From issue 59.These delicious Fairtrade truffles are easy to make and are perfect for sharing.Ingredients: 125g Fairtrade dark chocolate 5 tbsp of coconut cream (use the thick white solids not the milk)1 tsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup8 tsp Cointreau (or other orange-flavoured liqueur)Beetroot powder for dusting (I
Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect. This technique is a great way to coordinate mismatched pots without making them look too samey-samey. A bit like painting with watercolours, the dip-dye paint effect allows lots of scope for experimentation. Preparing your pots Step 1: Transfer existing soil
A dull kitchen is transformed with a simple one, two, three. This basic and bland u-shaped kitchen was sadly lacking in personality. Adding colour, tiles and open shelving was a cost-effective way to inject some style as well as extra functionality. You need Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne enamel
Hearty, sustaining and packed full of goodness, not to mention flavour. 1 thumb’s length of unpeeled fresh ginger, grated4 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped 2 star anise pods1 cinnamon stick3-4 whole cloves8 cups free-range pork bone broth1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced1-2 tsp quality fish sauce, (such
A warm home is a welcoming home, and there are lots of things you can do to take the chill out of the air at your place. New Zealand houses are notoriously cold and draughty. We tend to forget this during the summer months only to
Colour is a powerful design element when used effectively. Use warm colours and luxurious textiles to create the cosiest winter lounge retreat. Colour is a complex phenomenon and theories about its effect on our minds and emotions range across the scientific and artistic realms. On the
Discover the simple pleasures of macramé with this easy hanger Macramé is an ancient craft dating from Babylonian times. At its most basic, twine or string is cut into lengths and retied using a series of knots. But macramé can also be very ornate, involving hundreds
Guide visitors to your doorstep and around your outdoor spaces using colourful handmade lanterns These lanterns are easy to make using upcycled jars and tins, and their high sides help them stay alight on the stormiest of evenings. For the jars Use your scissors to cut the clear
Celebrate the Easter season with this delightful homemade hot cross buns recipe. Note - buy more ingredients than needed - as more batches will be required! For the buns 300ml milk 50g butter 500g strong bread flour, I use Chantal Organics Stoneground Bread Flour 1 tsp
Enjoy the zingy fresh flavours of the season with this delectable and light salad.Tossed Kale Salad 7-8 stems of red and green curly kale Remove stems and discard. Tear leaves into small pieces. Wash and place in a salad bowl. Serve with dressing below. Creamy Avocado Dressing This
