Floral Finds at Vetro
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires Edible flowers took off around 10 years ago as chefs turned from green leaf-based garnish to more floral flourishes, and the likes of viola, calendula and borage began gracing our plates. Some of the more skilled chefs understand that like microgreens, flowers can also have a flavour and […]
Summer Hotspots in Hamilton Central
Make the most of the sunny days and long nights by enjoying some of these fabulous summer hotspots in Hamilton Central. Gothenburg – 17 Grantham Street With awesome Waikato River views and a beautiful outdoor terrace, Gothenburg is the perfect spot for a long lunch or tapas and evening drinks. Patrons – 29A Hood […]
A Nourish Afternoon at Awatere Retirement Village
“I’m personally not a fan of asparagus rolls.” Vicki Ravlich-Horan, the ‘Nourish lady’ herself, addresses a group assembled for an intimate cooking demonstration. “Of tinned asparagus anyway,” she clarifies. If there is one way to get the attention of a dozen Kiwi ladies, it’s to tell them you’re sharing your secret for reimagined asparagus rolls. […]
Seedy Choc-top Slice
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
Creating Bespoke Spaces with Treetown Kitchens
Treetown Kitchens creates beautiful bespoke kitchens, but their skill and expertise go further – from bathrooms and laundries to coffee nooks and entertainment units. In our winter issue, Hayley Hohneck, Operations and Marketing Manager at Treetown Kitchens, showed us some of the beautiful bathrooms they have created. This time she is entertaining us with possibilities […]
Fizzing with Freshness at Tranquillo Beauty Clinic
Words Liz French, Images Brydie Thompson It was standing room only when Tranquillo Beauty Clinic’s new proprietor, Dani Sheridan, invited former and prospective clients and local business people to celebrate her new venture and to reassure them that it’s not going anywhere but up! Dani Sheridan may be new to Tranquillo, but she is not […]
Raspberry Mille-feuille
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These fancy custard squares look impressive, and I agree they have a few steps and can be a little fiddly, but don’t put them in the too-hard basket! I made mine round for a dainty high tea or dessert option, but you could keep things simple and cut the […]
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 […]
Zucchini and Their Flowers with Fresh Cheese
Words and images Kathy Paterson Zucchini – Courgette “One in the same” The late Antonio Carluccio was Britain’s leading exponent of Italian cooking, and to quote him, “This vegetable may come last in alphabetical order, but for Italians it is the first and most widely used, along with the tomato. Zucchini [courgettes], are grown and […]
Chicken, Zucchini and Mascarpone Lasagne
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires This lighter lasagne is just the ticket for the summer months, especially if you planted zucchini in your garden and are wondering how to eat them faster than they grow. The joy of using mascarpone in this recipe is you eliminate the need for making a white sauce. 2 […]