While berries and stone fruit are at their peak, I can’t resist using them in every which way. The berries in this cake, as well as the apricots are completely interchangeable, so if you prefer raspberries or blueberries, apricots or peaches, try those instead.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101358294/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-blackberry-cake-with-apricot-compote
There’s a generation gap at Glover Family Vineyards (aka Zephyr Wines) in Marlborough. It’s called a driveway.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101860422/John-Saker-on-wines-generation-game
Melbourne craft brewer East 9th Brewing has filed an application to trademark the colour of beer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101943686/Australian-brewer-files-application-to-trademark-colour-of-beer
Get your knives and forks ready for Manawatū’s Plate of Origin competition, which is spread over two weeks this year.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101837590/More-chances-to-eat-at-Manawat-s-Plate-of-Origin-competition-this-year
Nothing compares with fresh pasta. I’m insisting that you give this a go. Sundays demand this sort of activity. If I had children, I’d forever be distracting them with the pasta machine. I say hold back on any dried equivalent until you have the time to make fresh pasta yourself. It’s a revelation, and I don’t say that lightly.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101614923/Nothing-compares-with-Sam-Mannerings-fresh-pasta
With the high number of influenza cases continuing to climb across the America, the teenager was told he likely had the virus, too.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/101923775/A-teen-was-told-he-likely-had-the-flu-It-turned-out-to-be-late-stage-cancer
Recycling and buying secondhand are all the rage, but some things are just dangerous to buy used.
You are either buying a problem or taking a foolish risk.
​While many people would assume used underwear and socks were the real worry, microbiologist Dr Heather Hendrickson says ​textiles that can be put through a good soapy hot wash are safe.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/101780480/7-things-you-don-t-want-to-buy-used-for-health-reasons
A client recently asked me, “How often can I get away with eating junk food?”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/101912532/How-much-junk-food-can-you-get-away-with-and-still-be-healthy
A wholefoods company part-owned by former Bachelor star Art Green plans to increase staff numbers by 50 per cent after securing a $1 million funding boost.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101872744/Ex-Bachelor-NZs-food-business-hits-million-dollar-crowdfunding-target
A Sri Lankan migrant has achieved his dream of opening his own baber shop in Auckland - thanks in part to the support of one loyal customer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101872113/Auckland-barber-credits-customer-loyalty-for-helping-him-realise-his-dream
OPINION: Nestlé has always understood the value of a good story.
And no story is as powerful as linking your product with healthy, happy kids.
That’s been the big push for Milo for generations - think of Milo and images of crunchy brown powder, milk, chocolate moustaches and kids playing sport rise effortlessly up.
This just as effortlessly translates to sales because in the mad rush to do the right thing by their kids, parents have seized on Milo as a drink that will be loved and is also good for them.
READ MORE:
* Health stars to go from Milo
* Tiny town gets big Milo tin
* Trust in health star ratings falling
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101884535/Milos-on-off-love-affair-with-health-ratings
What makes a doughnut good? Is it the toppings, or the foundation?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101883819/Expert-tips-for-making-the-perfect-fried-doughnut
Nestle is dropping the 4.5 health star rating from its Milo powder.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101883507/Nestle-to-remove-4-5-health-star-rating-from-Milo-powder
OPINION: When news of “Doritos for women” or “lady chips” as they became known, broke around the world earlier this month to everyone’s collective dismay, Johnnie Walker, the brand represented by a jolly man walking with a top hat and cane on the label of scotch whisky, obviously did not get the memo.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101871745/Why-did-Johnnie-Walker-just-introduce-Lady-Scotch
OPINION: 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/101881209/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-In-which-David-gets-the-flu-and-retires
