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  150ML JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY ¼ CUP (60ML) LIGHT AGAVE SYRUP 3 CUPS (750ML) CHILLED CRANBERRY JUICE 1 CUP (250ML) CHILLED ORANGE JUICE 1½ CUPS (375ML) CHILLED SODA WATER 1 CUP (150G) FROZEN CRANBERRIES Mix to combine the whisky, agave, cranberry juice, orange juice and soda in a 2-litre-capacity jug. Add the cranberries and pour over ice to serve. Makes...

You can't beat the good old classic glaze for the Christmas Ham. This recipe from Donna Hay is a family favourite. 1 CUP (340G) ORANGE MARMALADE ¼ CUP (90G) HONEY ½ CUP (125ML) ORANGE JUICE 5–6KG HAM LEG, SKIN REMOVED AND TRIMMED+ CLOVES, FOR STUDDING Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the marmalade, honey and orange juice in a saucepan over high...

We've rounded up ten of our most sought-after kitchen accessories that will enhance your culinary experiences. Coffee Machine When you need a decent cup of coffee to start your day with, you need a great coffee machine to make it. We’re purists here and love the traditional style machine using ground coffee, the same way your favourite café makes them. Rancilio...

Regardless of how extravagant or low key your wedding plans might be, the lead up to one of the biggest days in your life can be incredibly stressful. With a steady stream of things that need to be taken care of, it’s often easier to reach for that quick sugar fix! But the truth is, you don’t need to “borrow”...

Artfully decorating a coffee table elevates the style and feel of a living space. It adds layers and textures to a room on a small scale and really makes a room look finished and intentional. It takes practice but with these basic tips you can create a beautiful and practical vignette on your coffee table. Gather all the small décor...

This delicious snack is gluten and dairy free. Simple to make we love using our KitchenAid Artisan Food Chopper, it wizzes the ingredients into the perfect texture and the bowl is just the right size. We also use our Food Chopper to cut up onion and garlic to avoid tears! Lemon & Cashew Bliss Balls Ingredients: 150 grams (1 cup...

With a less-is-more design approach wedding designer Alice Hayes has grown in popularity with her striking, yet simple gowns and separates. She had been working in fashion for a few years and always loved the art of patternmaking and sewing. "When my older sister asked me to do her wedding dress it was such a special thing to make for...

It's citrus season in New Zealand, which always seems like a shame to have lemons so readily available when it's getting too chilly for a gin & tonic. A citrus themed dinner party or wedding reception can make for a colourful way to decorate and when paired with blue gives a nod to the Italian coast most of us wish...

There are many factors that can cause dull, dehydrated skin - age, diet, medicine, health and stress to name just a few. If this concerns you and you've got a big event coming up like a wedding, birthday or other special occasion consider a series of Prohfilo treatments. Prohfilo is a bio-remodelling hyaluronic acid that stimulates collagen and elastin encouraging...

  Photo by Wildfolk Photography With wedding season in full swing we thought we'd catch up with those in the thick of it. Waiheke Island has many vineyards, restaurants and beautiful venues and is just a short ferry ride from Auckland City, it is a hugely popular wedding destination. Making planning that much easier is the The Island Collection. The...

With her vibrant beach scenes captured on camera Kiwi-born Sydneysider Poppie Pack is making waves with her photography. Her prints evoke joy, a moment in time that is relatable and ever so desirable. Antipodeans will feel at home viewing her work, reminded of the hazy days of summer we grew up with. A vista that is ever changing due to...

In an industry crowded with options there's a new kid on the block that's getting loads of attention. The latest innovation from Kiwi skincare brand re-skin is a serum and supplement combination; the dual effect working from the inside out. And the results speak for themselves. Founded by Lisa Anderson and Susie Calderwood Re-Skin has been six years in the...