Cranking up your log burner with the haul of wood that was unceremoniously dumped in your driveway... Taking the ski gear to get sharpened, tuned and waxed for the inevitable first shaky run of the season. These are a few of the early seasonal joys to be gleaned from the Christchurch Winter. Ther...

Spring and Your Skin. Spring is upon us we find ourselves excited at the prospect of warm sunny days, leaving behind the gloominess of winter. However, we have to stop and think of how this change in the weather affects our skin and daily skincare routines, and that it is not just about applying ...

Vitamin B has recently received attention within the world of beauty, with a number of studies demonstrating how the inclusion of Vitamin B in face serums can help to prevent ageing. I want to share with you why we prescribe a B serum for almost everyone’s skin; Vitamin B is a wonder vitamin beca...

Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins to get in your diet on a daily basis. It’s one of those that your body can’t create or store on its own but is essential for numerous functions. One of those is for the production of collagen, which helps to make the skin firm, flexible and healthy....

Ingredients 1/4 cup natural raw almonds 1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained 1/2 tsp matcha powder pinch sea salt 3 tbsp shredded coconut handful goji berries 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER 1 1/2 cu...

4 medium sized kumara or sweet potato1 400g can of organic black beans 2 avocados, chopped1 red onion, diced8 cherry tomatoes, choppedJuice and zest of 2 limesSmall handful of fresh coriander, choppedPre heat oven to 200 degrees celsius.Wash the kumara and pat dry. Brush all over with olive oil, ...