Nadia的December 2019 - January 2020目录

The best things about summer, in my opinion, are relaxing, feasting and enjoying the outdoors – preferably all at once! Hopefully you have a little downtime lined up for the holidays and are starting to think about getting friends and family together for a few al fresco gatherings. If you’re like me, you’ll want to keep it simple so you’re not in the kitchen all day. Why not try one of my super-easy five-ingredient salads for your next barbecue (page 54), or check out the picnic-friendly ideas on page 46? We also have a number of enticing ways to make the most of the season’s bounty of berries, cherries and plums on page 64. Because summer is all about resetting and recharging, our Well-thy section is full of ways to…

There’s an almost infinite number of possible combinations of things you can slide onto a skewer. Sweet or savoury, meat and/or veg and/or fruit, cooked or raw, any ingredients can be used as long as you consider a few important details: 1 Combine a maximum of four ingredients: one as the main flavour, some to add contrasting flavours, textures or aromas, and some to add a touch of juiciness. 2 If you’re cooking your skewer on the barbecue, a stove-top pan or a wood fire, use ingredients with similar cooking times. Here are some combinations to try, each accompanied by its perfect-fit dip: Extracted from The Camping Cookbook by Sara Mutande and Andrea Lo Vetere; Beatnik Publishing. RRP $25 from beatnikshop.com .…

It’s time to slip into holiday mode and focus on kicking back and relaxing, preferably with a cool drink and a delicious plate of kai to keep you company. Eating outdoors is a summertime ritual and we have plenty of ideas for laidback barbecue get-togethers (page 46), followed by a line-up of super summer salads using only five ingredients (page 54). And because everyone needs a sweet treat to finish, we’ve made the most of seasonal fruit (page 64), highlighting cherries, berries and plums at their juiciest best.…

“As consumers, we have so much power to change the world by just being careful in what we buy”– Emma Watson, actress The Kiwi founders of Baina wanted to create a range of “elevated necessities”, and their GOTS-certified (Global Organic Textile Standard) organic cotton towels certainly fit that brief. Bailey Meredith (on left) and Anna Fahey have been friends since high school and both come from fashion backgrounds – Bailey co-founded sleepwear brand General Sleep, while Anna spent time at Marle, and both worked for Kate Sylvester. The women were inspired to create their new brand while working together at the sustainable furniture company Jardan in Melbourne. “We saw an opportunity for well-made and thoughtfully designed towelling,” says Bailey. “[We] knew that any business we created had to be a…

It’s known as the sunshine capital of New Zealand, but it’s making a name for itself as a destination of a different kind. For a small city, Nelson is chock-full of innovative food and beverage companies – and the environment is at the core of many of these producers’ philosophies. APPLEBY FARMS What does a food technologist have in common with two dairy farmers? In Appleby Farms’ case, they all make delicious ice cream. Two years ago, farmers Julian Raine and Murray King (above, left to right) teamed up with food technologist Kristy Giles (above) to launch a range of ice cream made from A2 protein milk. Kristy (who had previously done product development for Tip Top) had worked with Julian for a decade as a contract food technologist and…

Cranberries and Christmas go hand in hand and their versatility means you can use them for much more than just an accompaniment for turkey. Their sour flavour lends itself well to both sweet and savoury dishes as we show here with our cinnamony cranberry and apple tart, cheesy chicken filos and rich-red celebration chutney. 1 Cranberry & apple tart Ready in 1 hour plus cooling time | Serves 6-8 375g frozen or fresh cranberries 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced 1 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp cornflour mixed with ¼ cup cold water 150g cream cheese, at room temperature ⅓ cup icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 sheets ready-rolled sweet short pastry 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 Tbsp milk (egg wash) 2 Tbsp…

Breathe together Imagine a place where you can practise yoga on a Monday, eat salad on a Tuesday, try an infra-red sauna on a Wednesday or indulge in a weekend meditation class followed by a delicious craft beer on a Saturday. Welcome to Christchurch’s newly opened The Welder wellbeing centre,with a vision to make a healthy lifestyle approachable and fun. thewelder.nz Christmas cracker Make your platter matter with Hill St Wholefoods seed cracker mix. Made from nutritious, plant-based ingredients including sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and flaxseed, the mix requires only water to create 32 large crackers. “Our seed crackers are easy to make and, most importantly, delicious,” says owner Eliana Glover. hillstwholefoods.co.nz Green scene Born out of a growing shift in Kiwi diets, the successful limited-edition food bag…

Summer is a great time to go deeper in your yoga practice as the heat will help you to get into deeper postures and improve your flexibility. Although life usually gets busier with parties and deadlines in the lead-up to the holidays, it is also a good time to stay consistent with your yoga practice as it will give you more energy and help you de-stress. Detox The best detoxifying yoga poses are twisting postures and abdominal work. These postures help to build apana energy which is a downward elimination flow. Postures like the sufi grind, spinal twist and leg lifts are great for massaging the digestive organs and helping with the elimination of toxins. Breath work Pranayama or breathing techniques are also supportive for detoxification. Sitali pranayama is the…

Just in time for summer, Caci is offering one of its renowned skin-conditioning treatments for $70 with every free consultation There’s no denying that women today are often pulled in many directions as work, family and other responsibilities compete for their attention. This constant juggle frequently results in their own needs being pushed to the bottom of the list, which is why self-care has never been more important. Along with a good diet, regular exercise and some scheduled me-time every day, making a concerted effort to prioritise skin heath should be another essential element of any self-care programme. It’s not just about looking good on the outside; the skin is our body’s largest organ, serving as a protective barrier and acting as a mirror for what’s going on internally. Treating…

Summer is well and truly upon us and these recipes will help to get you outdoors to enjoy the season’s bounty and the long warm days that go with it. All these flavour-packed dishes can be easily carried outside for an informal meal on the deck or patio – or cook the kebabs and burgers on the barbie. Just add cold beers or sangria, a jug of iced cordial for the kids, and some great company. Chicken burgers with fennel & herb slaw Ready in 50 minutes | Serves 6 2 skinless chicken breasts (about 550g) 2/3 cup panko crumbs ⅓ cup (50g) almonds, finely chopped 75g parmesan, grated Sea salt ¼ cup plain flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 6 burger buns Butter, for buns SLAW 200g fennel, finely…

Juicy, sweet berries, cherries and plums are a summertime delight and can be enjoyed in so many delicious ways – for breakfast, brunch and dessert. Try strawberries baked into perfectly crisp galettes, blueberries churned into cheesecake ice cream, cooked plums stirred through creamy overnight oats – or for the cherry on top (literally), pancakes drizzled with a rich cherry syrup, or a tray of buttery, crumbly cherry shortcakes. Strawberry semolina galettes Ready in 40 minutes | Makes 5-6 | DF Galettes are flattish, rustic pies that don’t need a tin, so you can make as many as you like, in whatever size, to suit the quantity of strawberries you have. Serve warm or cold with cream or ice cream. 2 cups ripe strawberries (about 1 large punnet), hulled and halved…

Tales. So many tales. Of private-jet day trips to cook for wealthy Londoners, of KGB drinking techniques for eliciting secrets, of acquaintances with prime ministers and business magnates, of stolen secrets and lessons learned, of radiation exposure and a miraculous recovery. Time spent with Alex Kirichuk, a Ukrainian nuclear engineer turned master distiller, is an endless tale of epic proportions. The story we’re actually here to learn about, though, concerns the delicious, all-natural spirits and herbal concoctions that Alex and his family produce by solar power in a picturesque little corner of New Zealand. “We invented this business because we have skills and we have this place,” says Alex, referring to his scientific background, his wife’s vast medical knowledge, and the fact their property in Puhoi has a 221-metre bore…

Whether you’re planning an all-out party this year or just want to kick off the big day with a festive drink, here are some quick finger food ideas, each paired with a Christmas drink or cocktail. We’ve made these canapés with the finest ingredients, from pancetta-wrapped scallops with a chardonnay dressing, to salmon-topped wasabi and buckwheat blinis. Enjoy – and have a merry Christmas! Minty green-apple mojito with coconut & chilli edamame beans Ready in 15 minutes | Serves 4 | DF | GF DRINK 1 large green apple, unpeeled 10-12 mint leaves, torn, plus sprigs to garnish 8 lime wedges 1 Tbsp caster sugar 1 cup crushed ice cubes 200ml white rum Soda water, to taste NIBBLE 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp lemon zest (in longish strands) 1…

The outlook for 2020 is looking sweet for Jessica Mentis, aka The Jellyologist. The architecture graduate turned foodie entrepreneur has just launched her own bespoke jelly kits and mixes, meaning her signature gourmet flavours are now available in powder form so jelly fans can recreate them at home. To celebrate the occasion, the Instagram sensation has created two exclusive recipes for NADIA readers – perfect for your next get-together this summer. Raspberry & elderflower trifle Ready in 40 minutes plus setting time | Serves 10-12 350g fresh or frozen raspberries 2 packets The Jellyologist Apple & Elderflower Jelly (including Dried Raspberry Garnish) 400ml boiling water 250ml cold water 12 The Jellyologist Cone Moulds (from The Jellyologist Kit) or other small moulds 600g thick custard 500g jam roll 75ml rosé wine…

Don an apron, crank up the oven and cook up a festive flurry of these freshly baked goodies. Inspired by recipes from the magical city of New York, we’re mixing dark chocolate into classic fruit cake, adding eggnog to cheesecake, putting cute little ‘windows’ in cookies, and getting creative with an icing pen. These recipes are great fun to make and sure to get you in a festive mood (and maybe dreaming of a frosty Christmas in the Big Apple). Gingerbread people Ready in 50 minutes plus resting (best done overnight) and cooling time | Makes about 25-30 These little figures made out of sweet, spiced dough have a long history. One fairytale tells the story of an old couple who baked a gingerbread man, only to have him escape…

You can feel psychologically restored after just 15 minutes sitting outside in a park or forest, according to the study The influence of urban green environments on stress relief measures: A field experiment.– Liisa Tyrväinen et al Swim in comfort and reduce waste from pads and tampons with the new period-proof bikini from AWWA (formerly I am Eva). The nylon/ spandex bikini is quick-dry and will absorb 1-2 tampons’ worth of flow, making them ideal for periods, bladder leakage, or before or after childbirth. $99 from awwathelabel.com.…

GETTING STARTED To begin, try the typical warm-up of a hasya yoga session. Clap your hands together and chant ‘Ho Ho, Ha Ha Ha’ several times, while making eye contact with other members in your group. You might find that this alone gets you into a fit of giggles. As you try the different exercises listed here, return to this clapping exercise between each one in order to structure the practice and calm you down if things get too hyper. GREETING LAUGHTER In this exercise, you move around the room and shake hands with the group, continuing to make eye contact and to repeat your ‘Ho Ho, Ha Ha Ha’ chant. If you are giving this a go with just one friend, you might like to try simply alternating hands…

1 Go-To Zincredible Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Daily Moisturiser, $45 Smells like: Bergamot and essential oil deliciousness. Feels like: Slightly white on initial application but rubs into skin like a dream. No greasy feel once it’s on. Good for: Everyday wear on the face, neck and chest when you’re only getting short bursts of sun exposure. Water resistance: If you’re planning on going swimming, leave this guy at home and opt for a sunscreen with a higher SPF. Standout ingredients: Zinc oxide, shea butter, sunflower oil, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10. 2 Essone Natural Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Summer Coconut & Jojoba, $55 Smells like: Shea butter with a slight hint of coconut. Feels like: Super-moisturising, if not a little bit greasy. Rub between your hands first to help…

Give your home a Christmas glow with these simple candlesticks crafted from wooden sofa feet. They look great in a group and make cute gifts too. YOU WILL NEED Candles Drill and wood bit Wooden sofa feet (from hardware stores) Sandpaper Resene testpots in your chosen colours Paint brush Construction adhesive 1 Measure the diameter of your candles. Using a drill fitted with a wood bit of the same diameter (our bit was 22mm), drill a hole in the middle of a sofa foot so the candle can sit snugly and securely inside. Don’t drill all the way through. 2 Sand off any rough edges. 3 Paint each of the feet in a shade of green. We chose Resene Permanent Green, Resene Laurel, Resene Parsley and Resene Gordons Green. Apply…

Easy salads are one of summer’s pleasures, and Nadia has made these five as flavoursome and simple as possible, with no more than five ingredients plus dressing. From fresh mint and creamy cheese tossed with hot grilled courgette, to crunchy croutons just starting to soak up the juice of sweet tomatoes, or salty prosciutto teamed with soft egg and asparagus, you’ll want to return to these recipes again and again. Courgette, peas, mint, lemon & buffalo cheese Ready in 20 minutes | Serves 3-4 | GF Grilled on the barbecue is my favourite way to eat courgettes. If you want to dress them up, add some sweet peas, mint and, if you like, a little soft feta, ricotta or (my favourite) marinated buffalo cheese. 4-5 courgettes, sliced finely lengthways Olive…

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To make your Christmas Day as easy as possible, we’ve put together a scrumptious feast that is sure to be a hit. Whether you make it all or pick and choose what suits you best, we’re sure you’ll love these simple but stunning dishes. For the main event there’s whisky-glazed ham with succulent pears, and an easy, nutty stuffed turkey breast, along with two delicious sides: a warm salad of roasted tomatoes, fennel and salmon, and a jewel-bright jumble of kūmara and goat’s cheese. Individual gourmet puds and a spectacular spiced cake finish things off with a bang! Whisky & marmalade-glazed ham with roasted baby pears Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves 12-16 (half ham) or 30 (whole ham) | DF | GF 1 ham on the bone…

Smoky mustard & pineapple glazed ham Ready in 2 hours plus cooling time | Serves 10-plus 440g tin crushed pineapple in juice 1 cup orange juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp dry English mustard 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 cup brown sugar Pinch cayenne pepper 1 whole cooked Leonard’s ham, removed from fridge 2 hours before cooking 1 Preheat oven to 160ºC. In a pot, bring all ingredients (except ham) to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes then cool. 2 Remove the skin from the ham using your fingertips to gently prise it away, taking care not to damage the layer of fat underneath. Leave the skin on the hock. Lightly score the fat in a…

Everyone loves a classic Kiwi pav at Christmas but try rolling yours into a luscious log for a delicious update. This billowy confection of fluffy meringue wrapped around a festive centre of sweet, juicy berries and spiced cream will cause a sensation when it arrives at the table. Grab a slice before it disappears like magic! Pavlova roll with marinated berries & spiced cream Ready in 1¾ hours plus at least 2 hours’ chilling time | Serves 6-8 | GF 2 cups mixed berries, larger ones halved or quartered – we used blueberries, strawberries and pomegranate seeds ¼ cup dessert wine 1 Tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 300g crème fraîche ¾ cup Greek yoghurt 1 tsp mixed spice 1 Tbsp icing sugar MERINGUE 6 egg whites ¼ tsp…