Hamilton Gardens Newest Garden
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan One of the most intriguing churches in Palermo (Sicily) is San Giovanni degli Eremiti (or Church of Saint John of the Hermits) with its distinct red domes. This now deconsecrated church began life in the 6th century alongside a Benedictine monastery. When the Moors conquered Sicily, it became a mosque, only to […]
A Very Bayview Afternoon
Nourish Promotion The sound of a champagne cork popping echoes through the apartment, followed by laughter and the gentle clink of glasses. “Come in, there’s plenty of bubbles!” someone calls, and a few more guests make their way in, stopping just long enough to admire the view before being drawn to the heart of the […]
Bloomin Brilliant
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Frankton School caretaker Murray Ivory believes flowers brighten your day. Visit Frankton School in the summer months and you will experience this first-hand. A few years ago, rushing to drop my daughter at the holiday programme held at Frankton School, I was compelled, despite my lateness, to stop in […]
Spreading Kindness One Treat at a Time
Words Megan Lyon Bring to mind if you will, a stack of pillowy pinwheel scones, made with goat’s cheese and dried tomatoes; peanut butter crispies packed with Whittaker’s chocolate and rice bubbles; an oaty caramel ANZAC slice. These delectable treats have all recenty come from the kitchens of La Cave owner Brigid Sullivan for the […]
Somethin’ Somethin’ Good Going On
“Pretty speechless” is how chef Nathan Turley described his reaction to receiving his second People’s Choice Award during this year’s Flavours of Plenty Festival. Along with wife Ash, Nathan owns the Mount café Somethin’ Somethin’ Cafe whose Plenty O’Fish dish earned the most votes in the Plates of Plenty Challenge. Just a few weeks earlier, […]
Sustainable Shopping in the CBD
Whether you are looking to revamp the wardrobe or looking for an actual wardrobe, buying pre-loved is a sustainable choice. Vanessa Williams from the Hamilton Central Business Association says that “internationally conscious consumerism is a huge movement, and the CBD, with many independent stores, is a great place to see this grow”. Hamilton Central has […]
Happy Vendors, Satisfied Shoppers, Appreciative Causes
Words Liz French It is clear that stall holders, vendors and shoppers benefit from the Tauranga Farmer’s Market. But you may be surprised to learn that the market also supports deserving organisations and charities. Tauranga Farmer’s Market is a not-for-profit organisation. As Market Manager Megan McVeigh explains, “This means that any money after operational costs […]
Summer Flavours at the Market
Get to know some of the farmers and producers bringing a fresh seasonal flavour to the Tauranga Farmer’s Market. Simply Strawberries Glenn and his family grow outdoor strawberries just outside of Katikati and have been coming to the Tauranga Farmer’s Market with their beautiful berries since 2015. Fresh, sweet and juicy, you’ll be lucky to […]
Made It
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires I’ve been a Made Market regular since opening day last November, joining the vast crowds through its new front doors on Grey Street, Hamilton East, and probably contributing to the local traffic jam over that weekend. There is a lot to like about the transformation of the rambling Waikato […]
The Flower Crate
Words Megan Lyon, Images Ashlee DeCaires Alex Bedford, owner and director of The Flower Crate, cradles her handmade Richard Beauchamp stacking mug, admiring its aesthetic qualities. She has returned from neighbouring café Space Cadet, also down Lovegrove Lane, off Grey St in Hamilton East, with her two staff’s morning coffee in an assorted collection of […]