Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48 May/June 2016 i Good

@realfoodpledge Caralee Caldwell Caralee’s nutritious and wholesome recipes from her new book, Real Food Everyday, are featured in this issue from page 87. Growing up in Whangarei, Caralee spent much of her childhood in the Bay of Islands, but she now resides on the Gold Coast with her husband Cameron and three children, where she loves riding her retro bicycle to meet friends for picnics, and attending the local farmers’ markets to find fresh produce to cook with. Himali McInnes Himali is a family doctor based in South Auckland, who recently travelled to Mongolia with her husband Ian, who works as the CEO of Tearfund. Himali penned the social justice feature Laying Down Roots in Mongolia about the trip on page 22. Himali unwinds by pottering about in her organic…

NZ International Film Festival – Autumn Events NOW-MAY DUNEDIN Lectures, workshops, tutorials and dining. fooddesign.org.nz The International Food Design Conference and Studio JUNE 29 – JULY 1, DUNEDIN Lectures, workshops, tutorials and dining. fooddesign.org.nz New Zealand Sign Language Week MAY 9-15, NATIONWIDE 10 years since NZSL became one of NZ’s three official languages. deaf.org.nz The Elephant Thief MAY-JUNE, SELECTED CENTRES Take a glimpse of the year 2061 through a cracked crystal ball with Indian Ink’s new show. indianink.co.nz Legacy: The Art of Rangi Hetet and Erenora Puketapu-Hetet JUNE 25 – OCTOBER 30, THE DOWSE ART MUSEUM Celebrating these exceptional artists. dowse.org.nz Auckland Festival of Photography JUNE 2-24 Exhibitions from amateurs and professionals with Auckland Photo Day on June 11. photographyfestival.org.nz Tora Coastal Challenge MAY 1, MARTINBOROUGH Explore the stunning Tora…

Cooking with Beer By Mark Dredge, Dog 'n' Bone, $45 More than 65 recipes for cooking with beer for every occasion: tasty main meals, lazy brunches and yes, even dessert. Dredge has travelled the world for this book which includes the best to match with your newfound culinary creations. Botanical Style By Selina Lake, Ryland Peters and Small, $50 All things botanical are totally trending, and combined with author Lake’s signature romantic-vintage style, transforming your home into a leafy haven has never been easier. Sections on industrial, boho, vintage, tropical and natural botanical styles. A Woman’s Huts and Hideaways by Gill Heriz, Cico Books, $40 We’ve all heard of the man cave before, but this book showcases more than 40 ‘she sheds’ and other retreats for women to escape to.…

AOTEAROA – the land of the long white cloud – a country known all over the world for its spectacular landscapes and clean, green spaces. New Zealanders have long had a strong connection with our natural world – a unique connection that helps to give us our Kiwi identity. We display our national symbol, a native fern, with pride, and we’re colloquially named after an endemic bird. We wear an ancient river stone, the pounamu (greenstone) around our necks as a symbol of strength, prosperity and connection to our land, and many of our national heroes hail from outdoor pursuits – from mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary to thrill-seeker A. J. Hackett. Kiwis are often known as folk who love adventure and getting out amongst nature. One could assume that being…

The number of chemicals we expose ourselves to through beauty products is mind boggling. In fact, one 2008 US study showed that women use an average of 12 cosmetic products with 168 ingredients every day. And while we’re only applying tiny dabs to our skin each day, what is frightening to know is that some of the ingredients in your moisturiser could also be found in the surface cleaner you use to clean your kitchen bench. “The thing about using tiny amounts of bad products is that the total load you’re absorbing can be quite large,” says Ben Warren, holistic health expert and founder of BePure. “There is opportunity for all sorts of harmful ingredients to have a place in your beauty regimen, and your body.” Ecostore’s Kristin Mooney adds,…

“Once I’d decided to build a tiny house, I spent a lot of time observing what aspects of conventional houses were important to me.” Annelies Zwaan is no stranger to alternative forms of housing: her childhood was spent watching her father build the family home out of earth. So when her latest flat broke up, the Christchurch-based furniture maker saw an opportunity to build a home of her own. “I realised that I was tired of flatting and I wanted my own space,” she explains. “Unfortunately, being a self-employed creative type meant I couldn’t afford a conventional home, so I started looking at alternatives.” Zwaan initially found herself leaning towards a caravan, but memories of a cramped houseboat holiday in London soon came flooding back. “I realised that if I…

@kahudebeer What you will need · Clean glass containers with large enough openings to place plants inside. · Small rocks or sand. · Charcoal (you can often find this at pet shops). · Potting mix. · Plants. · Optional extras: driftwood, coloured sand, miniature figurines, moss. I’ve always enjoyed being surrounded by nature. I have the fondest memories of my childhood home on Great Barrier Island where ivy vines crept in through windows and gaps in floor boards and took up residence in my parents’ bedroom, and big bunches of honeysuckle and jasmine overflowed from vases in every room. It made our house feel homely and welcoming. Now in my own home, I’m always finding new ways of bringing greenery and nature indoors. Plants breathe life into interior spaces and freshen up even the simplest of…

Blueberries are the hero ingredient in this richly dark, thick and creamy smoothie. Blueberries are wonderfully rich in antioxidants, which can help to counteract premature ageing. They’re also deliciously sweet so add them to things like porridge at breakfast time or have them on their own as a mid-afternoon snack. Another healthy snack I love is blueberries with natural yoghurt. Better still, whip up my Blueberry and Coconut Escape smoothie recipe. I poured this smoothie into a bowl and ate it with a spoon – it's garnished with coconut chips, blueberries, goji berries and chia seeds – but you don’t have to be so fancy; just blend the main ingredients and pour into a glass to drink from if you prefer. Double the recipe to make one for a friend.…

“ I drink one glass of red wine a day for my health. The rest of the bottle is because I like wine.” Anonymous What does that glass of vino that you're sipping on right now actually contain? The short answer is: water, sugars, acids and, possibly, a little oak. There will doubtless be phenolic compounds, which give wine its colour, sense of astringency, bitterness and even add weight and body to wine. The wine in your glass right now is more likely than not to contain sulphur dioxide (aka SO2), but an increasing number of wines around the world are made without the addition of it, however, these are still in the minority. Like the vast majority of food that we eat from a packet, most wine contains SO2…

You don’t need a huge property to grow an abundant garden. I have a petite patch of earth in my backyard in Mt Eden (I call this my ‘Garden of Eden’), which is bursting with blooms, fruits, berries, herbs and edible flowers. It makes me burst with pride too. I’ll share some tips on making the most of a tiny garden, but first, I’ll share why my garden boosts my wellbeing: It’s good for my family’s health to eat fresh food they’ve helped to lovingly grow. It’s an educational tool for my kids as they learn the names of all the plants. They too delight in the flowers and will often race excitedly to me when they’ve spotted some new beautiful blooms. My garden also helps me to relax and…

Recently I’ve been making a point, at the weekends especially, of spending time in nature and taking minibreaks. It is amazing how even one night away can relax, restore and rejuvenate. That is one reason why we’re now including a New Zealand mini-break in each issue (page 58) and have introduced Wonderful Walks too. We have so many incredible destinations on our doorstep. On a recent trip to Whangamata, four of us embarked on a mission to a hidden beach. We dodged a downpour but the rain made the steep path down to the beach muddy and slippery. It meant taking off our jandals and sliding in the mud. It was worth it when we got to the beautiful beach for a swim. We were the only ones there. It…

Sitka opens on Ponsonby Road Canadian surf and adventure clothing company Sitka has enlisted the help of The Fit Out Company to transform its 125 Ponsonby Rd store into an upcycled log cabin. Created with the conscious consumer in mind, Sitka clothing uses natural fibres including recycled wools, organic and waxed cotton. The store stocks other cool labels including Offcut Caps, Toms footwear and Patagonia Yulex (wetsuits are made from a plant-based alternative to neoprene). A 1% For the Planet member, the business donates one per cent of all sales to Sustainable Coastlines. sitka.co.nz One for one Christchurch cap brand Offcut is teaming up with companies to use their waste fabric and save it from going to landfill. Offcuts, end-of-lines, misprinted or discontinued styles, police and army uniform fabric feature…

1 Leave your phone at home if you head out for a walk, or tuck it away into your bag when you’re walking from your car to your workplace, in order to look around at the flowers, trees and sky. 2 Nurture a plant either inside or outside your home – or start a vege garden. Watching it grow will have you appreciate and understand its environment more. You’ll also feel a part of something and gain a sense of achievement from it too. Go to good.net.nz/garden for more planting ideas. 3 If you live close to a beach, take a detour before or after work to view the waves and take in the breeze. 4 Take microbreaks during work – when getting a glass of water or having morning…

There’s something magical and joyful about swimming under a waterfall and allowing the water to cascade over your head. You can have this experience at Los Chorros near the colonial El Salvadorian town of Juayua. It’s on the garden route (Ruta de las Floras) and not far from San Salvador city. Here, the clear water, which flows from a nearby volcano, has created a stunning veil of seven waterfalls that feed a water hole – a favourite swimming spot. The average year-round temperature is 26°C so a swim here is a perfect refresh stop. The Ruta de Las Flores can be done in a day or over several days at a more leisurely pace. We opted to do a one-day private tour with Edwin Carrillo of EC Tours, San Salvador.…

Pyramids, Victory Beach and Okia Reserve Distance 2 .5km (one way) Walk time 45 mins (one way). Allow extra time to climb pyramid, visit cave and walk along the beach Located on the remote western side of Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula this walk had us at the word ‘pyramids’. Unlike the man-made pyramids of Egypt, the two pyramids that greet you at the beginning of this wonderful walk were formed by nature during the first eruptive stage of the volcano upon which Dunedin is built, and they're made of hard basalt rock. The trail passes between large pyramid (Pu-wheke-o-Kia) and little pyramid (Te Matai O Kia), then winds through a wetland to Victory Beach, home to sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins and a shipwreck. The 10-minute climb to the summit of the…

You will need · Fitted shelves, made using lengths of solid pine. For the walls: · 10 litres Resene Zylone Sheen waterborne low sheen in a colour of your choice. I used Resene Half Merino. For the shelves: · 2 litres Resene Acrylic Undercoat. · 2 litres Resene Spacecoat Low Sheen waterborne enamel in Resene Half Merino (this could also be used on the walls). · Sandpaper, rags, roller and medium-large paintbrushes. Resene the paint the professional use Call 0800 RESENE (737 363) visit www.resene.co.nz or email advice@resene.co.nz When you’re living in a small space, every detail counts and swapping out freestanding bookshelves or a storage cabinet for wall-mounted shelving is a simple way to make the most of any available room. Even where space is not at a premium, fitted shelves are ideal for maximising awkward or unusually…

@standardkitchendunedin Before owning their own eatery, The Standard Kitchen, Angela Bates and James Roberts often despaired of finding a nutritious, satisfying and tasty meal to grab while on their lunch break. “With daytime eating it’s quite hard to find nutrient-rich food out there,” says Bates. “In places where I’ve worked for other people I've thought, ‘I really need something to eat and I don’t want to eat any of this’. I wondered, if I’m feeling this way, there must be other people who feel the same way.” That turned out to be true. Since opening the doors of The Standard Kitchen in October 2015, the pair have been fuelling many grateful Dunedin-ites. Ninety-five per cent of the food is prepared from scratch in the kitchen using seasonal wholefoods and produce…

There are lots of reasons why couples downsize their homes. Sometimes it’s seeking more simplicity; sometimes it’s to free up money for other things (e.g. travel or changing to a lower-paying job). Downsizing can be related to life stage or illness – a large property can simply become too burdensome. You may realise you’re living beyond your means, receive an unexpected offer on your home, or get a job offer that would involve moving to a city where apartment living is the norm. Whatever the reason, couples are faced with broaching the topic and then working through their options. Here are some tips and considerations for helping those conversations go smoothly. Be confident you can work it out Relationships are a team approach to the sport of life. Don’t approach…

Oi – Organic Initiative Oi, read up! Organic Initiative is bringing affordable 100 per cent pure certified organic cotton tampons, pads and panty liners to New Zealand women. Care for your body and your world and join the revolution of women seeking reliable, safe, organic cotton sanitary products. The entire Oi range, together with more information is available on their website, as well as being sold at most Pak ‘n Save and New World stores across New Zealand. oi4me.com Batiste Batiste Dry Shampoos Batiste Dry Shampoo banishes oily roots, giving dull, lifeless hair the makeover it needs without any water. No need to worry about skipping a shampoo - a quick burst from Batiste revitalises hair, adds body and texture and leaves it feeling clean and fresh too. Batiste Dry…

Just a quick word to say how much I LOVE your magazine! The articles are always so well written and relevant to our lives today. My kids find it funny that I sniff the magazine when it first arrives as I just adore the ‘fresh off the press’ paper smell – it is like a book, but better! When I sit down to read it I have a ritual: clean table, no clutter, cup of coffee, pen, marker and sticky notes. Firstly, I flick through the pages to see what it’s all about in the new issue. Then, I go through every page. I mark the pages with sticky notes for later on. And lastly, the recipe section! Easy recipes and beautiful photos that I mark with different colour sticky…

A room filled with 17 friendly cats is heaven on earth for feline fans, and at The Cat Lounge in Auckland, the kitties have a pretty stellar deal as well. Spending their days in an indoor playground complete with tree houses, tunnels, bridges and walkways, able to retreat to a visitor-free abode should the attention get too much, these pampered pusses are well looked after. “They’re all rescued cats that have come from some pretty horrible beginnings, so it’s great to be able to give them a home where they get spoiled rotten and can snuggle and sunbathe all day,” says Mike Jones, co-founder of The Cat Lounge. Since opening its doors in November, The Cat Lounge has received 7000 visitors for smoochy residents Richie McClaw, Maraetai, Daze, Charlie, Bruce…

When describing Anna Coddington, you could call her a serial multitasker – and a great one at that. She has to be, really, because 2016 is gearing up to be, quite possibly, her biggest year yet. Coddington’s days are busy, spent finishing her third studio album and caring for her two-year-old son Arlo, while preparing for the arrival of her second child with partner Dick Johnson, another boy due in June. She reminds you of that infamous duck metaphor – calm and collected on the surface, but most likely paddling madly beneath the surface to get ready for an even busier road ahead. Despite what she calls “her crazy life,” when we visit her in her Grey Lynn home Coddington is vibrant and easygoing as she continues to multitask away,…

01 Nourishing night treatment BeeBio’s delicious Active Manuka Honey Night Crème, $82, supports skin cell regeneration while you sleep. The deeply nourishing hero ingredient is 16+Bio-Active Manuka Honey from the East Cape, which is renowned for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and healing qualities. 02 Your nails will love this Gentle as well as nourishing, Weleda’s new Cuticle Softener Pen, $19.90, and Nail Care Pen, $19.90, make the perfect pedicure kit. Both contain antioxidant-rich and regenerating organic pomegranate seed oil to treat and protect your nails. And they’re 100 per cent certified natural and organic. 03 Super greens for the skin Sukin’s Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser, $14, is light on the skin and the wallet, this lightweight daily moisturiser contains a super greens blend – kale, spirulina, chlorella and…

There’s an ancillary TV game in our home called ‘Bathroom Bingo’ for viewing house building and renovation programmes like The Block, House Rules and Grand Designs. Before the inevitable walk-through of the plans, you have to shout out the number of bathrooms you think the aspiring homeowner will incorporate into their build. Points given for the correct answer, extra points if that answer is unfeasibly high. Because it seems that a large percentage of modern Western living aspires to enlarge the footprint of everyday homes to palazzo proportions, without heed to true need nor sustainability implications. So when a family of three builds a home with an ensuite in every room plus one extra for guests, that’s seen as the new norm. Yet a pull in the opposing direction has…

SMALL AND TINY LIVING SPACES ARE INCREASING as economic, land and sustainability factors force us to rethink the cost of our physical footprint. The downside to this emerging model of living is that such a shift can take a major reassessment of the things you surround yourself with. Small-space living takes more planning up-front than the current home model, but with clever space-saving tips and smart products that are designed to cut down on clutter, even the tiniest place can become satisfyingly liveable. Mixed media “If you can’t bear to get rid of stuff, think how you can retain it and not feel overcrowded,” advises Catherine Foster, author of Small House Living. “I’ve digitised most of my music, TV watching, books. I have thousands stored on my iPad – more…

Innovative thinking, a strong vision and a little bit of luck has seen Danvers Devereux, managing director and owner of natural body care line Matakana Botanicals, turn his 5-acre rural property in Matakana into a sustainable operation. Later this year he plans to open a café and store too, which will serve food made from locally sourced produce. When he purchased the property five years ago it was overgrown and littered with derelict farm vehicles. After a lot of hard work, he unearthed a bounty of heritage fruit trees and grape vines as well as a natural spring and working pump. Since then he’s renovated the original farmhouse, planted bee-friendly plants, built three Custom Kit/Eco Span barns (each insulated with eco fleece) and a hen house and erected an outdoor…

Hormones are chemical messengers that tell your body what to do. Everything that is fun in your life is dependant on hormones… great energy (cortisol), feeling happy (serotonin), sleeping well (melatonin) and of course, your sex hormones. Much of the latest research shows that even weight gain and loss is related to hormones. It’s the hormonal response to food that triggers how much gets stored in fat cells – which means it’s as much about what you eat, as it is how much. When it comes to hormonal balance the difference between men and women is dramatic. A man’s hormonal system is like a Toyota Hilux - you can pretty much do what you like to it and it will still run fairly well until one day, in many years’…