A Shared Harvest at Awatere Village
A Nourish Promotion with Oceania “There is nothing in the world more miraculous than what appears from a tiny, wee seed,” Joy says, holding her fingers close together to show the size of it. “Some seeds are like a pinprick. And then suddenly there are all these leaves. It’s just beautiful.” It’s the kind of […]
Rebuild or Renovate?
This is a dilemma many home-owners struggle with. You love the location, the neighbours, the atmosphere of the street. But the house itself no longer works. Maybe it’s too small, poorly laid out, cold, or simply not designed for how you live now. So, what’s the answer: renovate, rebuild, or attempt a combination of the […]
Autumn Reset
Enjoy an Autumn reset with the team at Tranquillo Autumn is an opportunity to return to routine, slow down, and replenish from within. Autumn carries a quiet elegance. As social calendars soften and the pace of life begins to ease, we are offered a welcome opportunity to return to routine, slow down, and restore what […]
A Decade of Hayes Common
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires When you head down Wellington Street to Hayes Paddock in Hamilton East, a big green building stretches out before you. It’s set back from the street on a corner site, and there are typically people sitting at outdoor tables in the sun, amid kids, dogs, bikes and gardens. The […]
Faking It
Words by Vicki Ravlich-Horan This story idea began with a simple question, when is it okay to fake it? I only use vanilla extract, shunning the essence I grew up with, yet I am happy to slosh some truffle oil, (basically synthesised truffle flavour) over my rocket or pizza. Maple syrup is our family go-to […]
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 […]