An easy vegan cookie loaded with protein, fibre and minerals, thanks to the addition of chickpeas.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Contact Your Council Carefully – time and effort pays off!
Local councils don’t always come in for a great reputation, yet, if we know how to navigate them, councils can be one of our greatest assets.
Pressured to Save
In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, anyone on a fixed income is already doing what they can to tighten their belts. Sometimes, however, spending more can actually result in greater savings
Alone but Not Adrift: Finding Purpose in Solitude
Many people reach retirement only to realise how much of their purpose was tied to other people. But this stage of life isn’t a pause, it’s a new shape.
Morning Tea Muffins
Muffins make an excellent morning tea or a quick snack. These more-ish muffins are packed with flavour, fibre and are an absolute doddle to put together.
How to Support Your Elderly Parent at GP Appointments
We bring you tips and suggestions on how to recognise when your parent may require your support when visiting their GP, and how you can facilitate this.
Winter Diagnostics – be your own garden doctor!
We take a look at some of the more common problems affecting two mainstays of the winter garden: carrots and parsnips, and diagnose possible causes.
Keep Growing: How to Build a Lifelong Learning Habit
Whether it’s picking up a new skill, exploring a personal interest, or simply staying curious, lifelong learning is one of the most empowering habits you can build—at any age
Why the Hurunui Garden Festival Should Be on Your Spring Calendar
The Hurunui Garden Festival A Celebration of Colour, Craft and Canterbury Charm For keen gardeners and ...
Healing Chicken Soup
What I love about this recipe is it uses up your food scraps and makes a delicious wholesome meal at the same time.





