Elevate Homes – Raising the standard for transportable houses
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan I Word of mouth is a powerful tool. I was catching up with Hayley from Treetown Kitchens and, as you do, we were chatting about kitchens. Hayley was telling me about some of the amazing kitchens they have created for Elevate Homes. What piqued my attention was she told me Elevate Homes […]
Butter me up
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires I am not a huge fan of eating corn off the cob – it’s a messy affair! Luckily, the excuse it provides to eat lashing of butter tips this summertime treat in its winning favour. This summer I suggest we crank that butter action up a notch by having […]
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 […]
A Taste of Emilia Romagna
Words and images Vicki Ravlich-Horan A map of Emilia Romagna reads like a shopping list. This food mecca is the home to many of the foods synonymous with Italy, from Bolognese to Parmigiana, balsamic vinegar to prosciutto. Bologna, the region’s capital, is the heart of Italian cuisine, but surprisingly often left off tourists’ itineraries. But […]
Sun Protection From the Inside Out
Words Natalie Jacques During summer, skin protection is essential, and a combination of topical and internal sun care provides a complete defence. Nutrients like astaxanthin, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, along with natural sunscreens containing zinc oxide, create a multifaceted approach to UV protection, helping maintain skin’s health, hydration, and resilience. Nutrients for Sun Protection Certain […]
Harissa-roasted Courgette with Millet + Coriander Dressing
Recipes and images by Emma Galloway A beautiful flavour-packed way to use in-season courgettes. Here I’ve served it with millet (a protein-packed gluten-free grain), but cooked brown rice would also work. To make this dairy-free and therefore vegan also, omit feta cheese and use olive oil when cooking the millet. Serves 4–6 4 medium courgettes, […]
The Ultimate Hummus
Recipe and images by Julie Le Clerc There’s hummus and then there’s hummus! Hummus is a staple dish from the Middle East, where it has been relished since ancient times. Its popularity spread far and wide, and today it’s enjoyed worldwide. The word hummus in Arabic means chickpea, but the tasty dish we know and […]
Bright Like a Diamond
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires If you ask jeweller Paul Briggs to describe the magic of diamonds he draws on five decades of experience for his reply: he says they have retained their sparkling allure through countless generations, they are symbols of romance, permanence and enduring love. They’re known for their indestructibility – the […]
Raviolo Caprese alla Norma
Recipes by Simone Saglia, Images by Brydie Thompson Like so many Italian dishes, this classic relies on beautiful, fresh ingredients, making summer the perfect time to enjoy it, with fresh tomatoes, basil and eggplants in abundance. Pasta Dough 1 cup boiling water 4 cups flour (500g) pinch of salt Make a well with the flour […]
Fresh Fish ‘n Herb Crust
Recipe and images by Kathy Paterson The herb marinade adds great flavour and you don’t need to be fussy about patting it evenly. Just lightly flour the fish – it gives a great little crust. Serves 4 Fish 1 small handful parsley leaves 1 small handful coriander leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red […]