and-cider-fans
Last June, I followed gardening tradition and planted 24 cloves of garlic on the shortest day.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89184583/Recipes-Roasted-chicken-legs-with-40-cloves-of-garlic-garlic-puree-and-garlic-soup
​We had heard… Mega Cafe is a popular destination with DIYers and weekend warriors keen for a place to sit down and plan their next backyard project.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89141825/Review-Mega-Cafe-Hamilton
A taste of… XCHC cafe, 376 Wilsons Rd, Waltham, Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89574545/Review-XCHC-cafe-Christchurch
A taste of… Foxglove Bar & Kitchen, 33 Queens Wharf.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89315974/Review-Foxglove-Bar-Kitchen-Wellington
When Amanda Ratuki was little her grandparents would come to Hamilton, pick up her and her brother, and head for their Raglan farm.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89511672/Amanda-Ratuki-shares-her-favourite-things-about-the-Waikato
Smoothies are a great way to start the day as well as up your fruit and vege intake. They’ll also give you a good boost of vitamins and minerals in something that’s easy to drink, refreshing and delicious.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89422103/Recipe-Nadias-Simple-Smoothies
I love healthy, tasty salads for lunch (and dinner for that matter), and these two have such fantastic flavour and texture combinations.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89391991/Recipes-Brown-rice-salad-and-edamame-bean-salad
There are some things in life that, smart as we are, humans just don’t quite get right. And that’s not to say that
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89664353/6-surprising-tips-to-save-time-in-the-kitchen
As the first section of the Kapiti expressway opens, a businessman is headed to court over land he says the government bought for a steal for the $630 million project.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89469676/Land-dispute-continues-as-630m-Kapiti-expressway-set-to-open
A grieving US mother, whose seven-year-old daughter died suddenly last year, has met the girl who received her little one’s heart.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/89655533/Grieving-mum-meets-little-girl-who-received-her-late-daughters-heart
Porirua got New Zealand’s first McDonald’s and it is now in line to get the Wellington region’s first re-vamped Cobb & Co.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89479921/Cobb-Co-restaurant-set-to-open-in-Porirua-a-project-backed-by-former-mayor-Nick-Leggett
It’s a challenge that in many marriages, might prompt some serious silent treatment, but one very lucky husband only inspired hilarious creativity in his wife when he complained about the lunch she had packed for him.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/89642393/Wife-writes-genius-letter-after-husbands-complaint-about-his-packed-lunch
Freezers can be an incredible tool when it comes to saving time in the kitchen, avoiding food waste, and saving valuable dollars.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89638394/5-tips-to-help-you-perfectly-organise-your-freezer
Every bit of plastic that has ever been made still exists on the planet. Once it exists it will never fully biodegrade, only break down into smaller and smaller pieces.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89628740/Quit-these-disposable-plastic-items-today
As much as we all strive to create a beautifully decorated room, it’s even more important to design a space that contributes to you getting a good night’s sleep.
“Don’t neglect your bedroom just because it is not a room seen by everyone,” said interior designer Bridget Foley.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/89611196/Decorating-for-a-better-nights-sleep
Somewhere in a parallel universe, Emma Thompson is a headmistress in an everlasting girls’ school story, issuing brisk advice, clever remarks on any given subject and punishments for infractions of the school code that are stern but indisputably fair.
When she actually played a version of this stock character in Lone Scherfig's An Education, ticking off Carey Mulligan’s errant schoolgirl for wasting her time on a man when she could be sitting the Oxbridge exam, it was as if she had slipped into a second skin.
I’m reminded of this when we meet at the Berlin Film Festival to talk about Alone in Berlin, an adaptation of Hans Fallada's 1947 novel about a working-class couple who pitch a tiny, home-made rebellion against the Nazi regime. Anna and Otto Quangel are small people; they don’t wield power and influence.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/89541102/Emma-Thompson-formidable-in-her-career-and-in-tackling-global-issues
Nelson business Proper Crisps are shaking up the big players in the snack food industry by making just that – proper crisps.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89599562/Proper-Crisps-prospering-with-hands-on-passion
Catnap, kip, snooze, siesta: whatever you call naps, there is no doubt these once frowned-upon short sleeps are gaining acceptance.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89628122/Should-you-be-taking-naps
When Ann Maree Mulders woke up still feeling unwell, she didn’t know 11 centimetres was about to change her life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89624962/Ovarian-cancer-The-forgotten-disease
Attending a rehearsal with the Wellington Community Choir on a Wednesday evening, it’s easy to see why people get hooked on singing as part of a group.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89142344/How-singing-in-a-community-choir-boosts-emotional-wellbeing
When it comes to energy, vitality and many other aspects of your health, your adrenal glands pack a hefty punch. Only the size of a walnut, these mighty glands – you have two – are part of your endocrine system and they sit just on top of your kidneys.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89535866/Dr-Libby-We-haven-t-evolved-to-cope-with-modern-life
Australian wine expert Lak Quach was renowned in the hospitality industry for his “exceptional palate” and vast knowledge, having quaffed some of the world’s rarest vintages, including a 1945 Cos d'Estournel and an 1893 Chateau Guiraud.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/89622022/Wine-expert-accused-of-320-000-vino-heist
Your sperm is as good as your father’s diet, a new study suggests.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89617317/Your-sperm-may-be-as-good-as-your-fathers-diet
The humidity was sitting around 80 per cent, but at least the rain held off for New Zealand’s largest outdoor CrossFit competition.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89604583/Competitors-work-up-a-sweat-at-New-Zealands-largest-outdoor-CrossFit-event
OPINION: Coming from a successful career on the Australian swimming team, winning three World Championship gold medals and breaking five world records (from 2004 to 2006), I had experienced the highest of highs.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89614480/How-I-went-from-world-swimming-champion-to-attempting-suicide
Warm, orange-scented waffles topped with caramelised peaches and sweetened cream make a delicious brunch dish.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89487958/Recipe-Waffles-with-grilled-peaches-and-honey-cream
Aromatic, smoky, sweet and spicy, jerk chicken is a Jamaican barbecue tradition. Serve these finger-licking skewers with pieces of fresh mango, black beans, a scattering of spring onions, fresh coriander and lime wedges for squeezing.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89487613/Recipe-Jerk-chicken-skewers
This deep-fried flatbread, sometimes called Hungarian pizza, is Hungary’s most beloved treat, often served smeared with garlic-infused oil or butter, sour cream, grated gruyère and a good sprinkling of salt. Another delicious topping (pictured) is pesto, feta, sliced tomatoes, a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89487223/Recipe-Hungarian-langos
Gochujang is a spicy red chilli paste. A key ingredient in Korean cooking, it is readily available from Asian food stores and keeps for ages in the fridge. It’s great for adding punch to sauces, soups and stews – and these taste-sensation mini burgers.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89486502/Recipe-Korean-barbecue-beef-sliders
This favourite noodle stir-fry dish from Thailand comes together quickly once you have the ingredients organised. Sriracha chilli sauce (named after the city of Si Racha) is available from Asian food stores.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89485961/Recipe-Prawn-pad-thai
A Vietnamese and Mexican amalgamation of glorious complexity, these tacos are lip-smackingly tasty.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89485596/Recipe-Pork-banh-mi-tacos
Both the custard and compote can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and brought up to room temperature before serving.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89589329/Recipe-Baked-vanilla-custard-with-blueberry-compote
A restaurant owner in Italy fed-up with unruly children has come up with a creative idea to help curb bad behaviour - he’s giving patrons with well-behaved kids a five per cent discount on their bill.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/little-kids/89583227/Restaurant-in-Italy-offers-discounts-to-patrons-with-well-behaved-children
Pharmac is investigating whether subsidising tampons and pads are within its funding powers.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/89593803/Pharmac-to-consider-funding-tampons-and-pads-following-application
Georgie Ferris is so thin people assume she has eating disorder. Instead, she has a rare and debilitating digestive condition. Her best hope for a normal life lies with a specialist in Melbourne. Samantha Gee reports.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/89540016/Unable-to-eat-Nelson-womans-battle-with-debilitating-digestive-condition
Picture it: a group of 30-something women are having dinner in a restaurant. One of them is trying to lose weight. She is intelligent, articulate and successful, but she hasn’t told her friends she’s on a diet. Instead, she is attempting to hide as much food under her fork as she can, hoping no one notices.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89591563/Why-dieting-in-secret-could-actually-sabotage-your-efforts
In my practice as a GP, I have been impressed by a few energetic and active 80 year olds who remain in good health while many their age have succumbed to various chronic diseases. So in 2005, when the University of Newcastle established a large community based health study of people aged 55 to 80, I made sure we recorded the participants’ physical activity in detail.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/89597724/More-time-walking-means-less-time-in-hospital-study
Q: I think I’m entering menopause and I’m interested in foods that support this transition – what would be your top five foods for me to include? Thanks, Heather.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89423343/Ask-Dr-Libby-What-are-the-best-foods-to-help-those-entering-menopause
A small-town eatery in France that usually serves tradesmen has been inundated with diners after being accidentally awarded a Michelin star.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/89580848/Small-cafe-shoots-to-fame-after-Michelin-star-mix-up
Hugh Jackman arrived at the premiere of Logan with a small bandage on his nose after taking to Twitter to announce he had been treated for skin cancer once again.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/89567275/Hugh-Jackman-says-hes-fine-after-latest-skin-cancer-scare
She was just potting up succulents, but the homely task would nearly cost Susan Dromgool her life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/89446536/A-two-week-coma-from-potting-mix-for-Waikato-woman-Susan-Dromgool
I’ve had every kind of relationship with my body - well, mostly the kind that didn’t work out. I didn’t really appreciate the body I was given so I sabotaged it and treated it with disrespect.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/89566157/How-I-got-the-body-I-always-wanted
Laughing hysterically for no reason whatsoever in public may be considered completely bonkers; intersperse it with slow elongated breathes and it’s called laughing yoga. Still requiring an appearance from your inner weirdo, the technique is an effective way to reduce stress and release endorphins. Stephen Heard joined Auckland’s Ponsonby Laughter Club for a morning of lols.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89371187/We-try-laughter-yoga-an-appearance-from-your-inner-weirdo
No Kiwi barbecue is complete without tomato relish and if you have given up on the idea of making it yourself there are plenty of varieties to choose from in the supermarket. But which brand tastes most like Mum’s homemade? And are some varieties better for us than others?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89371804/Which-is-the-best-tomato-relish-We-put-three-favourites-to-the-test
Psychologist Robyn Salisbury helps a reader with a relationship dilemma.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/89280522/Dear-Mrs-Salisbury-I-discovered-my-husband-masturbating
For me, the invigorating flavour of nectarines opens up the taste buds like few other things can. Combine the fruit with the satisfying texture of coconut in a cake and you’ve got a treat that delivers comfort, but also remains light and summery.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89497735/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-nectarine-and-coconut-cake
A few weeks ago, a year after I first encountered the Landsdowne Claret 1903, we crossed paths again. Ed Beetham generously delved into his family’s historic wine cache for a group of mainly overseas wine media. Like the bottle opened a year ago, this one did not disappoint. These pre-Great War Kiwi reds are holding on stubbornly, giving us all a faded but fascinating taste of the work of the Wairarapa’s first winemakers, William Beetham and his French wife Hermance.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/89509336/John-Saker-A-new-era-of-Kiwi-pinot-noir
Invercargill’s first European car dealership had its launch on Friday night, with Volkswagen opening its doors to the public.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89543588/Volkswagen-launches-new-dealership-in-Invercargill
Wanaka registered nurse Belinda Smalls has taken a leap of faith and resigned her practice role to work full time in her fledgling parenting consultancy, All Things Baby.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89254494/Wanaka-mumpreneur-Belinda-Smalls-takes-leap-of-faith
Chunks of marinated meat make delicious eating threaded onto bamboo skewers, grilled until charred then served with a sweet and spicy, peanutty dipping sauce. Using double skewers stops the meat from sliding around on the sticks.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89537767/Recipe-Pork-satay-with-peanut-sauce
Should there be any leftovers of this cake, they will keep for a few days in the fridge.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89537394/Recipe-Tropical-banana-cake-with-salted-peanut-caramel-sauce
Manawatu chefs are once again firing up their stoves for Plate of Origin.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89534875/Plate-of-Origin-returns-for-second-serving
I’m a great believer in laughing off kitchen disasters. I can’t stand it when people tell me about the time they screwed up gnocchi or profiteroles or something and that they’re just the worst cooks ever and won’t ever try again. Nobody is born with an innate sense of culinary ability. We all have to start somewhere.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89495144/Recipe-Sam-Mannerings-red-onion-rosemary-and-feta-tarte-Tatin
Behind each successful Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is a very dedicated team of volunteers who work hard all year to create another seamless event. At the helm of the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival Committee is Lucy Walter, who has been volunteering on the committee for more years than she can remember.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/89533345/Lucy-Walter-volunteers-to-organise-the-party-of-the-year-every-year
Ah, processed foods. The term has become a sweeping generalisation for anything that comes in a bag or a box.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89532216/Not-all-processed-foods-are-bad-for-you-How-they-re-made-matters
I can’t sleep and it’s because of my gherkins.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89475024/The-many-sleepless-nights-of-a-gherkin-chaser
Food websites are targeting children by luring them in with games, free stuff and children’s sections, a study has found.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89491906/Unhealthy-food-websites-targeting-children-study
It might be the saddest quote you read today: “Olive oil is becoming a luxury.”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/89512017/We-re-about-to-suffer-a-worldwide-olive-oil-shortage
OPINION: We see them all the time on our Facebook and Instagram feeds. Gym selfies have been a ‘thing’ for a while now and we know that if you’re narcissistically inclined you’re more likely to be posting them for the world to see.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89470367/The-problem-with-taking-selfies-at-the-gym
Sitting has been branded the “new smoking” for its supposed public health risks, especially for people with sit-down office jobs.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/89503932/Why-sitting-is-not-the-new-smoking
You can make this in any regular-sized loaf tin.
Serves 6 / Cooking 45 minutes / Preparation 20 minutes
40g dried mixed mushrooms
200ml late-harvest riesling
2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for the bread
400g mushrooms (I used a mix of white and portobello), sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 stalks of thyme
2 free-range eggs
200ml cream
12 red radishes
1 tablespoon salt
125ml (½ cup) white wine vinegar
115g (½ cup) sugar
1 baguette
1 teaspoon sumac
chopped chervil or dill to serve
Preheat the oven to 160ËšC. Put the dried mushrooms and wine in a small saucepan and heat to just before boiling. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes then drain the mushrooms, reserving the wine, and finely chop.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the mushrooms, dried mushrooms, shallots and thyme. Season with a good sprinkle of salt and some freshly ground pepper and fry for 10 minutes or until soft. Add the wine and cook for one minute then remove from the heat.
Allow the mixture to cool, remove the thyme stalks then transfer to a food processor and process to a puree. Add the eggs and cream and process to combine well. Taste and season with more salt to taste.
Pour the mixture into a baking tin lined with baking paper (mine was 20cm x 12cm). Place the tin in a baking tray and fill with enough water to come halfway up the tin. Bake for 35 minutes then remove from the oven, cool, cover and refrigerate until needed. This can be made up to 3 days ahead.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/89227630/Recipe-Mushroom-parfait-with-radish-sumac-baguette
A Hawke’s Bay woman says she has been let down by a failed initiative by the Napier City Council to help secure free rental spaces for new business.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/89481602/Napier-City-Council-fails-to-deliver-the-goods-on-Make-Space-programme
While drab and drizzly skies might have you doubtful, there is still officially a week and a half left of summer. We thought you’d appreciated some spirituous sunshine - just in case the weather fails.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89457377/Five-of-the-best-summer-cocktails-in-Auckland
Thousands of people gathered at Washbourn Gardens in Richmond on Saturday evening to sample the region’s first noodle market.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/89348689/Thousands-of-people-taste-inaugural-noodle-market-in-Tasman
