Beer is bad but wine is fine in moderation - the health nuts have got it all wrong.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/95202543/New-Zealand-beers-with-some-health-benefits
Drycleaner by day, video store by night. That’s the latest way one video store is staying alive despite competition from streaming services.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95091481/A-jacket-with-your-DVD-Drycleaner-and-video-store-share-premises
When sales of adult nappies exceed sales of baby nappies, the western world is getting a clear message – there are more old people than young, and the oldies are determined to be just as active and socially acceptable as their children and grandchildren. Even if they wet their pants at unexpected moments, just like the infants they babysit for their sons and daughters.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95277522/Confronting-things-that-happen-to-your-body-after-you-turn-65
Inflammation is one of the major drivers behind ageing. Put simply, inflammation is your immune system’s response to a stimulus – usually problematic substances that have entered your body or been created in your body.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95198541/Dr-Libby-What-is-inflammation-and-what-foods-can-reduce-it
Despite our massive social media networks and multi-dimensional lives, we can still only maintain five close friends.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95271468/Your-social-group-is-smaller-than-you-think
PowerNet has been nominated for a national industry award, with winners announced next week.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95284352/PowerNet-a-finalist-in-2017-Deloitte-Energy-Excellence-Awards
You can lift your mood and feel better about yourself just by stepping outside, says Christchurch personal fitness trainer Kate Lugtigheid.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/95274707/The-minimum-amount-of-exercise-you-have-to-do-to-feel-happier
Paying attention to numbers has never been my specialty. (Hence why I chose journalism rather than finance as a career.)
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95283062/6-stark-truths-I-learned-from-tracking-absolutely-everything-for-30-days
At some stage of our lives, most of us will experience a traumatic health event. Addressing the physical is essential, but we rarely consider the impact of our psychology on our recovery.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95280875/Optimism-a-cornerstone-in-recovering-from-trauma
An Asian-inspired restaurant is set to open in the former home of one of Wellington’s leading fine dining establishments, the White House restaurant.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/94940279/New-eatery-Pomelo-opening-in-home-of-capitals-former-White-House-restaurant
More women than ever are involved in tasting the best wine in the country at this year’s New World Wine Awards, with five female judges among the 16-strong panel.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/95281637/More-women-judging-the-New-World-wine-awards-than-ever-before
In a particularly memorable Seinfeld storyline, George Costanza starts a new trend when he hears that Elaine’s boss, haughty Mr Pitt, eats Snickers bars with a knife and fork. When a co-worker queries George on his new habit, George sneers, “How do you eat it? With your hands?"
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95292551/How-good-are-your-table-manners-A-guide-to-the-dos-and-don-ts
The Australian Institute of Sport encourages all of their athletes to use compression gear and says weekend warriors should also consider using it, despite a new study which found that wearing compression gear didn’t result in performance improvements.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95273129/Compression-gear-is-still-beneficial-despite-new-negative-study-says-Australian-Institute-of-Sport
I was a meek child. I was so shy and reserved that I barely spoke. When I was angry, I didn’t express it. I was a classic bottler of feelings.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/95267172/How-a-rage-party-helped-me
An Auckland couple is tapping into New Zealand’s burgeoning craft beer industry by selling mini kegs to home brewers.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95153245/Auckland-couple-selling-mini-kegs-for-home-brewers
From Avatar, to Ghost in a Shell, to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, there aren’t many movies without Rob Uivel​ and Sue Dorrington’s creative flair.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/95157757/Dynamic-NZ-duo-create-film-props-for-Hollywoods-biggest-movies
The owner of a popular Palmerston North confectionery company has taken the business off the market after rekindling her love of sweets.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95258502/Confectionery-company-Munchkins-off-the-market
For a simple, and very satisfying cookie, this is a go-to recipe. Swap out the white chocolate for dark if you prefer, and feel free to experiment with different nuts. Either way, these little rounds of deliciousness are perfect dunked in a hot cup of milky tea.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94980079/Jordan-Rondels-white-chocolate-date-and-hazelnut-cookies-is-delicious-with-a-cup-of-tea
Mix and marinate your meat the night before to make your Monday night meal less of an ordeal.
By doing this you’ll only have to throw it on the flame and dinner is on the way with minimal fuss.
Marinating doesn’t mean you have to use litres of soy sauce or concoct a 20-spice-mix, there are plenty of easy marinades for all different meats, which will keep everyone pleased on the hardest day of the week.
READ MORE:
* A week’s worth of vegetarian meals to kick-start weight loss
* This week we tried: Little Bird’s 5-day raw meal plan
* Does ‘cheap n’ choice’ new meal-delivery service live up to the hype?
GRILLED MISO BEEF WITH ASIAN STYLE SLAW
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95182862/Meals-to-marinate-on-Sunday-to-make-Monday-night-dinner-easy
Hens are getting a helping hand to lay eggs with brighter yolks. Amanda Cropp reports.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/95048797/Dyes-in-poultry-feed-meet-demand-for-bright-yellow-egg-yolks
Kate Marinkovich, 29, runs Tomboy cafe and bakery in Wellington, which she named after her 6-year-old son Tomislav. The shop celebrated its first anniversary this month.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94921046/Us-Two-Kate-and-Tomislav-Marinkovich
Kourtney Kardashian has credited green tea for helping her maintain a flat stomach.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95253308/Kourtney-Kardashian-reveals-her-secret-to-a-flat-stomach
“My story is a complicated one,” Octaves Sylver warns as he tries to explain how a happy childhood in West Congo ended with him as a 15 year old orphan boarding a plane to New Zealand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/94905117/A-complex-life-How-Octaves-Sylver-went-from-war-zone-orphan-to-Hamilton-dancer
Psychologist Robyn Salisbury helps a reader with a relationship dilemma.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/94959340/Dear-Mrs-Salisbury-Weird-things-turn-me-on
The irony of a recent article I wrote about not falling was not lost on me as I slid down a mountain - my single snowboard edge tried desperately to grip as I hurtled over a series of icy judder bars before coming to an inglorious halt.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95041037/Dr-Tom-Ouch-I-ve-hurt-my-lower-back-What-now
OPINION: It’s about this time of year when people start throwing around hints like “summer bodies are made in winter”.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/95179375/Nadine-Higgins-Great-now-theres-twice-as-many-reasons-to-feel-inadequate
Stephen Heard visited Auckland’s Beretta at Bracu for a crack at the now bloodless blood sport.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95090486/Playing-Up-Clay-pigeon-shooting-works-muscles-you-didn-t-know-you-had
I am frequently privy to social media horror stories – they come with the territory of being a parent and working in schools in the digital age. Most parents will have experience, or at least heard tales, of 10-year-olds caught peeking at porn pages, of the pressures of early teen sexting and, most recently, of cyber stalking courtesy of Snapchat’s new Snap Map feature (if you don’t know about this and have teenage children, Google it now).
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94959353/Lucy-Hone-Parents-be-wary-of-cyber-bullies
It’s typical that Three Boys brewery recently turned 10-years-old but hardly anyone knew.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/95155229/Oysters-ahoy-Christchurchs-Three-Boys-brewery-turns-10
Gloomy mid-year moods can swiftly be boosted with a warm winter dish. And there’s no better way to spice them up than with some tantalising meat rubs. By applying the right mix of fresh herbs and spices, you can expect to enliven everyone’s palate and plate.
For the perfect meat treatment, look no further than Silver Fern Farms. With their commitment to making the most of what nature provides, they source the best product possible from their dedicated farmers , and they hand-select the best cuts for you so you get perfect results every time.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94214871/Want-to-spice-up-your-kitchen-life-Here-s-the-rub
A Wellington man says he was bullied by a “money gouging” parking company after he contested its penalty fees over an unpaid ticket.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/95221829/Parking-firm-rejects-claims-of-bullying-over-unpaid-65-parking-ticket
OPINION: No gluten, no dairy, no alcohol, no sugar … “No fun?” many people added when I explained my eating regime.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95239794/Why-restrictive-eating-plans-are-bad-for-perfectionists
How do businesses future-proof themselves? Richard Davison takes a look at older businesses in rural community to find out what keeps them ticking along.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95197789/Southland-butcheries-retain-edge-through-business-evolution
OPINION: I know we’re all supposed to love ourselves but I’m going to need some top-notch marriage counselling sessions with my spine if we are going to see this life out as a team.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95189276/Beck-Eleven-My-munted-spine-is-humiliating-me-and-stopping-me-from-meeting-nice-men
An Auckland-based company is about to launch a product that is made from peas but is said to taste like chicken.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95236121/Made-from-peas-said-to-taste-like-chicken-you-can-be-the-judge
Duck legs are easy to use but if you have a wild duck, you could cut it into portions and use instead. If you wanted this dish to serve more people, you could take the meat off the bones and add it back to the curry.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/93453997/Recipe-duck-rogan-josh
Given the stress that’s often involved in taking children to a restaurant, it’s not surprising that many parents look forward to relaxing with drink or two while waiting for their meals to arrive.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/95196979/Restaurant-has-one-drink-limit-for-adults-dining-with-children
Beanie-wearing Hans Schaper has abandoned his produce stall for a quick chat.
After a few minutes, a man appears and taps him on the arm. Hans turns and smiles.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/93814139/Humble-farmers-market-is-a-foodies-paradise
It’s about time I shared a recipe for a good soup to see us through these cold, wintery days. Something that comforts. This one has a bit of a story behind it.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94981752/Recipe-Sam-Mannerings-Lentil-Cumin-and-Silverbeet-Soup
Golden, fluffy pillows, covered with fruit and served with bacon and cream, waffles are a satisfying year-round treat.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94911425/Where-to-get-the-best-waffles-in-Christchurch
Some children who appear to be fussy eaters actually have an eating disorder which makes them fearful of eating.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95206718/Some-fussy-eaters-are-actually-battling-an-eating-disorder
Lisa Press lived decades of misery trying to be a normal size before she found the secret to losing weight and keeping it off.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/95154035/Christchurch-nurse-shuns-fad-diets-and-loses-46kg
Director Amanda Lipitz made waves at this year's Sundance Film Festival with her debut documentary Step, which follows the step team at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, and the lives, ambitions and creative expressions of three of its members.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/95136589/Step-The-tale-of-an-inspirational-dance-team-thats-already-making-waves
In many aspects of life where we need to use our brain power, we also tend to sit down: at school, at work, sitting exams or concentrating on a crossword. In a new paper, we explore how prolonged sitting may affect the brain’s fuel supply and have a negative impact on brain health.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95210997/Too-much-sitting-could-be-bad-for-your-brain
In a new interview in the September issue of Vanity Fair, Angelina Jolie went public with a diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95198356/Bells-Palsy-The-facial-paralysis-thats-affected-celebs-like-Angelina-Jolie-and-George-Clooney
E-bikes are exploding in popularity, but some cyclists complain they are a menace in the cycle lanes.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95153396/Pedal-power-versus-e-bikes-as-tensions-erupt-in-the-cycle-lanes
Dead butt syndrome is a real thing and most of us have it, but don’t realise it.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95162321/Dead-butt-syndrome-is-very-common
A new marketing firm based in Taupo is setting out to show that the provinces can keep pace with the cities – with clients are only a Skype call away.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95102669/There-is-no-barrier-with-digital
Doughnut: a circlet of sweet dough with a slick of icing, a sprinkle of 100s and 1000s, and sandwiched with jam or cream – right? Not as far as Bree Scott is concerned.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94985914/Customers-queue-up-as-early-as-7-30am-for-Glamour-Cakes-gourmet-doughnuts
Two couples from Auckland’s North Shore have launched a business that sends all the ingredients for top-notch cocktails right to your door.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95164718/Couples-concoct-nationwide-cocktail-in-a-box-delivery-service
Childhood loss has a long tail.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95190753/The-grief-children-face-when-losing-a-parent
Helen Harvey talks to New Plymouth engineer Paul Feltoe about his marathon swims.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95156277/Profile-The-swimming-engineer-Paul-Feltoe
Kiwis are more concerned about how they’re satisfying their sweet tooth than how many calories they’re consuming, a new survey has revealed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95099537/Kiwis-more-concerned-about-their-sweet-tooth-survey
It’s Friday morning and the Addington Coffee Co-op is bustling with the busy brunch crowd.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95140921/A-Christchurch-cafe-is-using-the-power-of-coffee-to-solve-global-problems
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/95170896/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-A-column-of-two-halves-as-David-Downs-receives-his-test-results
“Dreamt big, dreaming bigger” was the tagline Nick Inkster tapped out in 2014 to go with a photo of the penthouse apartment he had just acquired in Perth.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95135943/Three-young-entrepreneurs-are-helping-to-shape-Christchurchs-new-hospo-scene
Humans could become extinct if a new report that sperm counts continue to fall is to be believed.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95169384/Fact-or-myth-Whats-lowering-mens-sperm-counts
Ice skating in the summer heat is an unlikely activity, but come December Blenheim residents will get the next best thing when an artificial rink pops up in town.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95171176/Ice-skating-minus-the-cold-as-Blenheim-treated-to-summer-rink
A well-respected restaurant is up for sale as financial woes push the business into liquidation.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95152869/Well-respected-Palmerston-North-restaurant-Bethanys-faces-financial-woe
A fresh loaf of direwolf bread baked by Game of Thrones character Hot Pie sounds better than boring iced-animal biscuits.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/95158814/Hot-Pie-from-Game-of-Thrones-has-opened-a-real-life-bakery
From late September New Plymouth and Nelson will have a direct flight link eight times a week on Originair.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/95126510/Top-5-reasons-to-visit-Nelson-once-direct-flight-from-New-Plymouth-begins
Farmers markets bring a touch of country rusticism to the big smoke. Lucky for Aucklanders, we have no shortage of them.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95077174/Five-of-the-best-markets-for-yummy-winter-veges
The dishwasher is worked hard at this restaurant. I counted the plates, bowls, glasses left on our table at the end of the meal and it went past 30. Almost a dishwasher load for just the three of us, and no desserts.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94644159/Restaurant-review-Korea-House-Christchurch
The last thing you might expect to do on a damp winter Tuesday morning is watch a clever dog named Cole hunt for truffles near Te Awamutu.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94974221/An-introduction-to-homegrown-truffles
If only its output were not so tiny, Tirohana Estate’s wines might be famous. While you can taste them at the cellar door, the ideal context is over dinner in the adjacent restaurant, overlooking the carefully manicured vineyard.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/95055732/A-warm-welcome-at-Tirohana-Estate
Chris Hemsworth has insisted being rich doesn’t make it easier to get into shape.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95159331/Chris-Hemsworth-Getting-in-shape-has-nothing-to-do-with-money
If you were given $40 on the condition that you had to spend it on something that would make you really happy, what would you do with the money?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95105938/One-surprising-way-money-can-buy-happiness-according-to-scientists
There is a tendency for people to resort to extremes in reaction to the global epidemic of chronic disease.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95133503/Three-major-lifestyle-factors-linked-with-a-healthier-longer-life
Most people do identical workouts week in, week out.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95090272/What-happens-when-you-don-t-change-your-workout-routines
The most common method of measuring blood pressure is often inaccurate, a new study has found. This could mean people at risk of serious conditions such as heart disease are missing diagnosis and potentially life-saving treatment.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95105069/Most-used-method-of-measuring-blood-pressure-is-often-inaccurate-study
Andy Dickerson had no symptoms, no family history, and good eyesight – but he was going blind.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/95073259/Get-an-eye-test-you-could-be-going-blind-CDHB-member-Andy-Dickerson-says
OPINION: By the time you read this I will have manflu.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/95102838/Grab-toddies-and-bacon-the-manflu-struggle-is-real
Soggy and soft hot chips are a crime and justice must be served.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95114243/The-biggest-hot-chip-crimes-and-how-to-make-the-best-home-made-fries
Matterhorn has been such a feature of Wellington’s cafe and bar scene that news of its impending closure has brought back many memories.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95108125/Wellingtons-well-known-restaurant-and-bar-Matterhorn-is-closing-its-doors
A new central city cafe in Christchurch kept its opening earlier this winter hush-hush, but now the word is out on this speciality coffee bar.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94833900/Cafe-chat-Fuel-up-on-a-flight-of-coffees-at-Engine
Each fortnight Spotswood College and New Plymouth Boys’ High School showcase the talents and tasty treats of their students who take the subject, with a focus on lifelong skills that can be used every day to enhance the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle. This fortnight it’s the turn of New Plymouth Boys’ High School. Written by Aaron Lock.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/95111118/Kai-with-Soul-Learning-to-poach-properly
A taste of… Oikos Hellenic Cuisine, 382 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94947093/Review-Oikos-Hellenic-Cuisine-Wellington
The trio behind popular Civic Square cafe Nikau, are opening Rita, a new venture in the Aro Valley early next month.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94947976/Cafe-Chat-Team-behind-Wellingtons-Nikau-to-open-new-venue
I’m off-trend, but I’m not convinced by the craze for turmeric lattes. I’m not a fan of milky drinks at the best of times, and extensive research has not persuaded me otherwise.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94970091/Piping-hot-alternatives-to-a-cafe-latte-or-cup-of-tea
I can’t resist tinned black doris plums – I absolutely love their contrasting tart sweetness, not to mention the fact they are amazing to eat straight from the tin.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94933954/Plum-desserts-that-pack-a-serious-flavour-punch
The hearty roast vegetable soup at Mothered Goose left a lasting impression on reader Doreen Douglas, who recently visited the cafe.
“It wasn’t like your usual vegetable soup. It had a distinctive flavour that I couldn’t identify and was so delicious, I’d love the recipe,” Douglas said.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94837169/Recipe-Roast-vegetable-soup-from-Mothered-Goose-Cafe
Next Friday a group of brewers from the north of the North Island will gather in Auckland before setting off on a week-long road trip to Wellington to present their beers the following weekend at this year’s Beervana.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/95078376/Geoff-Griggs-Brewers-take-their-wares-to-New-Zealanders-on-way-to-Beervana
A taste of… Gothenburg, 17 Grantham St, Hamilton. Access off Victoria and Grantham streets.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/94959831/Review-Gothenburg-Hamilton
A taste of… Magnitude Cafe and Roastery, 2/314 Tuam St, Christchurch.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95001204/Review-Magnitude-Cafe-Christchurch
Enjoy a classic version of a favourite beef casserole, served on vege-packed rice for a nutritious twist.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94876444/The-creamy-beef-casserole-recipe-your-family-will-love
There are a lot of great places around Hamilton to grab a bite when you don’t have much time to spare.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/95040267/Neat-Places-Top-spots-for-food-when-time-is-of-the-essence
You may not have heard of bao buns before, but we can guarantee you’ll quickly become addicted from the first bite.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94789466/Neat-places-Brilliant-places-to-eat-Bao-Buns-in-Christchurch
How do businesses future-proof themselves? Richard Davison takes a look at older businesses in rural community to find out what keeps them ticking along.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/94988223/Wyndham-stock-feed-manufacturer-Udys-keeps-it-local-loyal
Beans give this super-simple stew a real hearty quality, perfect for easy winter eating.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/95097700/Chicken-drums-bean-stew-recipe-is-a-winner-for-winter
KFC staff are being rapped over the knuckles after a customer snapped them working while the restaurant’s floor was covered in rubbish and discarded food.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95094012/Customer-shocked-at-state-of-KFC-behind-the-counter
Your favourite song can now be translated into a juice, with a flavour to reflect the mood of your chosen tune.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/95076674/A-new-machine-can-turn-your-favourite-song-into-a-drink
Wellington bar Matterhorn has been forced to shut so developers can save a quake-damaged heritage building that once housed the Farmers department store.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/95093619/Well-known-Wellington-bar-Matterhorn-forced-to-close-owners-to-leave-by-October
A 22-year-old Aucklander has overcome tremendous setbacks to found a construction-industry business with a big heart.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/94987789/University-student-overcomes-adversity-to-found-building-business-that-cares
A prescription for keeping people on the older side of 50 active: find a way to get access to a dog, then walk it, even when the weather’s cold and wet.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95094620/Dogs-keep-older-owners-more-active-or-are-active-people-just-more-likely-to-own-dogs
Friends and family banded together to make the dreams of one bride come true following a diagnosis of terminal cancer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/95061232/Auckland-bride-gets-dream-wedding-soon-after-terminal-cancer-diagnosis
Guzzling sugary drinks while you eat a meaty meal, could be causing you to put on weight, according to a new story.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95083486/A-fizzy-drink-with-your-main-meal-could-be-making-you-fat-study
On a Friday afternoon at around this time last year, I leant back in my office chair only to notice a curious burning in my shoulder that stretched all the way down to the elbow.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/95086733/Why-more-men-are-turning-to-pilates
OPINION: They say your friends can make you fat, but your colleagues could be the real culprits.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95089501/How-your-colleagues-eating-habits-could-be-making-you-fat
The wheels at Blenheim Menz Shed will now be turning faster than ever.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/94962757/Menz-Shed-bike-initiative-set-to-help-more-families-get-on-the-move
OPINION: I am so. Tired. Of being told how to wear a bikini. So. Freaking. Tired!
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/95076151/Rules-for-wearing-a-bikini-choose-one-you-like-have-fun
Can you be allergic to the sun?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95072185/Can-you-be-allergic-to-the-sun
Microbes are everywhere – especially in places with high human traffic. Touching a handrail on public transport, for example, is like shaking hands with 10,000 people.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95058622/How-unhygienic-are-the-surfaces-on-your-daily-commute
How long do you spend staring at a screen each day? If you spend your day working behind a computer, get through your commute scrolling through your device and then relax on the couch at the end of your day with it, the time can quickly add up.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/94982895/Dr-Libby-5-tips-to-cut-down-on-your-screen-time
OPINION: Will you still visit a fancy restaurant if it offers takeaway food delivered to your door?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95067121/Will-technology-kill-fine-dining
Well-known Invercargill chef Scott Richardson died on Sunday morning in Dunedin Hospital.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95028815/Culinary-world-has-just-lost-an-absolute-gentleman-with-death-of-chef-Scott-Richardson
Kiwis who bought bacon with a label that says “manufactured in New Zealand” and think they have Kiwi rashers sizzling in the pan can think again.
Almost certainly the pig was raised in an intensive farming factory somewhere across the world.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94919328/Do-you-know-where-your-bacon-comes-from-Its-probably-Spain
Q: You’re cutting back on calories, expecting a baby or just don’t have a taste for alcohol, but your friends insist you have a drink with them. How can you gracefully decline?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/95052615/Not-in-the-mood-for-booze-Heres-how-to-decline-a-drink-gracefully
The key to making this dish is not to overcook the noodles, as they will be soggy if you do. I use Wai Wai dry rice noodles; you may want to experiment if using a different brand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/95046445/Recipe-How-to-nail-Singaporean-fried-noodles
In any relationship there are differences to navigate but how does it work when one partner’s a dedicated plant eater and the other loves lamb roast?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/95048193/She-eats-plants-he-wants-meat-how-dating-a-vegetarian-or-vegan-can-benefit-you
A prominent Manawatu developer has won a High Court battle to avoid paying for repairs on a building he leases on a high-profile piece of land.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/95043324/Argument-between-developers-over-land-repair-gets-to-Court-of-Appeal
Hitting the gym is a national pastime for many Kiwis, but does handling all that equipment mean that your body is handling a lot more, too?
With a steady flow of people using the gym throughout the day, we know that germs are just part of the package. But the extent of these germs may come as a shock.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95043967/7-ways-to-keep-gym-germs-at-bay
Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn’t actually that bad if you have already “saliva-bonded”, experts say.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95036597/Double-dipping-is-OK-sometimes
It seems coffee isn’t only a great wake-up tool. It can also help you have a great sleep with newly created coffee-infused bed sheets.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95032606/Curl-up-in-coffee-infused-bed-sheets
A Wellington company tackling a global textile problem that is often swept under the rug is looking to expand.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/94886686/Kiwi-firm-The-Formary-addresses-worldwide-textile-dumping-issue
Kiwis consider a stint overseas a rite of passage, but the thrill and novelty of living abroad comes at a cost. Far from home, nothing quite sparks the tear ducts like the whiff of a Squiggle or a sauce-topped meat pie. We asked Kiwis living overseas about the foods they miss most.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94963438/Theres-no-taste-like-home-The-foods-Kiwis-overseas-miss-most
Mary and Murray Jobberns have served whitebait fritters and milkshakes at their Blenheim cafe for 28 years.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94962695/Owners-of-Blenheims-longest-running-cafe-shut-up-shop
OPINION: It’s been a week where the long slog to September 23 seems ever longer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/95014298/Alison-Mau-Young-people-deserve-a-weekly-hand-out-as-much-as-retired-folk
OPINION: When you’re going stir crazy with envy because everyone you know is on an international (read: warm) getaway, booking a commiseration weekend seems like a good idea. But it goes a little bit like this:
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/94938910/Nadine-Higgins-Card-happy-Kiwis-shouldn-t-be-paying-credit-card-charges
With our love of Asian recipes, coconut cream (or milk) is a common pantry item. But mixed messages about coconut fat and a wide array of varieties to choose from may mean it is easy to be confused about which option to buy.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94811798/Which-type-of-coconut-milk-is-the-healthiest
As my 4-year-old son approached his fifth birthday, I asked him what he wanted to do on the big day. He replied, “I just want to go up the mountain, go snowboarding and hold hands with you, Daddy!”
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94844562/Dr-Tom-Exercise-is-vital-as-you-age
Sir Peter Leitch, 73, aka The Mad Butcher, and businessman Don Graham, 62, met through the grocery trade in the 1980s and their bond strengthened when Don’s son had leukemia. Today, the friends call on each other for their charitable pursuits.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/94726702/Us-Two-Sir-Peter-Leitch-aka-The-Mad-Butcher-and-Don-Graham
Caroline was always someone who ran on nervous energy. But when a man began stalking her last year, harassing her for 10 months, the lawyer and mother of two developed a new kind of cell-deep fear that took over her mind.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94727527/Are-micronutrients-the-answer-to-NZs-mental-health-crisis
The University of Auckland’s study demonstrating the links between increased psychological distress and death from heart disease piqued my interest.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94729960/Lucy-Hone-Bad-stress-versus-good-stress
MY DREAM SUNDAY
Waking up in 30 degree heat at a tropical resort and diving into an aqua blue sea.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/beauty/94994649/My-Sunday-routine-Angelique-Fris-Taylor-founder-of-Publicity-PR
An American competitive eater and YouTube sensation celebrated his 535th “win” in South Canterbury on Saturday, consuming a 2kg burger in record time at a Geraldine cafe.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95013135/Competitive-eater-and-YouTube-star-Randy-Santel-victorious-after-taking-on-Gotham-Burger-in-Geraldine
One of the two west Auckland restaurants forced to close due to rodent and cockroach infestations is now A-rated.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94988977/One-Westcity-eatery-sheds-its-E-grade-the-other-awaits-reassessment
A Czech Republic brewing company has come under fire for making a beer for women.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/95008206/Critics-slam-Aurosa-beer-for-women-I-ll-just-have-a-pint-thanks
A juicy and tender steak seared on the barbecue is something most Kiwis love.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94983934/New-Zealands-best-ever-BBQ-sauce-recipe-is-here
Ever wondered what inspired someone to name a delightful combination of beverages after an activity that in most countries is a criminal offence?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94963383/The-names-of-popular-cocktails-explained
OPINION: I’m pretty lucky for someone in my generation - Gen X. No-one I know has killed themselves.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/95004109/Celebrity-suicide-All-my-heroes-kill-themselves-and-I-m-sick-to-death-of-it
Chuck Anaru Williams a football and he’ll show off his left-footed boot.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/94829263/The-Waterboy-gives-kids-a-sporting-chance
Saying goodbye to her beloved wine nearly six years ago was the dawning of a new era for Lotta Dann – an author and mum of three from Wellington – one that is free from the relentless preoccupation of whether or not to have a drink.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/94950550/Recovering-alcoholic-Lotta-Dann-Why-I-want-booze-removed-from-supermarkets
I clearly remember the first cannoli I ate at Auckland’s renowned Italian restaurant Coco’s Cantina. It blew my mind. My tart version is perhaps less labour intensive than the traditional individual cannolis, but embodies all the same flavours and, with its dusting of cocoa, is just as decadent.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94748248/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-Cannoli-Tart
I used to have this imaginary line extending across the North Island, somewhere just south of Eketahuna. This was my pinot plimsoll line – north of it pinot noir could not thrive, or so I thought.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/94971147/John-Saker-Pinots-that-change-the-rules
Wellington On a Plate, Wellington’s epic take on the classic restaurant week, 17 days of food-filled fantasies, is almost upon us. From August 11 to 27, Wellington descends into foodie chaos, with gourmet burgers and elaborate cocktails served up at more than 100 food related events in the coolest little capital in the world.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/94926766/Foodies-unite-for-cocktails-and-burgers-at-Wellington-on-a-Plate
How Steve Coogan hasn’t transformed into the Michelin Man is perhaps one of his greatest acting feats.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/94854072/Steve-Coogan-Dishes-on-his-latest-food-cinema-combination-The-Dinner
Food, glorious food. Some of us travel half way around the world in search of a taste that may only last seconds. And most of the time it’s worth every bite.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/94959917/Kiwis-in-flight-Amazing-things-to-eat-in-Singapore
As any cook will tell you, salt is much more than just a dining table afterthought.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94981445/Seasoning-guide-How-to-pick-the-right-salt-or-substitute-and-when-to-use-them
The marketing gurus at Kiwi start-up Invivo Wines have launched their annual Graham Norton vintages with a new twist this year.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94979431/Graham-Nortons-new-reason-to-fizz
Stress-free cattle, fresh grass and fat-marbling makes the perfect piece of meat, the producer of the country's best steak says.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/94969930/2017-Steak-of-Origin-winner-reveals-secrets
A compilation of 30 years of offal, off-cuts and wild game recipes has earned the crew at Cazador the crown of New Zealand’s best cookbook.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/94980190/Auckland-restaurant-Cazador-wins-best-cookbook-award
From fishing them up to dishing them out, Steve Fair knows a thing or two about fish and chips.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94921504/Masterton-fish-and-chip-shop-snaffles-national-chip-prize
There has always been a bit of a tradition of pickling, bottling and jarring in our family. My grandmother was an absolute champion at that sort of thing. Our pantry at home has always had a wall of relishes, jams, chutneys, cordials and so on.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94750562/Recipe-Sam-Mannerings-Red-Onion-and-Fig-Chutney
For 20-odd years – until 2012, when its upper Willis St premises were shut down as an earthquake risk – Yeung Shing toddled along as a mom'n'pop Kiwi Cantonese corner, offering the usual litany: chicken corn soup, chow mein, sweet and sour pork, orange beef, lemon chicken, egg foo young and “bami goreng” made with curry powder.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/94977954/Restaurant-review-Young-Shing
Kelp, kale and kombucha are forced down our throats every day on social media.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94886435/New-Zealands-favourite-junk-foods
Care for some cream and cream cheese with that tea sir?
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/94966752/Fonterra-to-build-two-cream-cheese-plants-in-Canterbury-for-growing-Chinese-market
Hanoi’s streets teem with life. Motorbikes beep as they zoom past, pushing you closer to the woman washing chickens on the pavement who’s crouched in front of a cafe packed with people drinking egg coffees or local beer.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/94963848/Street-food-isn-t-as-scary-on-a-guided-food-tour-in-Hanoi
You really can think yourself fit, scientists have shown, after discovering that people who believe themselves to be physically active gain major health benefits.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/95000549/Think-yourself-fit-How-a-healthy-mindset-can-add-years-to-your-life
“Doctor, what caused my cancer?â€
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94976634/Is-cancer-just-a-question-of-bad-luck
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/94973313/A-mild-touch-of-the-cancer-What-surprised-me-about-the-hospital-system
When your child leaves school, will they know what they are doing in the kitchen? Christina Persico investigates whether kids know how to cook a healthy meal and why this matters.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/94440055/Laying-foundations-for-a-life-of-healthy-eating
I sit down to write about procrastination this week. But I delay, I find excuses, I keep putting it off.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/94941654/Four-step-strategy-to-tackle-procrastination
Bath bombs have left two young girls, in separate cases, in red, hot pain after what should have been an enjoyable soak in the tub.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94894255/Bath-bombs-cause-painful-reaction-among-females
Let’s call her Sophie. The description we’ll give could be that of any woman who is on the autistic spectrum without knowing it. Because they’re intelligent and used to compensating for communication impediments they may not be consciously aware of, these women slip through the cracks of our still-too-inefficient diagnostic procedures.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/motivate-me/94963769/The-women-who-don-t-know-they-re-autistic
Up to one-third of the world’s dementia cases could be prevented by addressing factors such as education, hypertension, diet, hearing loss and depression over the course of a person’s lifetime, according to a new report presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94960806/1-in-3-dementia-cases-may-be-prevented-by-these-9-changes-to-lifestyle-study
Pick up almost any packaged food from the breakfast aisle and you’re bound to find more than 10 grams of sugar per serving in it.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/94936055/10-low-sugar-breakfasts-that-can-made-in-under-10-minutes
Unicorns, fairies, ride-on animals and DIY cakes that can be baked in a cardboard box featured inthe country’s first children’s party expo.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/94987883/New-Zealands-first-kids-party-expo-a-hit
I’ll never forget the look of dismay on my vegetarian mate’s face when we sat down to our first meal in the Czech Republic.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/food/94924129/Where-to-go-if-you-re-a-vegetarian
OPINION: I yield to nobody in my admiration for MasterChef Australia. It deserves its place as one of the great works of art of our generation.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/94934768/MasterChef-Australia-2017s-obsession-with-desserts-is-starting-to-curdle
Winter is a time that calls for soul-warming spirits (enjoyed responsibly, of course). And Aucklanders are spoilt for choice. There’s a big selection of whiskey bars to choose from in the Super City, from the old and established to the new and funky.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94884610/Five-of-the-best-Auckland-whiskey-bars
I normally ask why a restaurant is called what it is called. It often gives some clues as to what makes the owner tick and what they are trying to achieve.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/94444790/Restaurant-review-Duo-Dining-Room-and-Bar-Christchurch
This is a story about food as a fundraiser. But not your average sausage sizzle or cake stall.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/94732338/Recipe-Treacle-beef-cheeks
The upcoming inaugural Tauranga International Marathon will help five running mates, including a grandmother, reach their goal of 1000 marathons by 2018.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/94792999/Famous-Five-including-gran-of-3-tackle-Tauranga-on-the-road-to-1000-marathons
Thrillseeker May Lockie has jumped from the Sky Tower at the age of 100, gone skydiving, been on a jet ski and travelled the world. Now, she has turned 103.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/94926714/Adventurer-May-Lockie-adds-turning-103-to-list-of-achievements