Sunday, 30 April 2017

New cycle route to boost bike numbers at Blenheim schools

Parents, schools and the wider community will soon be asked for their views on a new cycle lane which will allow school children to bypass Blenheim’s busy town centre. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/big-kids/five-to-ten/92045421/New-cycle-route-to-boost-bike-numbers-at-Blenheim-schools



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Marlborough councillors on keeping and attracting young people to live and work in the region

Ahead of the local body elections last year there was a slew of statements from council candidates about the importance of keeping, and attracting, young people in the region.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/92003318/Marlborough-councillors-on-keeping-and-attracting-young-people-to-live-and-work-in-the-region



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Saturday, 29 April 2017

Recipe: There’s nothing humble about a perfectly roasted chook

There are few dishes more fundamental than a good roast chicken, the basics of which follow two important principles. The first is to never overcook it. Chicken is full of flavour but it has a reputation for being dry because we’re terrified of under-cooking it, so we go way too far the other way. If you have to make a trade-off between crispy-brown skin and succulent, tender chicken, go for tender every time.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/92055984/Recipe-There-s-nothing-humble-about-a-perfectly-roasted-chook



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Vegemite, Marmite, Promite - which is best?

Remember the outcry when Marmite was temporarily taken off the shelves after the Christchurch earthquakes? Love them or hate them, yeast extract spreads are as Kiwi as you can get. While we all have a preference for either Vegemite or Marmite , are there nutritional differences we should be considering? We set out to help by comparing three brands for nutrition, cost and taste.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91922882/Vegemite-Marmite-Promite-which-is-best



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MEAT film the modern story of the animals we eat

It’s hard to believe that someone could make a film called MEAT about the animals we breed, husband, hunt, butcher and devour and not be pushing an agenda. But that’s exactly what filmmaker David White has done.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/76837619/MEAT-film-the-modern-story-of-the-animals-we-eat



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To market, to market: Head for the stalls to find Europe's best foodie deals

“But isn’t London just so expensive?!” This question comes up a lot. The short answer is: “Yes, yes it is – most in demand places are.” Continental Europe is not much cheaper than the UK for eating out as a tourist. Set menus, plat du jours and Airbnb kitchens can go someway to reduce the holiday food bill, but what really helps is the European love affair with markets and fresh produce. Add to this the street food truck trend and you’ve got yourself a recipe for savings. Here are some of the must-visit marketplaces.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/91803423/To-market-to-market-Head-for-the-stalls-to-find-Europes-best-foodie-deals



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Dr Tom: People are unsafe because they are unhealthy at work

For the past two years I have delivered almost 50 workshops on emotional control and health to farmers all around the country. When asked, farmers frequently report they believe 80 per cent of workplace accidents are because of workers being stressed, frustrated or angry. This coincides with the science of when our emotions get out of control the rational part of our brain (the pre-frontal cortex), starts to shut down. We lose what is called Situational Awareness. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91849478/Dr-Tom-People-are-unsafe-because-they-are-unhealthy-at-work



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Lucy Hone: Dealing with decision fatigue

There’s a famous study involving a parole board in Israel which concluded that a prisoner who went before the board in the morning had a 65 per cent chance of being granted parole. Meanwhile a less fortunate prisoner whose case came up later in the day had only a 10 per cent chance of being granted parole, regardless of the severity of his or her crime. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91790138/Lucy-Hone-Dealing-with-decision-fatigue



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Friday, 28 April 2017

The best potluck recipes to please the crowds

Potluck can make for some great eating, but it can be fraught too – especially if everyone dumps a bag of salad mix on the table as their contribution.

It’s far better for the host to point guests in a certain direction to ensure a balance of dishes.

I also think it’s good if some of the food can be eaten by hand, so there’s something to nibble on before dinner, and if the food can be prepared ahead and either cooked on the day or reheated.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/92043724/The-best-potluck-recipes-to-please-the-crowds



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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's passionfruit and lemon friands

I love the exotic flavour of passionfruit and always try to make the most of the short season. When paired with lemon, the tanginess of the passionfruit is enhanced. If you don’t have friand tins you can make regular cupcakes.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91778128/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-passionfruit-and-lemon-friands



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Oosh founder taking care of business in the ring

As if juggling 10 businesses and five children wasn’t enough of a challenge, a Manawatu woman is also taking care of business in the boxing ring.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92020328/Oosh-founder-taking-care-of-business-in-the-ring



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ILT set to take first steps in hotel project

The Invercargill Licensing Trust board is pushing ahead with plans for the new $40 million hotel in Invercargill, following on from the public announcement last week.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92000165/ILT-set-to-take-first-steps-in-hotel-project



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From Stratford to Hollywood by motorbike

A winning paint job on a 1955 Chevy Bel Air has seen a small town car painter’s work featured in a major Hollywood movie.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/92004398/From-Stratford-to-Hollywood-by-motorbike



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Spat over 'world's heaviest' woman's 300kg weight loss

Doctors claim “the heaviest woman in the world” Eman Ahmed lost 300kg after surgery but now her sister has called them ‘liars’. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/92004122/Spat-over-worlds-heaviest-womans-300kg-weight-loss



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Listen to your gut - it can tell you what you need to eat

Our guts are a David Attenborough-esque wonderland for researchers who continue to discover the incredible influence of our microbiome on our mood, our weight, our brains and our health.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/92013665/Listen-to-your-gut-it-can-tell-you-what-you-need-to-eat



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There is nothing harmless about IVF sex selection

OPINION: When my daughters were younger I made friends with another mum at swimming lessons. Her kids, two boys, were around the same age as mine, so we easily fell into poolside small talk. Week after week we sat chatting about the trivia and relentlessness of mothering. And then, one Tuesday, out of the blue, she made a confession; she was jealous of me, I was living the life she had always dreamed of.

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Thursday, 27 April 2017

Five things you should be doing to organise your kitchen

For a room that is one of the busiest areas of the home, an overwhelming number of us are unhappy with the state of our kitchen. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/91957991/Five-things-you-should-be-doing-to-organise-your-kitchen



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Apiti man defends his regional chilli eating title at Palmerston North pub

Seven of Manawatu’s bravest souls wiped sodden foreheads and blinked through watery eyes, as they fought for a spot in a national chilli eating competition.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91995552/Apiti-man-defends-his-regional-chilli-eating-title-at-Palmerston-North-pub



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Recipe: Sam Mannering's salad of Brussels sprouts and pearl barley with bacon, kale and hazelnuts

I’ll never forget discovering how Brussels sprouts grow. I thought I’d find cute perfect little rows… a cabbage patch in Fisher-Price miniature. What I wasn’t expecting was alien-looking totems with sprouts protruding like Martian pom-poms. To this day it remains one of those slightly unsettling revelations. In New Zealand the sprouts are removed from the central stalk before they are sold, but in the UK and Europe they generally remain intact.  

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91779029/Recipe-Sam-Mannerings-salad-of-Brussels-sprouts-and-pearl-barley-with-bacon-kale-and-hazelnuts



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Five signs you should look at your drinking

From barbecues to after-school balls, drinking is ingrained in Kiwi culture â€“ and lots of us are known to over-indulge.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91961862/Five-signs-you-should-look-at-your-drinking



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Bringing magic to the stage through design in Christchurch

In the gender-bending Aussie film, Priscilla – Queen of the Desert, a trio of drag queens sashay their flamboyant way across the outback in an old bus to a pumping, thumping disco beat, entertaining and outraging the locals as they go. The bus is a constant and silent partner in their escapade.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/91789732/Bringing-magic-to-the-stage-through-design-in-Christchurch



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A family business makes, shows and exports furniture from central Christchurch

Allowing customers to take a peek “under the hood” might be a reason Christchurch family-owned firm Montreux Furniture is thriving in the competitive interior furnishings realm. Furniture made at its Barbadoes St factory is meeting a boutique market and filling showrooms in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/91798226/A-family-business-makes-shows-and-exports-furniture-from-central-Christchurch



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A North Canterbury designer twists and bends wrought iron into masterpieces

Rising at 3am to get stuck into bar and restaurant makeovers is just part of life for Flaxton Iron’s Glen O'Neill, whose design flair is in demand in the hospitality industry.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/91787141/A-North-Canterbury-designer-twists-and-bends-wrought-iron-into-masterpieces



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New Plymouth restaurants praise customers' honesty

New Plymouth’s eateries have been dining out on their customers’ honesty - and have no plans to change after a scammer was served up in court.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91956507/New-Plymouth-restaurants-praise-customers-honesty



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That black thing that strikes out of the blue

Fashion designer Denise L'Estrange-Corbet is upfront about living with a mental illness. Virginia Winder finds out that all that glitters is not gold.

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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

How to make mermaid toast, fairy bread's new rival

Kid’s party favourite, fairy bread, is getting a run for its money, with the colourful creation called mermaid toast - a healthier alternative.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91923256/How-to-make-mermaid-toast-fairy-breads-new-rival



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Five of the best game restaurants in Auckland

Bored of the bog-standard beef, chicken, and pork protein most restaurants buttonhole you into selecting these days? Well, spice up your life with a pheasant!

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91949787/Five-of-the-best-game-restaurants-in-Auckland



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Marlborough catering company BV Gourment winds down harvest meals

Thousands of meals later a Marlborough catering company supplying good, nutritious food for wine industry workers is winding down as the last grapes come off the vines.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/91935021/Marlborough-catering-company-BV-Gourment-winds-down-harvest-meals



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Restaurant review: Mexico, Christchurch

I’ve been warned about hot plates many times. but hot water glasses? That’s a first. Actually the waiter was more an apologising than warning. The straight-from-the-dishwasher glasses immediately turned the water in them tepid.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91434986/Restaurant-review-Mexico-Christchurch



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Recipe: Tamarillo and coconut butter cake from the Divine Eats cookbook

I was given Divine Eats for Christmas and ever since I’ve been enjoying a culinary treat that’s become world famous in the Waikato. Divine Eats is a fundraising cookbook for Tamahere Model Country School, near Hamilton. It was compiled to help pay for a new swimming pool and it’s more than delivering on this.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91772872/Recipe-Tamarillo-and-coconut-butter-cake-from-the-Divine-Eats-cookbook



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Restaurant review: Jack Hackett's Irish Pub in Wellington

Some years ago the Irish tourist board hosted me on what amounted to a two-week pub crawl of the Emerald Isle. It proved highly educational, for as five or six pints were poured down my throat each afternoon and evening, I gradually became acculturated to those frankly difficult bitter, charry notes of Guinness – and to love that fabulously long drawn-out bartender’s pouring ritual.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/91775587/Restaurant-review-Jack-Hacketts-Irish-Pub-in-Wellington



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Why iron is important during pregnancy and how to get enough

The focus of World Iron Awareness Week this year falls on the role of iron in pregnancy. A local study, Growing Up in New Zealand, raises concerns that very few pregnant women follow recommended dietary guidelines during this crucial time of their and their baby’s lives. In fact, when it comes to high protein foods, only 1 in 5 are managing to reach the daily target.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91922774/Why-iron-is-important-during-pregnancy-and-how-to-get-enough



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Expensive meal plans not needed for weight loss: Nutritionist

New Zealanders are being told healthy eating does not have to mean forking out hundreds of dollars a week for pre-prepared food and meal plans.

Food delivery company My Food Bag has launched a Fresh Start option, aimed at people wanting to lose weight. Each meal is low in carbohydrates, has no refined sugar and is less than 450 calories.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/91941674/Expensive-meal-plans-not-needed-for-weight-loss-Nutritionist



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Secrets to surviving the cafe war

With a glut of cafes due to open in Christchurch over the coming months, many may be facing a fight to the death as they scrap for customers.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91924033/Secrets-to-surviving-the-cafe-war



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Are McDonald's new uniforms the look of Star Wars villainy?

McDonald's in the US has revealed new uniform designs and social media is not lovin’ it. The outfits are various shades of gray with lots of straight lines and a boxiness.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/91947717/Are-McDonalds-new-uniforms-the-look-of-Star-Wars-villainy



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Max Key and competitive eater Nela Zisser take on 500 chicken nuggets

Social media gluttons were treated to feast of gratuitous self promotion when competitive eater Nela Zisser teamed up with the former Prime Minister’s son, Max Key, in in a bid to devour 500 chicken nuggets between them.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91923383/Max-Key-and-competitive-eater-Nela-Zisser-take-on-500-chicken-nuggets



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Queenstown Noodle Markets to return next year

Night Noodle Markets will return to Queenstown Primary School next year despite smaller crowds last week compared to 2016.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/91858916/Queenstown-Noodle-Markets-to-return-next-year



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New Asian styled restaurant to open in Oakura

A couple of seasoned New Plymouth restaurateurs are serving up the third instalment in their collection of eateries and this one has an oriental flavour.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/91937694/New-Asian-styled-restaurant-to-open-in-Oakura



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Disappointing summer affects olive yields

Olive picking on Waiheke Island has now started but elsewhere in the country it’s going to be a late and lean harvest.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/91936075/Disappointing-summer-affects-olive-yields



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Hospitality stalwart stays on after selling catering company

Hospitality stalwart Hester Guy may have passed on the torch at her catering company, but she plans to keep her apron on for a long time yet.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/91851954/Hospitality-stalwart-stays-on-after-selling-catering-company



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Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Mystery burger is sole menu item on North Korean airline

On Air Koryo, North Korea’s state airline, flight attendants are known to serve one thing, and one thing only: a burger as mysterious as the secretive country itself.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/91931545/Mystery-burger-is-sole-menu-item-on-North-Korean-airline



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Thirst for high-end 'craft milk' drives Nelson dairy farmer upmarket

 A Nelson dairy farmer is jump-starting a craft milk industry. 

Seventh-generation dairy farmer Julian Raine’s family has been dairy farming for more than 80 years.

The family is now on a mission to bring back “how milk used to be” to the mainstream market.

“We are not highly industrialised, we are kind of the equivalent of craft beer in the dairy industry.”

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/dairy/89872803/Thirst-for-high-end-craft-milk-drives-Nelson-dairy-farmer-upmarket



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Cafe chat: Combined forces open new cafe

Merging their skills in coffee and food, Christchurch couple Sophie Dewar and Jonny Gudsell have opened a new cafe in the city centre, a stone’s throw from Ara Institute of Canterbury.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/91645558/Cafe-chat-Combined-forces-open-new-cafe



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Cafe Chat: Winetopia comes to the capital for the first time this winter

Rivers of wine will flow in Welly this winter as Winetopia, the nation’s largest wine tasting event, comes to the capital for the first time after its sell-out debut in Auckland last year. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/91584824/Cafe-Chat-Winetopia-comes-to-the-capital-for-the-first-time-this-winter



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Recipe: Pan-Fried Salmon with Chia Rice and Horseradish Cream

Following these cook times will leave your salmon cooked medium-rare; it should be dark pink and just starting to flake. If you prefer well-done salmon, continue cooking a further 1-2 minutes each side.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91179873/Recipe-Pan-Fried-Salmon-with-Chia-Rice-and-Horseradish-Cream



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Recipes: Mulled quinces, slow-cooked beef cheeks with quinces and kumara, quince syrup

I have a confession to make. Every year for the past five years I’ve been extremely excited to see quinces in season (even though our own quince tree is yet to produce any fruit). I buy half a dozen and set them proudly in a bowl in the kitchen, enjoying how their delicate floral perfume scents the house. I very seldom get around to doing anything else quince-related, except berate myself for not using them before they get past their best. This year I’ve promised myself that it will be different – and I’ve even come up with the recipes to prove it. They do look pretty in that bowl on the sideboard though.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91788966/Recipes-Mulled-quinces-slow-cooked-beef-cheeks-with-quinces-and-kumara-quince-syrup



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John Saker: Wine leads the way, pure and simple

I get the feeling that the land – attitudes towards it, how we interact with it – will be a significant election issue later this year.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/91858770/John-Saker-Wine-leads-the-way-pure-and-simple



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Recipes: Cauliflower pizza, apple and cardamom snow,

Cauliflower pizzas, though strange they may sound, are deliciously tasty and, like their traditional counterparts, are fantastic vehicles for a multitude of toppings. Your imagination is your only limiter!

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/91794186/Recipes-Cauliflower-pizza-apple-and-cardamom-snow



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Exercise can be contagious, new social media analysis reveals

Now here’s a contagion that might not be so bad to encounter. A new analysis of the running habits of about 1.1 million people in an actual global social network reveals that exercise is indeed contagious - though its communicability depends on who’s spreading it.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91914138/Exercise-can-be-contagious-new-social-media-analysis-reveals



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Recent migrant celebrates 101st birthday

Centenarian Violet Whatley moved to the other side of the world, just five years ago, to be with her daughter in Taumarunui.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/91847935/Recent-migrant-celebrates-101st-birthday



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Marketing 'miracles' via an outdoor supplies website

After hearing of another Wellington mother of an autistic child who had purchased a ‘detoxification’ solution promoted by a self-styled “church of health and healing”, Lynn Grieveson turned to Google and was surprised to find herself on an innocuous-looking Kiwi camping and outdoors supplies website. This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/91915242/Marketing-miracles-via-an-outdoor-supplies-website



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NZ Chilli Eating Champs to heat up Palmerston North

Turducken chillies are unlikely to be the next big food trend, but they could be on the menu at the NZ Chilli Eating Champs as its organiser looks to turn up the heat for competitors.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/91902478/NZ-Chilli-Eating-Champs-to-heat-up-Palmerston-North



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Comforting kids with lollies can cause long-term pain - study

It’s so easy to turn a young child's tears into a smile by giving them a lolly.

But that smile could come at a big long-term cost to them, a new study reveals.

It found that giving sweets to comfort small children could lead to emotional eating when they were older. That in turn could can lead to obesity. Even longer term, it could lead to them recreating the same vicious cycle with their own children.

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, King’s College London and the University of Leeds looked at a group of 801 Norwegian children at 4-years-old, then again at ages 6, 8, and 10.

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The mystery of the 50-year-old receipt has been solved

When Linda and Bruce Kempthorne stopped in at the Winton Night ‘n Day they had no idea they left behind a precious memory.

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Celebrating the newest foodie event Feast Marlborough

We all know Marlborough’s scenery and wine are worth the drive, but what of Marlborough’s food scene. Are we yet at a stage where the food experience can be seen as an appetising tourism proposition? Regional event organisers think so.

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Monday, 24 April 2017

Remembering the Anzac Cyclist Battalion, a century on

Most New Zealanders know something of the Anzacs, thousands of brave soldiers from New Zealand and Australia who fought in World War I, largely on foot, some on horses.

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Dr Libby's simple solutions for a troubled tummy

Digestion can have a huge impact on our quality of life. It’s difficult to feel energised and uplifted if your tummy hurts, your belly is bloated, or you’re visiting the toilet too frequently or not frequently enough.

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Sunday, 23 April 2017

Charcoal latte, beetroot latte, lavender latte and five other latte trends

Just when you thought the wellness world couldn’t get any wackier, enter the new wave of pastel lattes. Yes, lattes with that super cheesy name, rainbow, among others.

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Recipe: Seafood coconut broth

In the latest in the Chop Chop series, Cuisine’s Ginny Grant shares a fragrant, speedy seafood broth for autumn nights.

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Can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?

Turmeric is a yellow coloured spice widely used in Indian and South East Asian cuisine. It’s prepared from the root of a plant called Curcuma longa and is also used as a natural pigment in the food industry.

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Kim Kardashian's weight-loss tweet should be celebrated, not condemned

OPINION: Last Thursday Kim Kardashian West caused a small storm of umbrage when she tweeted that she was glad to have lost 6 pounds – 2.7 kilograms – thanks to the flu.

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Food labels may be designed to fool

A consumer watchdog is calling for better monitoring of potentially misleading food labels and packaging that tricks customers into thinking the products they buy are better for them than they really are.

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The best traditional New Zealand baking recipes revisited

My lovely mum is Dutch by birth, so as I was growing up she did her best to master the Kiwi classics - and I have fond memories of arriving home from school as she pulled fresh baking out of the oven.

I had great fun reinventing some family favourites, starting with the luminously pink, mile-high lamington cake – I would have loved to have seen that at a school fair!

The ginger crunch tart is an elegant take on the regular slab cut; the softer-than-usual Anzac biscuits yield to the homemade boysenberry ice cream within; while the caramel slice cream is so wildly decadent, only tiny portions are needed.

A big slice of the louise cake-cake with a whisper of whipped cream, meanwhile, goes wonderfully with a pot of tea. Enjoy!

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McDonald's say 'neigh' to horses through the drive-thru

A horse is a horse, of course, but unfortunately it’s not a car - and two enterprising Auckland women who rode horseback into a McDonald’s drive-thru were refused service. 

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Dr Tom Mulholland: Seventy-five per cent of bowel cancers are curable if caught early

OPINION: I have seen many emergencies that could have been potentially avoided over the last 30 years or so. One of the most painful ones is a bowel obstruction. The bowel becomes blocked or twisted resulting in an expanding abdomen and pain. This can be caused by a number of things such as scarring from previous operations, inflammation or bowel cancer. Bowel cancer kills more Kiwis than many other cancers combined, with a grand total of 1200 per year. It’s not a competition any of us want to win. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91704706/Dr-Tom-Mulholland-Seventy-five-per-cent-of-bowel-cancers-are-curable-if-caught-early



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Stephen Bell: We're committed to helping transform our kids from good to great

OPINION: Young people today are coming of age in a world of paradox. Never have they had the same opportunities to take success into their own hands like they do now, creating avenues to share their talent, ideas and solutions with the world through digital technologies.

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'Sensual bodyworkers' are sexual practitioners helping Kiwis have better love lives

We learn how to drive a car. We take cooking and salsa dancing classes. We might hone our communication skills in a weekend course and clear our emotional baggage with a counsellor. And when our backs ache, we get a massage or – join a Pilates class.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/91626994/Sensual-bodyworkers-are-sexual-practitioners-helping-Kiwis-have-better-love-lives



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Lucy Hone: Life is better with bounce

Given I’m frequently asked about resilience, I thought I’d cover some fundamentals about what has become an often used but little understood term of the zeitgeist.

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We try reformer pilates: 'My abs confirmed they were working'

Envious of the bendy bodies of ballerinas with their A-grade alignment, Nicky Park strapped herself in to a reformer pilates machine to see if she could stretch out and straighten up.  

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Clothes trading post Designer Wardrobe looks for Aussie conquest

An Auckland-based web business which lets people buy, sell and rent designer clothes is looking to take its successful formula across the Tasman.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's blue cheese, pear and pecorino tart

I always have what most people consider to be too much cheese in the fridge. I suspect it drives the others in the house insane, but I refuse to throw any out because it will always come in useful for a recipe like this. 

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's double layer carrot and pecan cake with nutmeg icing

This impressive carrot cake is loaded with sultanas and crunchy pecans, and laced with warming spices. The nutmeg cream cheese icing, which is generously slathered between the layers as well as on top, is sweet and comforting.

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What is the best tomato soup? We put three leading brands to the test

Canned tomato soup - staple of camping trips and Sunday ‘tea’ (with soldiers) - has stood the test of time, despite competition from a multitude of other flavours and options. But with several players on the market, how do we know which is best? Should we consider nutrition as well as taste?  We set out to help by comparing three leading brands for nutrition, cost and taste. 

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Experts reveal why baking is so good for the soul

Whether it’s a plate of biscuits or a basket of muffins, countless Kiwis enjoy gobbling down freshly made baking.

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How being creative and witty makes you more datable - but only if you're male

We all love creative, witty types and studies published by the Royal Society suggest that these traits can actually make you more attractive when looking for a partner. 

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91825913/How-being-creative-and-witty-makes-you-more-datable-but-only-if-you-re-male



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Starbucks barista has meltdown over Unicorn Frappuccino

A Starbucks barista has taken to social media hoping to make orders for the coffee chain’s much buzzed about Unicorn Frappuccino disappear.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/91820114/Starbucks-barista-has-meltdown-over-Unicorn-Frappuccino



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Friday, 21 April 2017

Counting up the cost of sanitary items

An ancient Roman philosopher once described periods as an incurable poison that would turn fertile land barren and make wine sour. 

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Stop calling people 'psycho' for all our sakes

“‘Psycho' bride threatens to call off her wedding HOURS before walking down the aisle when she can’t fit into her dress â€“ because she didn’t try it on once before the big day.”

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Princes William and Harry 'haven't talked enough' about Diana since her death

Britain’s Prince William, his wife Kate and brother Harry have given their most public comments on their emotional struggles and how the siblings’ closeness helped them cope with their mother’s death.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/91818825/Princes-William-and-Harry-haven-t-talked-enough-about-Diana-since-her-death



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It's more than just taste: The new science of eating

The “pleasures of the table”, according to Oxford University gastrophysics researcher Professor Charles Spence, reside in the mind, not in the mouth.

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Recipe: Greens and feta cob loaf

Here I’ve taken a retro classic and lightened it up slightly. I used silverbeet, but any combination of wintry greens such as spinach, kale or cavolo nero would work. Make the filling and hollow out the bread the day before.

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Recipe: Butternut & miso turnovers

These little turnovers are good for a crowd, and the pastry is surprisingly flexible in that it can be re-rolled yet is still flaky. You could also make these using bought puff pastry.

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Recipe: Chicken drums with spiced tomato & cumin yogurt

This is a rather saucy dish, which I like for soaking up rice or bread, but it also helps keep the chicken moist – especially if you are reheating the dish the next day.

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Recipe: Ginger crunch tart with crystallised ginger

Who says ginger crunch has to come in squares? This twist on the classic recipe makes for a beautiful, quirky version of a Kiwi favourite.

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Chickpea paste for breakfast? Yum

I’ve concocted a chickpea breakfast that gets me some very strange looks, but everyone who tries it loves it.

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Thursday, 20 April 2017

Weight loss terms we should ban: why terms like ‘shred, burn and melt’ belong in the kitchen, not the gym

Celebrity trainers and buff social media stars use terms such as “shred”, “burn” and “melt” to describe bodies responding to resistance training and cardiovascular exercise with rapid physical transformation.

from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/91800068/Weight-loss-terms-we-should-ban-why-terms-like-shred-burn-and-melt-belong-in-the-kitchen-not-the-gym



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Body dysmorphic disorder & cosmetic surgery: Are surgeons too quick to cut?

Most of us have some insecurities about how we look, and some aspects of our appearance that we might secretly wish were different. But for people with body dysmorphic disorder, these issues become an obsession and constant focus of concern.

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When mega success turns into chronic stress

A Kiwi businessman who worked up to 20 hours a day was on the verge of a mental and physical breakdown by 40.

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The best Anzac biscuit recipes

Whether they’re warm from the oven, tough as a tranche of slate, or soaked in tea, Anzac biscuits are extra special here in New Zealand.

They’re inextricably linked to their namesake, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac), established in WWI because they travelled so well and fed the troops - they’ve aged well too.

While the biscuits don’t garner the same tenuous debate Pavlova does, we’ve collected our favourite takes on the trans-Tasman treat. 

READ MORE:
20,000 Anzac biscuits part of Wellington Dawn Service
Anzac biscuits that are more than just a tasty treat
Lamingtons and Anzac biscuits better in Chengdu, China


THE PERFECT ANZAC BISCUIT

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