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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weave Eatery – When All the Loose Ends Come Together
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Tracey Kensington had never been to Hamilton until she and her family moved to the city from Palmerston North last year for her husband’s new job. Tracey was also looking for an opportunity for herself, and next minute, in January, they bought Weave Eatery at Waikato Innovation Park and […]
Put to the Test – Audi Q5
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Audi recently released their all new Q5. First introduced in 2009, this midsized SUV quickly became Audi New Zealand’s best seller. Greg Leet, General Manager, Audi New Zealand, says, “This new Q5 dials up those characteristics even further in a comprehensive package that is luxurious, intuitive, stylish, efficient and […]
An Italian Brunch at The Trading Post
Looking for a fabulous brunch, Vicki checks out an Italian style brunch at The Trading Post Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images by Billie Blue A few years ago, I began to hear good things about the couple who had bought The Trading Post in Paengaroa. Great Italian Osteria vibes was what I was told, and so […]
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 […]