NZ Life & Leisure

Feb 4, 2024 | thisnzlife.co.nz | Damon Galgut

Our resident bibliophile dips into award-winning books from across the decades. Words and Images: Meredith Hicks Receiving an award for writing must be such validation for any author. To win for your debut novel, as three of the following did, must be the icing on the cake. Awarded from a range of notable categories, the following books span eras, countries and a range of characters, all with the underlying angst of being human and the fraught nature of relationships.

Dec 20, 2023 | thisnzlife.co.nz | Jane Wrigglesworth

Shun the shops and reduce waste with these simple, handcrafted gifts. There are few gifts under the Christmas tree that stand out more than something homemade. On a holiday dominated by commercial interests and stressful shopping, the idea of carefully and mindfully handcrafting something using your own skills and resources is an increasingly special gesture.

Nov 15, 2023 | thisnzlife.co.nz | Raynor Winn

Words and Images: Meredith HicksReader, writer and bibliophile Meredith Hicks takes an amble with an armful of amiable book companions that will surely stir readers to take a walk in the real world. So many types of walking, so many words to describe it and numerous reasons to do it. It’s exercise, a mode of transport, it helps creativity and immersion in the great outdoors is always good.

Feb 19, 2023 | thisnzlife.co.nz | Jeremy Dixon

This is a corn chowder like no other. Recipe: Extracted from The Revive Café Cookbook 8 by Jeremy Dixon The secret ingredients are the cashew butter for creaminess, the Thai curry paste for a little flavour kick (but not tasting like a Thai dish), and the fresh inclusions at the end.

Feb 18, 2023 | thisnzlife.co.nz | Jeremy Dixon

Catering to a morning crowd? This is a great breakfast combination for sharing.