Plenty of Flavour at This Year’s Festival
Back for its fourth year, Flavours of Plenty festival in 2025 is all about Edible Stories. The festival is not just mouthwatering events – it also serves up a reason to collaborate, and provides a place for people to discover, celebrate and chat about the coastal Bay of Plenty’s food scene. This year’s theme is […]
Thorne Group – Women Build with Confidence
Words by Liz French, Images by Brydie Thompson Studies suggest (maybe not scientifically!) that single women are the happiest group of adults in society. Thorne Group are proud to have helped enhance the lives of their female clients by supporting them in building homes they love to live in. Gillian Tustin is no stranger to […]
More Than Skin Deep
Words Liz French, Images Brydie Thompson A session at Tranquillo Beauty Clinic was enough to convince Liz French that she needs to have more respect for her skin. My morning skin routine is a splash of cold water to wake me up and a dash of moisturiser in the general direction of my face. As […]
The Inside Story
Words by Liz French, Images by Jay Drew Gerrand Flooring’s Leanne and Tony Rich recently renewed the flooring in their own home. Nourish magazine got a peep at the result and found out what flooring the flooring experts choose. When you have the benefit of experience built over years in the industry and ongoing exposure […]
Palate Celebrates 20 years
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires & Brydie Thompson Chef Mat McLean is describing his homemade bresaola and the next minute he’s in the kitchen at his restaurant, Palate, assembling a little snack to demonstrate this cured and air-dried delicacy at its best. He returns with a plate of four or five smoked baby mushrooms, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]