Increasingly, cats are being kept as indoor-only animals. The reasons are many, and range from owners ...
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Pineapple cheesecake
Hello paradise, take your family and guests to exotic places with this creamy, refreshing dessert. Ingredients: Crust: 3/4 ...
Sweetcorn & baby spinach mini frittatas
Ingredients: 2 cobs sweetcorn 8 eggs 3/4 cup rice flour 1/4 cup cream 1 bag baby ...
Watermelon feta and mint salad
Salty, sweet and refreshing. Ingredients: 1 watermelon, chilled (about 12 cups of cubed fruit) 1 cucumber ...
Grandkids, great times and good friends
Jeannie and John count their blessings at Ryman There’s a negative assumption that some people make ...
Palmerston North rose trial winners and looking ahead
The final event on the rose calendar for 2019 was the presentation of the awards from ...
Kumara pancakes
Here’s a brunch idea for the health-conscious – gluten free, low G.I, full of goodness and ...
6 (surprisingly healthy) grandkid approved baking recipes
From licking the spoon to painstakingly decorating cupcakes, baking is a fantastic way to bond with ...
Quick chicken risotto for one
This is my go-to recipe when I want something soul-warming and delicious. It’s perfect for when ...
Wind your way to calm – visit a labyrinth!
The world grows daily busier, and so do our minds. Our brains race with each new ...




