Step into the lab with Jill Mulvaney and her team to learn the art of aromatic distilling and working with botanicals to produce your own essential oils, hydrosols and botanical spirits. The Alembics Lab is an online learning space created by Jill Mulvaney, founder of Alembics
Surrounded by the stunning untouched beauty of Golden Bay located at the top of the South Island, it’s no wonder the founders of Dancing Sands Distillery are keen to protect the environment by dramatically reducing their carbon emissions. Dancing Sands Distillery is the first NZ distillery
Ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg add some wellness and warmth to your smoothie ritual. This spicy, creamy drink is not only delicious and filling, it also feels like it fuels me “well”. Ginger is a known anti-inflammatory and great for immune function, while cinnamon can play a part
In the space of a decade, Anna Kydd has experienced more hardship than most people do in a lifetime.In 2013, her husband Andy was diagnosed with Stage IV bowel cancer – a massive shock. He was just 35 at the time and Anna was seven
Get your chocolate fix with this lusciously thick smoothie using quality cacao powder.
From issue 55.While it's great in a sandwich, peanut butter is also perfect in a frappé. Peanut butter is so popular in New Zealand kitchen cupboards. Who else remembers racing home from school to raid the pantry and make peanut butter and honey sandwiches? It's a
Enjoy summer in a bowl with this refreshing mango dessert. I love making desserts when friends come around for dinner. There’s always dessert at my place; I believe in balance of all good things in life! If it’s winter, I’ll bake. But during summer, an easy dessert I
Recipes Jane Lyons. Photography Kate Battersby. Styling Sacha Wackrow. Infusing spirits is a fun and easy way to personalise a gift for someone. A favourite is this fresh and festive summer infusion of bay leaf and lemon. Best served with ice, plenty of fresh lemon and
From issue 59.A sophisticated and deliciously nutritious chocolate drink using homemade nut milk. I first started making nut milk after meeting my husband, who has a dairy intolerance. He always joked his situation was amusing given he grew up on a dairy farm and milked cows, yet
Recipe by Rachel Grunwell. Photography and styling by Aimee Mange My kids spent their youth drinking hot chocolates – or “fluffies” if we went to cafes. The fluffies are milk foam with chocolate sprinkled on top with two marshmallows. It’s always a fun burst of sugar
