Mission: Interplanetary As space becomes within our reach (looking at you Bezos and Musk) how are we all going to conduct ourselves up there? NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and Scientist-author Andrew Maynard explore the unique viewpoints of those working to create a new world in space. Their dulcet Mission: Interplanetary looks at the big questions, challenges to overcome, and opportunities beyond the bounds of Earth.
Not Past It History is not gathering dust on a bookshelf, it’s right in front of us. In Not Past It, attentive host Simone Polanen picks a historical moment of the week — from the Beanie Babies bubble burst to Woodstock’s remarkable rebrand — and acknowledges its anniversary by discovering how it still shapes our world today.
Have You Heard George’s Podcast? Treat yourself to a lyrical journey each week with this critically-acclaimed podcast from London spoken word performer George the Poet. While some of his episodes sway into fiction, a favourite episode is the sincere ‘True Love’, where George reveals why he married his best friend Sandra, and asked his Mum, and Meghan and Harry, for advice first.
Suspect In 2008, Arpana Jinaga was helping host a Halloween party in her apartment building when she was strangled to death in one of the themed rooms. The story of Suspect may seem straight out of an American thriller movie but this true crime podcast becomes much more as it looks into the issues of race, injustice and forensic failures uncovered over the years in this podcast’s making.
Welcome to Your Fantasy The taught abs of Chippendales are an 80s cultural icon, but did you know the all-male revue show had a dark underbelly? In the eight-part true crime podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy, historian Natalia Petrzela discovers how a dive bar named after an 18th-century furniture designer became a global phenomenon, while being embroiled in a manhunt for a murderer.
By now we all know the comfort that can be found in a home-baked cookie. But, not all chocolate chunk cookies are created equal. Liv Glazebrook from @kitchenoftreats has adapted this recipe to include Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and Creamy Milk chocolate as well as a sprinkling of sea salt flakes for a synthesis of sweet and salty. Read on for her unrivalled recipe and its tasty tips.
Favourite Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe Makes 28 (depending on size)
Ingredients: 125g salted butter, cubed 415g all-purpose flour 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 320g brown sugar 100g granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 250g Whittaker’s 72% Dark Ghana chocolate, chopped into large chunks 150g Whittaker’s 33% Creamy Milk chocolate, chopped into large chunks Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on cooked cookies
Method: 1. In a medium saucepan over the lowest heat possible, melt the butter. (Note – the butter should be barely melted, we don’t want the butter to lose any moisture otherwise the cookies will be dry.) 2. In large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.) Set aside. 3. Add the sugars to the melted butter and mix until it is well integrated. 4. Then add the eggs, one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition until combined. Stir in vanilla. 5. Add your wet mixture to the dry ingredients and combine all together using a spatula. Once blended, add most of chopped chocolate and mix until just incorporated (reserving about 50g of Dark Ghana to add to the top of the cookies). 6. Roll the dough into small balls (50g each) and place on a baking tray (you don’t need to worry about spacing them out). Press the remaining chocolate onto the top of each ball (this creates ‘chocolate pools’ when the cookie cooks). 7. Transfer the cookie balls on the tray to the fridge for about 1 hour. 8. Towards the end of the chilling process, preheat the oven to 180˚C and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 9. Place about 6 cookies on each tray. Bake for 10-14 minutes — cookies should be nice and golden on the outside. 10. Remove from oven, sprinkle with flakey sea salt and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. 11. Once cool, store in an airtight container.
Top Tips:
Feel free to chop and change the chocolate you use, but don’t substitute high quality chocolate with chocolate chips – the chocolate is what makes the cookies so delicious.
I use Whittaker’s 72% Dark Ghana to add onto the outside of the cookie — it seems to make for the best ‘chocolate pools’.
Chilling the dough is not necessary, but allows the flavours to develop and helps ensure the cookies hold their shape when cooked. (I chill for 1 hour, but you can chill them for up to 24hrs in the fridge).
The dough freezes well, once the dough balls are chilled, transfer to an airtight bag and store in the freezer. When it comes to cooking, the dough can be cooked straight from frozen. (No defrosting is required— just reduce oven temperature to 165˚C and increase baking time as required.)
It has been said that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life, and it’s true. There is nothing like a fresh colour or a bold cut to make you feel like a different person, and what better time than to do this when welcoming in a new year — you know what they say, new year, new you. From swoopy 70s bangs and shaggy waves to bold tones of copper and blonde, these are the trends we’re taking to our hairdressers for the season ahead.
Curtain Bangs Channel 70s Jane Birken with this updated take on classic bangs. Cut to be softer around the face and much more manageable than a blunt fringe, curtain bangs add an element of supermodel cool without resulting in too dramatic a change.
Shaggy Waves Unkempt hair is trending again, with a number of models and celebrities rocking messy waves, choppy cuts and tresses that generally look like the wearer has just rolled out of bed. Time to master the art of styling without looking like you’ve touched a single hair on your head.
Copper Tones Colours that fall somewhere between auburn, orange, rust and copper are coming to the fore as the tones of the moment. While polarising, perhaps, these colours are facilitating the rise of the red-head, and are the perfect shades to rock in summer.
Dramatic Blonde Forget subtle change this season, if you’ve been thinking about lightening up your locks, why not go all the way with dramatic, icy blonde? Take a leaf out of Billie Eilish’s book, arguably last year’s most viral hair transformation, and opt for a full colour change to give your winter hair a serious lift. Lucky for you, we’ve also scouted out the best blonde colourists in town, so the hard work is already done.
All-Off Chop A seriously short haircut will lend any look a sharp, confident edge. Whether you go for the full pixie or a jawline bob, chopping everything off will give you a new lease on life and open up a range of hairstyles you might have never considered before.
From soft blush to raspberry reds and every cherry toned hue in-between, the new way to wear pink is quite the treat. Whether you pick Helen Cherry’s pretty rose blouse or Louis Vuitton’s fuchsia Pochette handbag, there are many takes on this sweet yet sophisticated style. We recommend pairing with bold black detailing and gold accessories — delicious.
Left to right: Helen Cherry Cleo Blouse from Workshop, Rive Gauche Tote from Saint Laurent.
Slide Sandal from Gucci, ISABEL MARANT ÉTOILE MINDY LOGO SWEATSHIRT from Workshop.
Nothing says ‘sophisticated’ quite like a thoughtfully curated art collection. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding to your cache, these inspiring pieces are sure to be a welcome addition to your walls.
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When they lived in South Africa they had a black kitchen maid they called Elspeth by Dale Frank
When they lived in South Africa they had a black kitchen maid they called Elspeth by Dale Frank
Tinted varnish and epoxyglass on perspex
1600 x 1200mm
Available from Gow Langsford Gallery
From fast-paced pasta to fully loaded fries and graceful gelato, these elevated food trucks create the carefree summer entertaining we crave. Roll on up.
Jo Bro’s Burgers Known for its no-fuss yet full-of-flavour burgers made with premium ingredients, park up alongside Jo Bro’s food truck to secure yours before it’s gone.
Little Sicily Specialising in Southern Italian-inspired cuisine, Little Sicily can usually be found parked up on Penrose’s Great South Road. It’s more than worth seeking out, as you’ll find mouth-watering dishes like calamari fritti, arancini, pizzettas and more, plus a variety of unique desserts and specials.
Amaranto Affectionately known as Amaranto Pasta & Cucina, this food truck puts a gluten-free spin on traditional Italian cuisine, from sourdough pizzelle to tasteful tiramisu.
Double Dutch Fries Fries aficionado Double Dutch ensures the humble chip takes centre stage, hand-cut and topped with creamy mayonnaise or tangy satay sauce, and garnished accordingly.
Eat Adlib Celebrating the many and varied culinary cultures in Aotearoa, this fry bread food truck fills its main component with creative combinations, including chicken caesar and eggplant curry.
Hapunan From the bustling streets of Manilla, Hapunan’s full-of-flavour Filipino fare has gained traction here for its fresh, colourful dishes and cute caravan alike.
Loco Bros This travelling taqueria specialises in tempting tacos and other Mexican-inspired snacks, which are made with high-quality ingredients and techniques.
Lulu’s Scooping delicious dairy-free, coconut-based soft-serve ice cream with a variety of fruit sorbets and vegan trimmings, Lulu’s ensures everyone can enjoy a taste of summer road trips.
Mister Gelato Bringing the finesse to frozen treats, Mister’s graceful cart combines traditional Italian gelato-making techniques with natural New Zealand ingredients.
Urban Escargot While most stay on Waiheke to enjoy the slower pace of life, Nico Fini’s food truck has taken off on the island, frequented for its French-origin food.
If you’re looking for some summer escapism, these feature films will whisk you away from the first scene. From a Western epic filmed in New Zealand to the lives of Venus and Serena Williams, these captivating new releases run the gamut of great entertainment — wherever they take us.
The Power of the Dog Tightening the reins on what a Western epic can be, The Power of the Dog is a masterpiece of a melodrama set in Montana. Written and directed by the critically-acclaimed Jane Campion, and filmed in atmospheric locations across New Zealand, it tells the gripping story of a staunch rancher who seems to despise his brother and his new family. Adapted from the riveting novel by Thomas Savage, there is a remarkable depth of character for the leads, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee, while the audience is kept on tenterhooks until the final scene. Watch on Netflix.
The Lost Daughter With an electrifying cast of Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Paul Mescal, The Lost Daughter takes us on a terrible vacation, as a woman’s encounter with a brash young family makes her question the difficult decisions she made during her own early motherhood. An adaption of the eponymous novel by Elena Ferrante, and the directorial debut of Maggie Gyllenhaal, this movie is menacing yet moving. Watch on Netflix.
West Side Story Bringing a modern cinematic beauty to a Broadway classic, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story is a tragic allegory of young love and fierce rivalries in 1950s New York. Starring Ansel Elgort as Tony and Rachel Zegler as Maria, we’re ready to be swept away by this monumental musical. In cinemas now.
Finch Tom Hanks is back to break our hearts in Finch. As the last human left on earth, he brings sincerity to a sickly inventor who creates a robot to protect his dog, and to teach him the wonder of living while he still can on an adventurous trip through the post-apocalyptic West. Watch on Apple TV+.
Bergman Island Filmed on Fårö — the island where Ingmar Bergman’s most existential movies were made — Bergman Island follows a fictional filmmaker couple at a writer’s residency. As they work on their art-house screenplays, their own reality becomes more tenuous as their scripts come to life. This Cannes-selected drama will stay with you long after the closing credits. Catch Bergman Island at the In The Shade film festival on 22 Jan & 1 Feb, and in mainstream cinemas from March.
Best Sellers A heartwarming film with razor-sharp wit is hard to come by, but we have found it in Best Sellers. When a publishing house heiress (Aubrey Plaza) drags a reclusive and cantankerous author (Michael Caine) on a book tour in a bid to save the company, they learn not to judge a book by its cover, so to speak. In cinemas now.
Spencer If you’re looking for a sympathetic portrait of the royals, this is not it — but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be added to the top of your watch list. Directed by Pablo Larrain (who also directed Jackie), Spencer stars Kristen Stewart who offers a deft portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales. It takes place at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate during three days over the Christmas period, and is an imagining of what could have happened throughout that time. Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles has well and truly fallen apart, and she must make some devastating decisions. In cinemas 20 January.
King Richard His daughters are sporting legends, and now the father of Venus and Serena Williams gets his turn on the podium in this emotive biopic starring Will Smith. It focuses on the drive and tenacity of Richard Williams, who was undeterred in his mission to raise two tennis greats. In cinemas 13 January.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Blending nostalgia with just enough fresh new energy, the long-awaited second sequel to the iconic 1984 film is oodles of fun. After moving to a remote town, a single mum and her two kids discover their connection to their grandfather — and the original Ghostbusters. In cinemas now.
The Harder They Fall In this rollicking film, described as a ‘righteously new school Western’, Jonathan Majors stars as an outlaw who discovers his enemy (Idris Elba) is being released from prison. He assembles his gang to seek revenge, and plenty of high stakes action ensues. Watch on Netflix.
Poised to swipe frosé’s title as the ‘ultimate refresher’, the frozen Negroni is one to get on board with this season. The sophisticated slushy merges the classic cocktail’s bitterness with a fruity orange kick — it’s an excellent way to wet one’s whistle.
Frozen Negroni Slushy Recipe Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 350ml orange juice 120ml Campari 120ml gin 120ml sweet vermouth 4 cups of ice Fresh orange for garnish
Method: To make, simply put all the ingredients in a blender then blitz until smooth. If time allows, pop back into the freezer for half an hour to set, otherwise divide between six to eight glasses (depending on how thirsty you are), garnish with a slice of fresh orange and enjoy.
As you brush up on your backyard cricket and beach volleyball skills, why not also invest in a new pair of the undefeated summer staple, beach shorts? Whether you go for designer monograms (looking at you Burberry and Gucci), or go for modern patterns (we see you Saint Laurent), opt for the new, slightly cropped boardshorts in classic colourways for the win.
Left to right: Bather Weave swim shorts from Workshop, Monogram Print swim shorts from Burberry.
Left to right: Monogram swim shorts from Louis Vuitton, Bather Solid Black swim shorts from Workshop.
Left to right: Bather Solid Olive swim shorts from Workshop, Saint Laurent Tie-Dyed swim shorts from Mr Porter.
Left to right: Bather Bandana swim shorts from Workshop, Black swim shorts from Balenciaga.
Left to right: Camo Printed swim shorts from Louis Vuitton, Waterproof nylon swim shorts from Gucci.
A homemade peanut satay sauce has myriad uses; eat with steamed vegetables and tofu, add to a sandwich or use as a dipping sauce for rice paper rolls.
This recipe from Miss Polly’s Kitchen takes juicy chicken skewers, marinated and coated in a fragrant satay sauce, and serves them alongside rice and salad for a healthy and delicious meal.
Chicken satay recipe Serves 5 people
Ingredients: Chicken marinade 10 chicken thighs (roughly 900g-1kg) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp sugar 2 cm piece of ginger, grated 3 large garlic cloves, minced Salt & pepper Olive oil 12-15 skewers depending on how big you cut your chicken pieces, soaked in water to prevent burning
Salsa ½ cucumber ½ pineapple, remove the core ½ medium red onion Juice of 1 lime Coriander Salt & pepper
Peanut satay sauce 1 tbsp of red curry paste ½ cup of coconut cream (plus 1/3 cup coconut cream for later in the process) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter Juice of 1 lime
To serve Rice (2 cups rice cooked with 4 cups of water) Coriander
Method: 1. Heat the oven to 200°C fan bake. 2. Cut the chicken into large bite-size pieces and toss in all marinade ingredients into a bowl. 3. Put the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers and bake for 18 – 20 minutes. 4. While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice. 5. Chop all salsa ingredients, mix and add to a serving bowl. 6. In a small pot add the red curry paste and 1/2 cup of coconut cream, cook for a few minutes then add the soy sauce, sugar, peanut butter and the other 1/3 of a cup of coconut cream then lime juice and simmer for another few minutes. 7. Serve chicken skewers with satay sauce, rice, salsa and garnish with lots of coriander.
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