Bluff oyster populations are at risk after the discovery of a lethal parasite at two Stewart Island oyster farms.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/93219392/Bluff-oysters-at-risk-after-lethal-parasite-discovered-on-Stewart-Island-farms
Kiwis love a good pub. For the atmosphere mainly, not necessarily the food. There tends to be an emphasis on quantity over quality, with little to really excite the tastebuds.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93209203/Five-of-the-best-gastropubs-in-Auckland
This was a pretty crazy Thursday night out, The howling wind scattered leaves and papers around as we struggled past the Casino, which only at night reveals what a masterpiece of gaudiness it is with all the lights and that golden giraffe front and centre.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92762580/Restaurant-review-3-Cows-Cafe-Bar-and-Restaurant-Christchurch
If you’ve got laden fruit trees in your garden, there’s a good chance you may get a knock on the door from an eagle-eyed Colleen Bourne asking if she can take some of the crop off your hands.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/93000170/Recipe-Baked-persimmons-with-honey-and-vanilla
Diners seeking a quick health-friendly fix can find it at Hell Pizza. It has developed the nigh-impossible: a pizza that’s both tasty and healthy. What’s more, it has achieved culinary stardom by becoming the first pizza in New Zealand to attain a four-star health rating.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93135585/New-Zealands-healthiest-pizza
Once upon a time Mac’s was David, New Zealand’s original craft brew, who heroically battled Goliath – DB and Lion. Yet for all this brand’s jokey spin, every trace of edginess has been smoothed out since Goliath took it over.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/93001457/Restaurant-review-Macs-Brewbar-Wellington
OPINION: The issue of immunisation is deeply polarising as the response to Dr Lance O'Sullivan’s protest at a screening of the documentary Vaxxed shows.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93173430/Dr-Cathy-Stephenson-Vaccinations-are-part-of-a-bigger-picture
You’ve done it, I’ve done it: reached out to chocolate, cookies, pizza and the like when we’ve been upset, stressed or overwhelmed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/93192587/How-to-stop-comfort-eating-a-3-step-strategy
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments people face, especially as they age. Normally caused by muscles and ligaments around the spine, back pain can either be acute or chronic.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/93140812/Exercises-that-make-lower-back-pain-worse
A former Feilding butcher was shocked to find a calendar he gave to customers nearly 50 years ago was left anonymously in his mailbox.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92968577/Mysterious-customer-leaves-1972-calendar-in-former-Feilding-butchers-mailbox
A New Plymouth bar has served its last plastic straw with a drink - and it hasn't broken the camel's back.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93202111/Plastic-straw-ban-snug-fit-for-New-Plymouth-bar
The big smile says it all. Kanthasuvami Nallathamby struggles for words when you ask him if he likes New Zealand but his beaming smile provides the answer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93179373/From-Sri-Lanka-to-Stokes-Valley-for-Red-Cross-chef-and-refugee
One chicken, a week’s worth of dinners, and plenty of savings. Save yourself some money by doing a little butchery yourself, stock the freezer with meat and don’t worry about shopping until next week.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93083018/Making-a-chicken-last-for-a-week-of-meals
When we talk about training, we tend to focus on performance and technique – how to get bigger, faster, stronger, better. Yet these goals cannot be reached without proper recovery.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93202292/7-recovery-secrets-we-often-get-wrong
Breast reduction surgery that saw a Northland woman lose eight cup sizes, ended her suicidal thoughts and turned her life around.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/93175550/Woman-in-searing-pain-fights-for-breast-reduction
Losing hair can be a stressful experience for many people, and is a more common occurrence than you might think.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93185076/10-things-you-didn-t-know-can-cause-hair-loss
Young Kiwis tend to turn to fast food to beat the blues, then end up feeling guilty for indulging in takeaways.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/93171380/Eating-fast-food-leaves-many-feeling-guilty
We know that animals can sniff out sickness in humans, but humans might be able to detect disease in each other too.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/93171015/Smelling-out-sickness-we-re-better-at-it-than-we-thought-study-finds
As far as Instagram trends go there’s not much that’s been left untouched – who can forget the thigh gap, the Cara Delevingne eyebrows and the turmeric latte? But, just when you thought trends couldn’t get any weirder, our feeds are filling up with stomachs contorted into unrecognisable shapes. This trend is named alien yoga.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93173069/Is-the-alien-yoga-trend-really-healthy
OPINION: My first thought when I sat down to see the big screen Baywatch adaptation last week (aside from “What the hell am I doing here”), was “I’m worried about Zac Efron”.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/93176474/We-need-to-talk-about-Hollywoods-extreme-new-male-aesthetic
Unable to compete with the affordability and ease of online shopping, a long-standing independent book store has closed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/books/93191232/Independent-bookseller-closes-after-42-years-business-in-Palmerston-North
An innovative shade sail at Hamilton Zoo has been named the best in the country.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93141374/Hamilton-business-takes-national-honours-for-zoo-shade-sail
The Bulls promotion group who introduced the famous “a-bull” slogan to the world are calling it a day.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93169142/Bulls-promotion-group-who-came-up-with-a-bull-slogan-winds-up
A Rotorua couple have moved to Queenstown with 10 "burrito​ babies", three food trucks and one ambition - to be bigger than Fergburger.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/93081932/Rotorua-family-of-10-aim-to-take-off-with-Tiki-Town-food-trucks-in-Queenstown
Kiwis are converting the Chinese to two of our own traditions - pies and craft beer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93136807/Kiwi-pies-and-beers-becoming-popular-in-China
A taste of… Dose Diner, 295 Blenheim Rd, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93073251/Cafe-review-Dose-Diner-Christchurch
Restaurateur Giulio Ricatti​, owner of Newtown's Cicio Cacio Osteria and the modern South American inspired Franziska​ in Seatoun now has a new CBD-based venture – Bastardo.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/92723019/Cafe-Chat-Franziskas-little-sister-opens-in-the-CBD
A taste of… Salty Pidgin, 5 Todman St, Brooklyn, Wellington.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93041365/Restaurant-review-Salty-Pidgin-Brooklyn-Wellington
Food collective Little High Eatery opened in Christchurch last week. You’ll find it at the new McKenzie and Willis precinct at 181 High St, next to Madam Woo.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93009338/Cafe-chat-Little-High-Eatery-adds-big-wow-factor-to-central-Christchurch
Fans of New York-style eatery and bar Five Boroughs rave about its mac and cheese.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92858666/Recipe-Creamy-mac-and-cheese-from-Five-Boroughs
Tropical Chinese Restaurant
941a Victoria St, Hamilton
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93003315/Review-Tropical-Chinese-Restaurant-Hamilton
Pies make the ultimate rugby-watching food. I love nothing more than having a few mates around on a Friday or Saturday night for a drink or two, a good catch-up, and a satisfying piece of pie.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92962083/Recipes-Spiced-lamb-eggplant-pies-and-chicken-leek-mushroom-pie
“Comfort food” … see, already you are smiling inside.
The words might be well-worn from four decades use now, but we still love “comfort food” and respond happily. No-one’s going tire of the idea of feeling cosy, especially if it’s as easy as popping a pie instead of a pill.
Winter’s here, peak “comfort food” season. Hearty, doughy, sticky, fatty, and cheesy foods.
Comfort food means a big casserole with dumplings, or macaroni cheese - with extra cheese - or gelatinous lamb shanks melting into a pool of dark sauce and served with a mound of buttery mashed potato.
A time-honoured tradition, the quintessentially-English high tea is the perfect way to celebrate Queen’s birthday during the long weekend. For tea lovers, it’s the ideal opportunity to drink endless cups while indulging in a selection of sweet treats and sandwiches, or for those who prefer something a little fancy, there’s usually the option to swap tea for Champagne.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93020250/Neat-Places-The-best-place-to-enjoy-a-high-tea-in-Christchurch
OPINION: The term “beer hunter” was coined by the late, great English writer Michael Jackson, and referred to his seemingly endless travels during which he sought out, then wrote about, interesting and unusual beers he’d found. For the past fortnight I’ve been on a road trip through Northern California and up into Oregon in search of great beer, but I’d hardly call it hunting: you’d have to be blind or extremely unlucky not to find good beer in this neck of the woods.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/93017316/Geoff-Griggs-American-Northwest-is-a-beer-hunters-dream
Oh, how I have fretted over writing this column. It’s not because I don’t like goats’ cheese, or even goats’ milk. I’m even quite partial to goat meat, though I’m not so sure about its attempted rebranding as “chevron”. No, my worries are purely grammatical. You see, I’m never sure if we are talking about goat milk (the generic milk of goats); goat’s milk (the milk of one goat); or goats’ milk (the milk of many).
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/93007639/Recipes-Goats-cheese-herb-omelette-slow-cooked-goat-and-goats-milk-caramel
“Just as we find our feet we go and make it all crazy again.”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93018017/Megan-Priscott-of-Red-Kitchen-shares-her-favourite-things-about-the-Waikato
Kaikoura’s warm hospitality is being pitched to kick-off a new tourism app.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93067390/New-tourism-app-offered-to-Kaikoura-business-free-as-a-reflection-of-hospitality
Move over cronuts (391,000 posts), avocado toast (101,900) and gravity cakes (675): #cloudeggs (5000 and another 1000-plus when you drop the “s”) are having a moment on Instagram.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93123297/Cloud-eggs-Not-worth-the-hype
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to weight-loss, and a flexible approach can be as beneficial as a structured one, according to a new study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93141523/Flexible-eating-is-as-effective-as-controlling-calories-study-finds
Stuart and Sally Daddy have owned The Lounge Suite Company in Blenheim for the past six years.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93144158/The-lowdown-The-Lounge-Suite-Company-in-Blenheim
Messy, wet and cold mud pies may be the hot winter dish on menus at preschools around the country.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92727181/Mud-Kitchens-are-a-messy-business
OPINION: Resilience, in regards to psychology, is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress - such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/93136884/Lisa-Tamati-Resilience-The-most-important-trait-you-will-ever-develop
For career homewares buyer Sarah Parker, the chain of design shops we know and love as Shut the Front Door are her personal outlet for creativity.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93030703/Shop-talk-Shut-the-Front-Door
Uncontrolled, clandestine euthanasia practices to help the terminally ill to die could be avoided if New Zealand legislated to control physician assisted dying, a Belgian medical expert says.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/93115262/Law-change-needed-to-stop-clandestine-assisted-deaths-says-Belgian-euthanasia-expert
There are many brands of kids’ “gummies” on the market. They are promoted as deliciously flavoured and a great way for growing bodies (and fussy eaters) to get the nutrients they need.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93124468/Kids-vitamin-gummies-are-unhealthy-and-exploitative-and-they-should-be-banned
In a moment of working-mother madness, a colleague rammed a few cheerios into her son’s Thermos during the recent cold snap and called it lunch. Genius. Quick, warming and uses a vessel that can be a source of inspiration for a whole week of school lunches.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92919600/Hot-school-lunches-1-flask-5-easy-meals
In the latest in the Chop Chop video series, Cuisine’s Ginny Grant makes a simple tomato sauce to serve with pasta.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/93124758/Recipe-How-to-make-your-own-tomato-sauce
INDIAN ROAST CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN SOUP WITH GARLIC CROUTONS
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92898695/Recipe-Indian-roast-chicken-and-pumpkin-soup-with-garlic-croutons
It’s fortunate the owners of the Mananui Cafe have a good eye because they had to fit out the iconic Wellington eatery not once but twice.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/86514112/High-St-to-home-Maranui-Cafe
The body needs specific nutrients to support a healthy sleep cycle and if it’s not getting the nourishment it needs, we’re going to feel the effects in many ways, including poor quality sleep.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93027160/Dr-Libby-What-you-need-to-eat-for-a-good-nights-sleep
Kiwis are living longer, but to enjoy the extra years in good health they need to make smart lifestyle choices.
Ageing expert Dr Hamish Jamieson says a longer life doesn’t need to mean eking out an uncomfortable end.
Jamieson, a geriatrician and researcher at Otago University, says every decade people live two years longer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92836065/A-long-life-is-just-more-time-to-be-healthy-and-happy
It seems that everyone has great stories about moving out for the first time, and it’s clear their time flatting has left an indelible imprint on their memories.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/93097939/Flatting-cuisine-From-the-sublime-to-the-inedible
QUESTION: Can I use olive oil for cooking? L. Moncrief
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93106654/Q-A-Is-it-OK-to-use-olive-oil-as-your-default-for-cooking
Opinion: I am a big fan of dinner parties.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93013377/Dinner-parties-and-all-things-grown-up
A former director of a South Canterbury earthmoving business has been ordered to pay more than $450,000 to the company and its liquidators.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93081536/Former-director-of-liquidated-South-Canterbury-earthmoving-firm-ordered-to-pay-more-than-450-000
Our modern lives are so action-packed that it’s never been easier to become stressed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93111217/7-subtle-signs-of-high-stress-you-might-not-know-about
Phoenix palm trees with their poisonous stabbing frond spikes are taking a heavy toll on Kiwis.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93083793/The-pretty-palm-tree-that-can-bring-a-world-of-pain
With winter officially beginning this week, flu season is in swing. It’s likely your office already has a couple of sniffly, spluttery workers hiding at their desks.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93101257/Four-ways-your-co-workers-are-making-you-sick-and-how-to-stop-it
Protein is undeniably popular, but fibre far less so. There’s a fat chance you’ve likely never thought about fibre in a tasty way, especially if the first thought that comes to mind is grandma dolloping prunes on her muesli to stay “regular”.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93100915/7-taste-ways-to-pack-more-fibre-into-your-diet
Cutting out sugary drinks in favour of water has had an unexpected benefit for one south Auckland primary school.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/93027760/Toothy-smiles-show-benefits-of-sugar-free-water-only-policy
Middle daughter slams the door. “I hate you. What sort of mother are you?” she screams as I take her phone off her late at night.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/big-kids/93084589/Why-you-shouldn-t-try-to-be-your-teens-friend
Parents don’t recognise their children are overweight, a new report has found.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/93044411/Parents-don-t-recognise-their-children-are-overweight-study
Last week I let slip to a room full of people that I had not weighed myself in over six years. The news was met with a collective gasp echoing around the room.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/93082839/I-haven-t-weighed-myself-in-6-years-and-I-ve-never-been-healthier
We all know eating vegetables is a good way to improve health. And for many years the focus has been on just eating more vegetables, be it fresh, frozen or tinned.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93080445/Can-chopping-your-vegetables-boost-their-nutrients
A leading American animal rights activist doesn’t want us to go the whole hog in turning vegan, just eliminate one animal from our diet. Jon Morgan explains.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/opinion/93082111/Feathers-fly-at-vegans-radical-suggestion
Kiwi Kai founder Chris Poipoi never wanted to own a shop.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92967075/Seafood-line-goes-down-swimmingly-with-Kiwi-Kai
They came in their thousands, brimming with curiosity and hunger – and some with luggage in tow.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93065602/Paella-a-plenty-Wellington-foodies-in-heaven-at-The-Food-Show
The Big Apple it may be, but Marlborough takes the cake when it comes to the number of food outlets, with more options per capita than culinary hotspot New York City.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92967736/Marlboroughs-claim-to-culinary-fame-more-eateries-per-capita-than-New-York-City
I met Giulia at the door after her first day of work. I had been anticipating her return home all day.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93065045/A-new-job-turned-my-beautiful-wife-psychotic-and-delusional
A pub in England has put up a sign to let customers know harassment of its female staff won’t be tolerated.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/93060670/Bars-brilliant-response-to-customers-harassing-female-staff
What better way to start the day than with a steaming bowl of porridge. But which oats are best - wholegrain, rolled or steel cut?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92947302/What-is-the-difference-between-the-three-types-of-oats
A dangerous place for middle-aged men (with or without Lycra) can be the squash court. The chance of rupturing an Achilles tendon or a plaque in your coronary arteries is quite high as you lunge to meet the volley of a younger and more elastic component.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92869082/Dr-Tom-I-m-a-1962-Chevy-and-to-look-after-myself-I-need-to-drive-myself-like-one
Known as everything from Drumba to Drumfit and Poundfit, the combo of drumming and high intensity interval training is a trend blowing up in the fitness world. Stephen Heard joined New Zealand’s own Drums Alive for an introductory lesson.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92944601/We-try-drum-fitness-a-compelling-new-way-to-work-up-a-sweat
Yes, it helps to face our problems and emotional pain front on, but sometimes we need to look away for a while, too. Lucy Hone explains the practice of oscillation and how it can help us navigate life’s difficulties, big and small.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92786130/Lucy-Hone-Get-in-sync-with-the-ebb-and-flow-of-grief
Children’s author Joy Cowley and illustrator Philip Webb have worked on dozens of books together since 1980. Joy, 81, who lives in the Wairarapa, and Philip, 64, who lives in Wellington, have two new offerings out this month.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/92641188/Us-Two-Author-Joy-Cowley-and-illustrator-Philip-Webb
Breakfast is more fun when it’s a smoothie, smothered with delicious toppings and served in a bowl. We went searching for Christchurch’s best.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92833634/Where-to-find-the-best-breakfast-bowls-in-Christchurch
When a stranger suggested that my fitness levels were lacking because I can’t swim 100 metres, I questioned the meaning of fit.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/93043705/What-does-it-really-mean-to-be-fit
As the ambulance pulled away from her Marton home, doubt crept into Kay Burnett’s mind: "I thought, God, I wonder if I’ll see this house again.“ Her two daughters had already left: 9-year-old Melissa to stay with her uncle down south; 13-year-old Cherie to stay with friends. Her husband, Ian, flew with her to England, where she hoped to be among the first Kiwis to survive a heart-lung transplant.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92625383/Kay-Burnett-celebrates-30-years-of-a-ground-breaking-heart-lung-transplant
It is a truth universally acknowledged by those who use Facebook that there are some who “get” it, and some who don’t.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/social-networking/92603369/Why-some-people-are-bad-at-Facebook
I thought it best to get the controversy out of the way first.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/92960716/MasterChef-Australia-Gary-Mehigan-dishes-on-season-nine-and-Matt-Prestons-style
Classic Kiwi ice cream flavours have been squashed as chai latte and green tea ice cream take the top spot in the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93038062/Puhoi-Valley-Cafe-has-sweet-sweep-at-Ice-Cream-Awards
Here’s a peanut butter and jam sandwich – in cake form. You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter but for best results use a good-quality, natural one.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92738709/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-double-layer-peanut-butter-and-jam-cake
Are you a supermarket trolley judger?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92627109/How-to-make-your-shopping-budget-go-further
OPINION: This column is dedicated to everyone who has had or will have the flu this winter.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92971989/Beck-Eleven-Surviving-the-Great-Plague-of-2017
The pain was over in two minutes, but the after-effects lingered.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/93043475/Do-we-need-to-suffer-in-order-to-reach-peak-fitness
Muslim across Australia and New Zealand will be participating in the month-long Ramadan fast from May 26 to June 24.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/93034933/The-risks-and-benefits-of-fasting-during-Ramadan
Just like the rest of us, Jean Leslie logs onto Facebook and before she knows it a couple of hours have passed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92978321/Possibly-NZs-oldest-Facebook-user-Jean-Leslie-talks-tech-life-and-friendship
A new survey, by YouGov, has revealed that four-fifths (84 per cent) of Brits who snack instantly feel guilty about doing it.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/93043136/Is-snacking-just-a-guilty-pleasure
We’ve all been there: you have a bad meal in a dodgy joint and, frustrated over having spent your money on a plate of food you wouldn’t serve to your canine, you head online to post a rage-filled review of the place. End of story, right?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/93025200/UK-restaurant-sues-customer-for-bad-TripAdvisor-review
One of the more delicious things I’ve eaten recently (or possibly ever) was an exquisite little dish of cauliflower at Auckland’s Clooney restaurant. Not only have I been hankering after anything to do with the humble cauli ever since, but I was also struck by the fact that this beautiful vegetable rarely gets be the hero.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92742749/Recipe-Cauliflower-risotto-with-walnut-sage-pangrattato-by-Sam-Mannering
Musky, sweet, waxy … unmistakably, a smell of honey hangs in the air. Occasionally a whiff of fresh paint joins it, adding an interesting note.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93013461/Couple-discovered-successful-honey-business-on-a-road-trip
The opening of Vee N Zed Fusion means there are now 27 Vietnamese food outlets in Wellington. Evidently seeking a point of difference, chef patron Can Van Cao has decided to mix Vietnamese with what he calls “Kiwi favourites”.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/92760563/Restaurant-review-Vee-N-Zed-Fusion-Kitchen-Wellington
A Hamilton woman has decided to climb the fourth highest mountain in the world to raise awareness of mental health.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92044860/Hamilton-woman-climbing-fourth-highest-mountain-for-mental-health
Biceps, triceps and quads, Hollie Pluck has all of these popping out in tanned, toned style and awards to prove it, but she has much more on her plate - and it’s not takeaways.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/92928596/Big-win-for-musclebound-mum
The detention of a Thai chef at a popular Porirua night market has been blamed on a misunderstanding.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/93020521/Thai-restaurant-owner-shocked-after-Immigration-NZ-detains-volunteer-chef-at-Porirua-market
A new paper suggesting that anorexia might provide “insight” to those with obesity has exposed the extent of fat phobia in the community, experts say.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/93012423/Fat-hating-culture-Overweight-people-told-to-take-advice-from-anorexics
OPINION: The darkest and coldest countries in the world are always the happiest. This, on the face of it, doesn’t make sense.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92962499/Why-are-the-coldest-and-darkest-countries-always-the-happiest
Picture the archetypal mad scientist, an ageing eccentric in grubby lab coat, glasses steamed up in concentration, working on complex experiments into the wee hours amid poisonous vapours and unpleasant smells.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/beauty/92655356/A-Christchurch-made-range-of-solid-shampoos-and-conditioners-is-turning-heads
At the time of our interview, Canterbury forager Peter Langlands is planning an evening meal of fresh road-kill rabbit and foraged porcini mushrooms. He’d bagged the dead rabbit on a backroad between Waikari and Scargill and the meat was too good to waste.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92729950/A-Canterbury-forager-finds-flavours-of-New-Zealand-that-money-can-t-buy
Smashing the world record in bungy jumping doesn’t come without its potential health risks.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92977054/Vertigo-whip-lash-and-retinas-detaching-all-on-the-menu-for-bungy-world-record-breaker
It’s a life-threatening situation a few years ago that drove East Auckland resident Lynette J. Kidd to write her book I Am Sorted.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92564786/Book-guides-people-through-making-preparations
Author and comedian David Downs shares 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/92971782/A-mild-touch-of-cancer-Its-like-The-Bachelor-with-drips
As the temperature drops, we’re approaching that season where it seems like there’s always a cold going around.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/beauty/92923747/Beauty-products-for-when-you-re-sick-but-still-have-to-face-the-world
Family-owned Marlborough wine company Saint Clair Family Estate has picked up a haul of awards at a prestigious international wine competition in the United Kingdom.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92962616/Saint-Clair-Family-Estate-picks-up-New-World-Producer-of-the-Year-trophy-at-UK-on-trade-awards
Having someone on the lookout for overpriced wine seems a no-brainer for a place like Marlborough.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92916412/Becoming-a-Justice-of-the-Peace-Not-just-seizing-overpriced-wine
If you’re wanting to avoid the jitters of coffee but looking to warm yourself inside and out, you can’t really go past a nice cup of hot chocolate.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92906107/Five-of-the-best-hot-chocolate-drinks-in-Auckland
For ages, I’ve been keeping my eye on a sign signalling a new Malaysian restaurant in the north end of Victoria St. Clearly there was a refurbishment going on and the work seemed to take a while.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/92764643/Review-Lazat-Malaysian-Restaurant-Bar-Hamilton
Step off the street into Baretta and you are immediately in one of the most atmospheric places to dine in Christchurch with its black ceiling, ornate gold cornice, dark wood and that amazing hypnotic peacock wallpaper.
Your eyes widen when you walk in. It’s different, even a little intimidating. It's dark and moody and feels of another time. Baretta is the kind of place to have a few drinks and act bigger than you really are.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92581752/Restaurant-review-Baretta-Christchurch
Grey days already threatening to tempt you into the arms of a warm, buttery croissant?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92962338/How-to-bring-hygge-to-your-plate-in-winter
Despite arthritis in her hands, an 83-year-old woman is still tickling the ivories for her community.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92868681/83-years-old-and-still-playing-the-piano
I walked past two friends of my daughters, fundraising for the Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92915051/Why-palliative-care-is-crucial-for-patients-and-their-families
Holding onto a secret is hard work. It requires constant effort and deceit. Whether it’s an affair, a crime, or something sensitive entrusted to you by another person, carrying a secret on your shoulders is undoubtedly an emotional strain.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/92882466/Keeping-secrets-impacts-negatively-on-your-health
A popular Auckland restaurant has promised to trespass reviewers after a weekend review left one eatery seething.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/92935977/Restaurant-bans-critics-over-review
You’ve heard the news: Krispy Kreme is coming to our shores next year.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92930018/Tasting-Krispy-Kremes-competition-in-south-Auckland
A Waikanae local is hoping her new cafe will fill a need and promote business in her home town, despite being located away from the Kapiti Expressway.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92874539/New-cafe-Sunday-Cantina-to-open-in-Waikanae
Perhaps it’s the lifestyle that gives Stephanie Lynch her calm and contented manner, her air of fulfilment.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/92712717/Stephanie-Lynch-shares-her-favourite-things-about-the-Waikato
Parents need to assess if their children feel comfortable attending any upcoming concerts in New Zealand, or consider cancelling if they feel too scared following the fatal attacks at an Ariana Grande concert this week, experts suggest.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/92924527/How-to-talk-to-your-children-if-they-re-worried-about-attending-a-concert-expert
The other day I sent an invoice to a client. Well, I thought I had… until I received a PayPal email notifying me that I, in fact, had paid my client $1000.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/92923245/The-6-best-things-about-making-a-mistake
Sally Geary is very much a poacher-turned-gamekeeper.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/92923664/Shortland-Street-at-25-How-the-Kiwi-soap-strives-to-get-the-medicine-right
The family of a Christchurch woman losing her battle with cancer hope to bring her final wish to visit Paris to life.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/92677476/Race-to-fulfil-Canterbury-cancer-sufferers-Paris-dream
Summer is over and with it some of our favourite seasonal produce.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92897814/10-different-ways-to-use-frozen-fruit-and-veg-in-winter
The Eye reporter Joanna Griffiths visits Pat Hoffmann from the Southland Bee Society to make cyser mead for her 60-minute challenge.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/92780693/60-minute-challenge-Something-is-brewing
The timer is about to be set.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92889959/Southland-teens-win-culinary-challenge
We’ve indulged our way through the country’s main centres and found 40 amazing dishes that you simply must try. If you already have, then go get seconds because we rate them amongst the best in New Zealand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92581618/The-top-10-must-try-dishes-in-Auckland-Christchurch-Waikato-and-Wellington
A taste of… The Churchill, 132 Lambton Quay, Wellington.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/92719478/Review-The-Churchill-Wellington
People travel far and wide for Lydia’s date scones at Seashore Cabaret, named after the baker who created them.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92778609/Recipe-Delicious-date-scones-from-Seashore-Cabaret-Wellington
Teenage entrepreneur Jed Joyce is continuing to grow his Rollickin Gelato empire with an expansion of its flagship store and plans to open a second at the Christchurch Arts Centre.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/92726643/Cafe-chat-Young-entrepreneur-expands-gelato-empire-in-Christchurch
Courtenay Place hangout The Bangalore Polo Club will reopen soon, unveiling a revamped courtyard and a new Mediterranean-influenced menu to match.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/92525985/Cafe-Chat-Bangalore-Polo-Clubs-new-Mediterranean-influenced-courtyard
A taste of… Paris For The Weekend, 57 Charles St, Kaiapoi.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92795220/Review-Paris-For-The-Weekend-Kaiapoi
The recent plea to stop feeding birds breadcrumbs reminded me of the poem by Wellington writer Adrienne Jansen, which weaves together stories from South Asian refugees in New Zealand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92671648/Recipes-Black-rice-salad-congee-with-chilli-egg-and-coconut-caramel-rice-pudding
A taste of… Sweet Rose Cafe, 47 Bridge St, Tokoroa
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/92823187/Review-Sweet-Rose-Cafe-Tokoroa
A great way to get out and about during the week, and learn a little something while you’re there, quiz nights, bingo nights, chats with politicians and free screenings make certain Christchurch hospitality spots a popular place to be. Find one at your local or head a little further afield to check out what’s happening on the other side of town.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92671168/Neat-Places-Hot-spots-to-quiz-chat-or-meet-politicians-around-Christchurch
OPINION: Tom was a man and is now a wine, the latter having been named after the former.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/92764650/John-Saker-The-legend-of-Tom-lives-on
I think sometimes my boys must tire of eating the contents of their lunch boxes as much as I do making them. On my part, this has mostly to do with having a new baby in the house and subsequently not having the time I’d like to get creative with lunches.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92783169/Recipes-Quinoa-seed-crackers-and-banana-cashew-and-chocolate-biscuits
Do you think you can you taste the difference between a $7.99 bottle of wine and a $25 bottle?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92746410/Can-Kiwis-taste-the-price-difference-between-expensive-and-cheap-wine
Jack Townend spends more in a week at McDonald’s than most millennials spend in a month on eating out.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/92763108/Can-you-afford-to-eat-McDonalds-six-days-a-week
Karen Gonzalez has been happily serving food and coffee at the side of the road for the past two years; then came the quake, the customers and the complaint.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92828065/Food-truck-on-alternative-highway-forced-to-close-doors-during-purple-patch
There is something very peaceful about sitting outside overlooking playing fields with the Havelock Marina and the Pelorus Sounds beyond. I’m at the creatively named, nautically themed Captain’s Daughter, a craft beer bar and bistro in Havelock town.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92887954/Restaurant-review-The-Captains-Daughter-Havelock
Much has been taught in the realm of relaxation around taking deep breaths.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92896094/How-you-should-be-exhaling
OPINION: I knew it. I knew it wouldn’t be too long until Nadia Lim and the team at My Food Bag released a “weight loss” package, tied up of course in the faux title “weight management”.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92850530/Food-providers-more-about-weight-anxiety-than-weight-loss
In the latest in the Chop Chop video series, Cuisine’s Ginny Grant shows you how to achieve poached-egg perfection.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92872753/Recipe-How-to-poach-an-egg
How does an Aussie influence New Zealand foodies, and how does she give them a voice?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/women-of-influence/92683361/Lauraine-Jacobs-Kelli-Brett-on-driving-New-Zealand-Cuisine
With a love for New Zealand and baking, it makes sense that Hungarian couple Zoltan and Greta Loranth are behind Doppio, a brand new bakery and cafe in the heart of Thorndon.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92658468/Whats-new-on-the-streets-near-you-Doppio-bakery-and-cafe-Tinakori-Rd
Liquid, oats and heat. That’s all it takes to make porridge. Super simple to prepare, and even easier to sink into a “quick ‘n’ easy” food rut.
Fear not, different grains can be used to make this winter staple, and plenty of indulgent or wholesome toppings are making their way into the bowl. Think quinoa instead of oats, or baked quince and lemon mascarpone instead of the classic brown sugar and cinnamon.
There’s also savoury porridges to try, like the Chinese rice porridge dish congee (con-gee). Pork, chicken or fish can be added to the cozy rice porridge for a very different start to the working day, or can be taken to work for lunch.
Spelt, rye and cinnamon porridge with pear and prune compote
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92838470/Reinvent-porridge-and-supercharge-your-winter-breakfast
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE MEE GORENG
Serves 4-5
Ready in: 25 min
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92622415/Recipe-Chicken-Vegetable-Mee-Goreng
It’s no secret New Zealanders like a drink. But we’re less enthusiastic about the costs of drinking.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92493029/Guide-to-bring-the-booze-bill-down
Monica Stretch tipped the scales at 120 kilograms after she gave birth to her daughter four years ago. The Wainuiomata mother of four smoked, drank too much booze, and puffed walking anywhere. She fed her young family takeaways several nights a week.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92645709/How-the-Iron-Maori-event-is-changing-lives
OPINION: “Coffee in a cone – delicious new trend.”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92861257/If-you-bait-a-hook-with-avocado-someone-will-bite
The University of Oxford has found that widespread adoption of vegetarianism would cut food-related emissions into the environment by 63 per cent. However, the “all-or-nothing” requirements of a vegetarian or vegan diet limit many people from helping tackle climate change in this manner.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92842423/Become-a-reducetarian-Ten-countries-to-learn-from
Working in frontline hospitality is a tough, thankless job. Staff have to deal with rude, demanding customers and horrific situations, all with a smile.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92830953/New-Zealand-restaurant-staff-reveal-worst-diner-experiences
There are many ways, both sweet and savoury, to enjoy the goodness of rolled oats – and not just for breakfast.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92645831/Recipe-Easy-fruit-and-nut-oat-slice
In place of breadcrumbs, add ground or processed rolled oats to hamburger patties, meatloaf or meatballs to give them extra body and help bind the mixture.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92645386/Recipe-Crispy-oat-patties
Peter Lowry is an award-winning mixologist who will be appearing at the Wellington Food Show on May 26-28.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92734297/Look-Whos-Talking-Q-and-A-with-award-winning-mixologist-Peter-Lowry
Raw brussels sprouts offer a crisp take on this much-maligned vegetable. Together with the radicchio, it makes a slightly bitter salad, which works beautifully as a contrast to the richness of the lamb.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92643101/Recipe-Brussels-sprout-and-radicchio-salad
Keeping the starter simple can be a great idea when you’re serving a feast – just fabulous bread and beautiful butter and you’re done. Wakame is a type of seaweed; also known as Japanese kelp, it thrives around our coastlines. Its natural saltiness gives butter a beautiful flavour. You’ll find it at organic or health food shops and possibly some larger supermarkets.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92641682/Recipe-Wakame-butter-with-rye-sourdough
Make a delicious crumble pudding topping with this easy recipe.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92644607/Recipe-Oat-fruit-crumble
Porridge served savoury is the next thing on our breakfast menus.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92644966/Recipe-Savoury-wholegrain-porridge
Slow-roasted lamb is such a great way to feed a crowd because you can forget about it for hours while it’s in the oven. Gremolata, sprinkled over the meat when served, cuts through the fattiness with its punchy flavours.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92641267/Recipe-Slow-roasted-lamb-leg-with-green-olive-gremolata
Winter drinks are best hot, spiked and swilled at leisure.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92836872/Hot-spiked-winter-drinks-to-sip-in-front-of-the-fire
For identical twins Maria Pignaton Pontin and Paulina Pignaton Pandolfi, May 24 is a truly momentous occasion. The women will celebrate their 100th birthday - a century of companionship, love and sisterhood.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/92856182/Identical-twins-celebrate-turning-100-with-a-sweet-photoshoot
Turning 30 was an extra special occasion for Bradley Houia of Gulf Harbour on Saturday.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92825447/Extra-special-milestone-for-Bradley
Let’s talk seriously about periods.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92830610/The-reason-girls-are-getting-their-period-earlier
Pavlova is a classic celebration dessert and this recipe gives it a wintry twist. The combination of pears, ginger cream, and rich caramel, alongside the crisp and chewy pavlova, makes for a wonderful dessert. It’s a bit messy, which keeps things a casual and approachable – perfect for a family feast. The recipe is adapted from a New Zealand food blog called Toast.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92643649/Recipe-Brown-sugar-pavlova-with-poached-pears-and-caramel-sauce
