Gone are the days of broken patio chairs and wonky umbrellas. In the modern home, a well-appointed outdoor area has become just as important as its interior counterparts, and these are the new pieces proving why.
Outdoor Dining Chairs Considering there’s nothing like a creaky or crooked dining chair to spoil a delicious meal, we have rounded up the best, from practical to polished.
Nodi armchair by Yabu Pushelberg for Tribù from Dawson & Co.
Left to Right: Portofino Dining Chair by Vincent Van Duysen for Paola Lenti from ECC; Belleville Chair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra from Matisse; Landscape dining chair by Kettal from Studio Italia.
Outdoor Dining Tables A dining table is the centrepiece of any outdoor area. A monument to social interaction and family life, it is the piece around which everyone will inevitably gather, so whichever style you choose, it best be worthy of the attention.
Conix Oval Dining byKris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania from ECC.
Top to bottom: Illum Dining Table by Merckx & Maes for Tribù from Dawson & Co. Mirto Outdoor Table by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia from Matisse; Spinnaker Extendable Dining Table by Gordon Guillaumier for Roda from ECC.
Outdoor Sofas For lounging in the sun or entertaining at night, an outdoor sofa that pairs luxury with comfort is a crucial component of any al fresco living space.
Butterfly Outdoor Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia from Matisse.
From top to bottom: Charles Outdoor Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia from Matisse; Lagoon Sofa by Bullfrog from Sarsfield Brooke; Sunray Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti from ECC.
Outdoor Occasional Chairs Is there anything better than curling up in a comfortable chair and basking in a warm, summer’s day? Meet the coolest occasional chairs in which to kick back, relax and take stock.
Rere Lounge Single Seat and Two Seater from Devon.
Clockwise from top left: Boogie armchair by Bullfrog from from Sarsfield Brooke; Basket Outdoor Club Chair by Nanna Ditzel and Jørgen Ditzel for Kettal from Studio Italia; CTR club chair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Tribù from from Dawson & Co.
Outdoor Occasional Tables Sculptural, circular and as practically-minded as they are appealing to look at, meet the coffee tables causing us to take our morning tea outside.
Cala Side Table by Doshi Levien for Kettal from Studio Italia.
Clockwise from top left: Fat Fat Outdoor Tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia from Matisse; Mesh Side Table by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal from Studio Italia; Block Outdoor side table by Minotti from ECC.
Poolside Pieces Emerge from the sparkling waters of a refreshing dip, and collapse onto an elegantly-appointed chaise lounge or recliner.
Orson Garden Lounger by Gordon Guillaumier for Roda, available from ECC.
Top to bottom: Mistral sunlounger by Rodolfo Dordoni for Roda from ECC; Piper Sunlounger by Rodolfo Dordoni for Roda from ECC; Rere Sun Lounger from Devon.
If you’re anything like us, you have excitedly and thoroughly mapped out your menu for the next few days to include your dream takeaways and eat-at-home meals from your favourite restaurants — sorely missed and now available at alert level 3. The selection is comprehensive indeed, as hospitality venues all across town pivot to make their offering available to enjoy in the comfort of our own abodes.
If you’re even more like us, the craving for a great burger has been growing steadily stronger throughout level 4. While it’s possible to make them at home, there’s nothing quite like a burger crafted by the experts with the perfect ratio of filling, sauce, salad, superior buns and great sides. The ultimate indulgence, here are the best burgers on offer in level 3.
From left to right: Parade Ponsonby; Cantine.
Parade Ponsonby Specialising in house-made pretzels, including pretzel burger buns, Parade’s burgers are next level — even when we’re not moving to the next alert level. Choose from a delectable array including smash or double smash patties, fried chicken, falafel and more, and don’t forget to supplement with ‘secret sauce’ fries. Place your order for contactless pick-up via DM through Parade’s Instagram, call 09 666 0027 or, for delivery, use Uber Eats.
Cantine The Bar Celeste team have brought back Cantine, slinging their delightfully gluttonous burgers. Sure to satiate the meanest burger craving, find Celeste’s famous Filet O’Market Fish and the hamburger-style Smashburger in the mix, as well as suitably indulgent sides. While they are so popular that they have sold out for the weekend, keep an eye on their Instagram and get in quick when they open orders again.
Hotel Ponsonby Having opened its pre-orders on Tuesday the 21st of September, Hotel Ponsonby has an irresistible selection on offer, including various renditions of its famous burger. A new chicken sub is in the mix as well as the vege burger, plus shoestring fries, sticky toffee pudding and more. Order online here and keep an eye on Hotel Ponsonby’s socials for updates.
Left to right: Baby G; Lowbrow.
Baby G Another cult favourite burger purveyor with hundreds of enthusiastic fans, Baby G is offering click and collect for its iconic smash patty burgers. Again, Friday’s offering has been eagerly snapped up already, but keep a close eye on the Baby G Instagram and website for the next round.
Lowbrow St Kevins Arcade’s resident fast-food-but-better outpost is one of our first ports of call for the ultimate burger thanks to its ‘sando’ menu. Our go-to order? The hot chicken sando, or the hot spice ‘fush’ sando. Or maybe, the Macdaddy… scratch that, we’ll have one of everything. Lowbrow is taking orders for pick-up via its website or delivery via Delivereasy and Uber Eats.
Burger Boy Satiate any burger craving with Viaduct Harbour joint Burger Boy’s selection of simple yet smashable burgers. It’s open seven days from 11am until 9pm for takeaway or delivery. Find breakfast buns like the BLT or the Vege Butty (free-range eggs with hash browns, veges and mayo) and any-time favourites from beef burgers to Korean chicken and more. Available for contactless pick-up and also delivery via Uber Eats. Order online here.
Left to right: Tiger Burger; Wise Boys.
Tiger Burger Known and loved for its Korean fusion-style burgers, Tiger Burger is back up and running so you can order the Gang-Jeong (free-range, double-fried chicken thigh with chilli glaze and gochujang mayo), the Galbi (beef, rice vinegar pickles, caramelised galbi onions) and more. Order online here.
Wise Boys Get your plant-based burger fix from Wise Boys, open from Thursday the 23rd of September for contactless pick-up at its Grey Lynn store. Along with all the usual favourites, there are spicy Buffalo chick and cauli wings specials. Place your order via Wise Boys’ website, call them on 09 360 0801 get it delivered through Delivereasy. The Wise Boys team are not accepting walk-up orders right now.
From left to right: Burger Burger; Burger Geek.
Burger Burger Auckland’s beloved burger joint Burger Burger is offering its full burger menu including specials, sides like potato skins and charred broccoli, plus milkshakes and sodas for contactless pick-up or delivery via Delivereasy from its Ponsonby and Takapuna locations. Its Commercial Bay location is closed, for now. Head to the website to order.
Burger Geek This Eden Terrace burger store was just about to open a new location in Grey Lynn when lockdown hit, so we suggest giving it your support. Just the main Symonds Street store is open for takeaways currently — keep an eye on their social media for updates and ordering details.
Houses with history often seem to have personalities of their own — idiosyncratic features that are either embraced or reinterpreted by their residents, where old and new are woven together to create a whole new living, breathing narrative. This dignified family home is one such building, whereby its heritage-listed status added parameters that were joyfully incorporated and updated by renowned Australian interior designer Blainey North, founder of global design firm Blainey North & Associates.
Located in Sydney, the Georgian Revival-style house was originally built in 1938 by Geoffrey Forrest Hughes, father of Robert Hughes, the famed art critic. It was Robert that North looked to for inspiration when she was commissioned by the family who purchased it in 2019. Guided by the late critic’s key tenets of what she describes as “democratising the elite world of art consumption”, North went about seamlessly integrating the home’s historic interior with contemporary and artful touches throughout.
While the initial impression is one of grand elegance and formal lines, step inside and a youthful spirit rises to the fore, captured in innovative materials and playful finishes. Abstract black and white Pierre Frey wallpaper adds a graphic touch on entry, in addition to other eye-catching wall designs that are employed in this house with tasteful confidence.
Maison C Coven wallpaper in one of the children’s bedrooms sees whimsical figures gathered, like nymphs in a Greek myth, and while the ensuite’s incredible alcove bathtub was unable to be altered due to its heritage status (although, we can’t see why you would want to), Pierre Frey wallpaper was utilised here, too, echoing the tiles to magnificent effect.
Left: TAPWARE FROM PERRIN & ROWE from In Residence.
Curves are a prevalent feature throughout, with rounded archways, entrances and furniture designed to echo the arched wall niches built into the entryway. The table, chairs, rug and chandelier in the formal dining room also ascribe to this softening of form, creating a welcoming centrepiece that seems primed to enfold those using it.
Considering all the elements holistically, lighting and texture must be duly recognised for the importance they play in creating both interesting and well-rounded environments. In particular, it is the varying, often statement-making light fixtures that offer contemporary punctuation to the more traditional elements of these rooms, like the kitchen’s Meshmatics chandelier by Moooi and the living room’s Roll & Hill Mini Farrago pendant light.
MESHMATICS CHANDELIER BY RICK TEGELAAR FOR MOOOI and Royal Vases Collection By Rina Menardi from ECC.
Rather than just existing as an austere monument to design, the renovation made sure to take into account the need for it to be comfortable for day-to-day family life. For its residents, a family with four young children under the age of 12, integration between the interiors and the architecture was paramount, especially seeing as there were juxtaposing principles at play.
Through respectfully restoring and celebrating the home’s unique history, while imbuing it with a charming irreverence, the team has created an enduring family abode that beautifully melds both legacy and innovation, a combination that is surely the definition of timeless design.
As we look forward to a lower alert level, takeaways are not the only delicious deliveries we have set our sights on. A well-timed cocktail delivery to accompany our new meal options creates much more cause for celebration. Here are our top cocktail deliveries to pore — and pour — over.
Caretaker cocktails
Caretaker It’s widely regarded as one of Auckland’s best bars, and Caretaker is allowing us all to enjoy its delicious cocktails from the comfort of our own homes. Choose from a selection of handcrafted classic and seasonal pre-mixed cocktails, including a martini, a ritz negroni (gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, a dash of absinthe) and more. The team have just added an 8-pack offering to the line-up, so why not stock up? All that’s left to do is chill and serve. Order online.
Clipper’s cocktails
Clipper Clipper’s ‘Cocktail Bottle Shop’ opens on the weekend for a much-needed shake-up. Given that it’s Negroni Week we are ordering its Rhubarb Negroni — a delicious and approachable twist on the classic with a blend of gin, Campari and bianco vermouth balanced with house-made Rhubarb cordial. Contactless deliveries within 5km of Clipper, on Ponsonby Road, are available both Friday and Saturday via online order.
Savor Goods cocktails
Savor Goods Savor’s sommeliers and bar gurus have lent their expertise to a series of ready-to-mix cocktails that come fully equipped with instructions and tips so you can execute them with ease. Offering classics like an Aperol Spritz and Whiskey Sour, you can also branch out with a Kyoto Negroni (premixed Kinobi gin, Choya traditional plum wine, Amaro Montenegro and dehydrated lemon) or a Margarita de Verde (Herradura Plata Tequila, Herradura Blue Agave Nectar, lime juice, avocado and jalapeño). Order online for delivery here.
Having been postponed in 2020, Milan’s major design event Salone del Mobile returned with a bang (and a new title) in early September after its 18-month hiatus. Dubbed ‘Supersalone’ this year, the seminal showcase was curated by Stefano Boeri and saw companies and designers display their best work from the last year and a half.
The result was, as usual, a collection of the most groundbreaking and innovative creations in the design realm, shown within a largescale ‘design library’ that also housed talks and other events and facilities. Our curation below includes the best of the selection for you to be inspired by, from lighting to seating, décor and even design offshoots from luxury fashion houses (more on that here). Our wishlists are positively overflowing.
Interior design virtuosi are not the only ones to frequent the famed Salone del Mobile in Milano. Many of the world’s leading luxury fashion houses also showed their extensive design prowess at this year’s special Supersalone event. They created furniture pieces that showcased talents extending well beyond our wardrobes — with statement furniture, shiny cocktail bars and showpiece art, to name a few.
Left: Urania by Pietro Franceschini. Right: Archivio Calacatta Viola’s Table by CARA \ DAVIDE Design Studio x Mille997.
Rick Owens Furniture Rick Owens may be a fashion maverick, but his newest collaboration homed in on his striking furniture designs. With the help of Michele Lamy and the founder of Ygaël Attali, Galerie Philia, ten emerging Italian designers were chosen to create new one-of-a-kind pieces in his honour, like couture for the condo. A marble chair by Pietro Franceschini of PF STudio and a ‘floating’ glass and brass vase by Milan-and-Buenos-Aires-based Agustina Bottoni were paired with a bronze bollard lamp by Owens. Like the other installations, the contrasting and complementary materials began a new, ongoing conversation.
Left: The Campana Brothers’ Aguacate artwork installation. Right: The Campana Brothers’ Merengue ottoman.
LV Objects Curators of style, Louis Vuitton commissioned several designer pieces centring around its artisanal leather. Marcel Wanders Studio’s Petal chair was covered in the Maison’s rich cream hand-stitched leather to resemble a flower in sublime bloom. Meanwhile, Raw Edges’ Cosmic Table rested a glass tabletop, resembling a frozen ripple on a lake, on an organic base shape covered with Louis Vuitton leather. The Campana Brothers’ Aguacate artwork installation was a constellation of brightly coloured, avocado-shaped room dividers in rays of handwoven leather straps by Fernando and Humberto Campana. The colour coordinated Merengue ottomans, also by the Campana Brothers, spiralled together with a soft wool lining and a brass stud at the centre.
The iconic Dior Medallion chair reimagined by Joy de Rohan Chabot (left) and Ma Yansong (right).
The iconic Dior Medallion chair reimagined by India Mahdavi (left) and Pierre Yovanovitch (right).
Dior Maison Since its famed salon opened at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Dior has seated guests in the Medallion chair — a symbol of refined Louis XVI style with an essential oval surmounted by a Fontanges bow. This year, for a different kind of salone, Dior Maison invited 17 artists to reinterpret the house code. While Christian Dior called the chair style “sober, simple and above all classic and Parisian”, the pluralistic collaboration drew on various cultural and artistic sensibilities to bring a new desirability through boundless creativity. The artists included Nacho Carbonell, Pierre Charpin, Dimorestudio, Khaled El Mays, Martino Gamper, Constance Guisset, India Mahdavi, Joy de Rohan Chabot, Atang Tshikare, Seungjin Yang, Tokujin Yoshioka and Pierre Yovanovitch.
Armani Casa bar cabinet.
Armani Casa All this time at home has us thinking we need a bar cabinet upgrade, and Armani’s Casa limited-edition bar cabinet ‘Royal’ highlights naturalist tones and textures to enhance your living environment. “I took my inspiration for this Armani/Casa collection from nature. We live on this planet, and we need to be in touch with the earth,” said Giorgio Armani. “Natural elements give us calm and serenity and provide the background against which we can express ourselves.” Also inciting a convivial sense of play at the end of the day, the Regini throw doubles as a large-scale chessboard.
Gucci Cartoleria.
Gucci Cartoleria To showcase its Lifestyle collection, The House of Gucci unveiled a whole world of curios at the Milan Design Week. Inspired by the traditional Italian stationery store, the Cartoleria was enriched with surprises, including notebooks in flight, chess sets that played themselves, endless bookcases, and a miniature living room that could be peeped through the skirting boards. All enchanted new releases were defined by the luxury brand’s motifs.
Versace Home.
Versace Home Versace called on the power of its community, to present a collection of objects by Luxury Living Group designed by architect duo Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini. The clean and elegant forms of the collection were stamped with Versace’s iconic codes for a respectful but modern approach. Unveiled at the new Versace Home store in the city (which hosted a special installation by emerging Canadian artist Paul Kneale for the opening), it was an eclectic range of eye-catching decorative elements. The geometric La Greca pattern, which debuted with Versace’s fall 2021 fashion collection, looked mesmerising on larger-scale products, including wallpaper.
Bulgari.
Bulgari Metamorphosis With an eye for the finer things in life, Bulgari hosted an art exhibition at the GAM (Gallery of Modern Art), in the centre of the city. It invited three international artists Azuma Makoto, Ann Veronica Janssens and Daan Roosegaarde and one architect Vincent Van Duysento to develop a kind of metamorphosis, like that seen in the brand’s own Serpenti accessories. Makoto developed a life-size Garden of Eden with nature hanging from a man-made copper tree. Janssen created minimalist glass cases that experiment with light and reflection to show reality in a new way. Roosegaarde installed a wall covered in light and heat-sensitive metallic flowers, which bloom and close to the conditions for a dialogue between technology and nature. Finally, Van Duysen created a monolithic gold and silver metal maze inside a gallery room that became a contemplative space.
Hermès Interior Life Just as covetable, and exclusive, as its leather accessories, Hermès’ interior design collection focussed on luxurious, rich and raw materials. The Sillage d’Hermès armchair, for example, was designed by Studio Mumbai to have a vintage flair to its abundant rounded shape. It was crafted from beechwood, and upholstered with a sustainable cellulosic compound made of 70 percent recycled materials. Assembled in Apulia, the Italian region with a five-century-old tradition in the making of papier-mâché, it was truly precious.
Missoni Home outdoor collection.
Missoni Home With its colourful style and signature patterns, Missoni always makes a statement at Salone del Mobile. This year, it took over three entrancing sites, including the courtyard of the Università Statale di Milano. Here, the luxury Italian brand showcased its outdoor line, including the Nap Outdoor modular sofa, covered in striped fabrics, of course. It has us dreaming of summer days by the pool, complete with those iconic zig-zag towels.
Ask us what our dream wishlist from Partridge Jewellers might be, and we’d be here all day. As Partridge Jewellers’ Marketing and Communications Manager, Madeline Saxton-Beer is no stranger to beautiful things. Here, she gives us an insight into her current obsessions and shares some helpful advice around the latest jewellery trends.
My personal style can be defined by: Comfort, I’m afraid to say. Running around with two little people means that low maintenance is a high priority. I also like to feel polished, but relaxed, like, “I’m trying, but not too hard!”. A blazer, sneakers and some form of unkempt hair-do is probably the closest thing I have to a signature look.
Partridge is most known and loved for: Our family ownership. Partridge has such an amazing family history. It’s been around forever (150 years in New Zealand alone) and attracts many of the best international watch and jewellery brands because of how respected it is. It’s also a business that’s constantly evolving. We have some incredibly exciting projects on the horizon including opening in Westfield Newmarket’s luxury sector.
Currently, our most requested piece of jewellery is: Any Rolex watch. The demand is crazy!
When choosing a watch at the moment, it’s all about: The brand. Each one has different characteristics or caters to a slightly different personality. I think people are also taking the view that if they’re lucky enough, they might own more than one watch in their lifetime; it then becomes about building a collection with diversity.
An object I would never part with is: I’m sentimental about a lot of things but I don’t think I’m bound to any one object.
I am inspired by: My partner Ed, who is forever energised and inspired himself. He is annoyingly put-together. He knows how to work hard, enjoy life and never has any regrets.
An unforgettable place I visited was: This one is hard. I feel like so much of what makes something unforgettable is the people you’re with and the frame of mind you’re in. A few years back, I was lucky enough to spend a few nights at a place called La Colombe D’or in a medieval enclave of the South of France. It’s kind of like a mini Chateau Marmont; there’s a sense that those walls have seen a lot and your existence reduces down to the fortress-like accommodation. I was pregnant with my first child at the time and spent a lot of time contemplating how life was about to change for me. It was a good place to contemplate; surrounded by incredible art and soaking up the special light of the Côte D’Azur.
The other place that comes to mind, and I’m talking about my footloose backpacking days here, is a place called Chacahua on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. I went there with a couple of friends, many of them surfers, and it’s the closest I’ve ever felt to being at the edge of the world. There is no direct way to get there — it involves a flight, van transfer and questionable boat ride — and once you arrive at the incredibly small township, there’s nothing to do except live on the beach; eat, surf, swim, repeat. I don’t think there’s phone reception either. I’m sure it would be torture for some people I know.
Chacahua, Mexico.
When I was younger, I wanted to be: A teacher of some sort. I just wish it was made to be a more compelling profession here in New Zealand. I have huge respect for anyone doing this job.
I recently discovered: The Jane Goodall story, but properly. What a lady, what a life. I’m now having mad ideas about uprooting our family and going to work at her chimpanzee refuge in the Congo for a year.
My guilty pleasure is: The TV show Selling Sunset. Bonbons — any kind.
The latest music I’m loving is: Jungle’s new album Loving in Stereo and the Nomade playlist from the eponymous hotel in Tulum — it’s great for taking you to slightly more exotic pastures than your living room might allow at the moment.
The podcasts I listen to are: At the moment, any interview by Tim Ferriss on The Tim Ferriss Show. I recently went down a rabbit hole after listening to Joe Rogan’s talk with David Goggins. That guy is made of something else. Dig in people!
I can’t miss an episode of:Nine Perfect Strangers – I’m officially hooked! It’s the privileged, 21st-century pursuit for ‘wellness’ at its finest. And it makes me want to go to Byron Bay.
In my fridge you’ll always find: Sparkling water, leftover spaghetti bolognese.
If price were not an issue, the one artist whose work I would collect is: Cy Twombly.
From left to right: Raf Simmons Ruffle-appliqué Oversized Shirt and Dior Book Tote.
The last thing I bought and loved was: A pink oversized Raf Simons tuxedo shirt. Not only can it hide a multitude of sins but it will take you almost anywhere on a dressy occasion.
My favourite cultural/style icon is: The whole Beckham family. They seem like they have it figured out.
On my wish list is: A black Dior book tote and a Patek Philippe Nautilus (below) for my fiancé.
Patek Philippe Nautilus.
The best jewellery investment to make is: Pink diamonds. They recently closed the world’s only mine in Western Australia which was the best-known source. They have one more tender for the last remaining stones, after which their value will likely steadily go up.
The jewellery trend at the moment is towards: At the moment I think layering is big, whether necklaces or bracelets, a combination of textures (both finer and bolder pieces) looks great. I also think there’s a movement out there that’s not about saving your jewels to put on for a special occasion but wearing them every day. Whether it’s a pair of diamond earrings or a gorgeous diamond bangle, these are things that don’t ever go out of style — it’s a very sustainable approach.
A new piece I’m currently in love with is: Some of the ASHOKA diamond wrap-around rings are drop-dead amazing. It’s definitely a ‘more is more’ look.
Anyone who has dined at Culprit knows the inner-city restaurant’s desserts are something special, thanks to its signature blend of nostalgia and innovation. Chef and owner Kyle Street shares his delicious recipe for a soft pavlova with orange and mandarin curd foam for you to make at home.
“My favourite style of pavlova is the one with the wafer-thin crispy topping and the thick marshmallowy centre, the texture found in pavlova roulades of old. Here’s a recipe that tweaks a roulade recipe, and bakes it in a cheesecake tin,” says Street.
“For best results, weigh and prepare all your ingredients before you start. Ideally, you should make the pavlova in one smooth process from start to finish, as when egg whites are whipped early and left to stand they tend to deflate and lose some of their ability to become thick and fluffy.
I came up with this combination when my wife and I were staying with my friend Elle at her cottages out in Waimauku. She had an abundance of bitter orange and other citrus and tasked me with coming up with a dessert on the fly one weekend, hence the crushed gingernuts on top.”
Culprit’s Soft Pavlova with Orange & Mandarin Curd Foam Recipe
Ingredients: Soft pavlova 190g egg whites 275g caster sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar ½ tsp vanilla essence
Orange & mandarin curd foam 300g freshly squeezed orange and mandarin juice 6 egg yolks 70g sugar 50ml cream 2 gelatine leaves, bloomed (sprinkled into a little tap water so they dissolve evenly) 50g cream (added separately to the first measure) 50g milk
Optional additions for serving: Fresh cream Grated or shaved dark chocolate Crushed gingernuts Freeze-dried mandarin from Fresh As
Method: Soft pavlova 1. Preheat your oven to 160°C on fan bake. 2. Line a cake tin with baking paper allowing a short collar of the paper to extend past the sides of the cake tin. 3. In a KitchenAid or stand mixer, whip egg whites on high until soft peaks form. 4. Once you have soft peaks, slowly spoon in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running at medium speed. 5. Once all sugar is added, beat for a further 5 minutes on high. The mix should become very thick and glossy. 6. Turn off the mixer and gently fold in all the rest of the pavlova ingredients, ensuring you fold from the very bottom of the bowl. Return to the mixer and whip for 1 more minute. 7. Using a clean spatula, dollop a very small amount of some mix into the bottom of the baking tin and press it right into the corners. Add the rest of your mixture and spread with an offset spatula till flat. You should press down firmly and spread right into the corners to ensure there aren’t any large air pockets left. 8. Bake for 20-30 minutes. It should rise evenly, wobbly but firm. If the centre has yet to rise, allow to cook further. 9. Once cooked, place the entire cake tin on a rack and allow the pavlova to cool completely in the tin.
Orange & mandarin curd foam 1. Reduce your orange and mandarin juice in a pot on the stove until half is left (150g). 2. Put your yolks, sugar and cream in a separate small, clean pot. Whisk together then add the hot mandarin juice reduction and continue to whisk until combined. 3. Place over medium-low heat and stir constantly with a spatula until it thickens like a custard or anglaise. 4. Remove from the heat, add the bloomed gelatin and stir well to combine. 5. Add the milk and the second measure of cream and whisk well to combine. 6. At this stage you could chill in the fridge until ready to serve and serve as a more traditional curd.
Or, if you have the equipment: 7. You could place the curd into a clean 500ml cream whipper (like an Isi Whip) and charge with one C02 charger. Shake extremely vigorously, chill in fridge upside down until ready to use. Before serving, shake well to get the curd to fall to the head of the cream whipper before foaming. 8. Optional is to serve with a dollop of whipped cream, grated or shaved dark chocolate (or even a large shard like in these images), and a sprinkle of crushed gingernuts and freeze-dried mandarins.
Remember cauliflower pizza? It’s still delicious. This nifty alternative first appeared on our radar in 2015, becoming the food trend you simply had to try — and for good reason. The low-carb crust was both crispy and cheesy, while also sturdy enough to ferry your favourite toppings to your eagerly awaiting tastebuds. This recipe makes it easy to revisit this clever creation, whether you’re gluten-free or simply want to try something a little lighter.
Method 1. Heat oven on fan bake at 215°C. 2. Blitz cauliflower florets in a food processor until it resembles the consistency of breadcrumbs. 3. Place chopped florets into a microwave safe bowl and bake for 7-8 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender. Drain the excess moisture with a sieve, pushing the liquid out with a wooden spoon until it is mostly dry before allowing it to cool on paper towels. 4. In a bowl, whisk the egg and combine the finely grated parmesan, mozzarella and season to taste, add in the dry cauliflower and stir (note, if it is too dry, add another egg). 5. Once combined, pat the mixture into the pan, and bake for 5-10 minutes before adding desired toppings and cooking for a further 10-15 minutes.
As the co-owner of Grey Lynn local Lilian, alongside Hugo Baird and Otis Gardner Schapiro, Willy Gresson understands the ingredients of a successful restaurant. We asked him to serve up the details of his influences and inspirations.
My personal style is: Relaxed, comfortable, neutral colours — being on your feet all day and night you want to be comfortable for sure, I like my t-shirts slightly baggy to give a bit of leeway in the winter months.
The last thing I bought and loved was: New sunnies, can never have too many pairs of shades.
On my wish list is: To buy a house.
Chamonix
An unforgettable place I visited was: Chamonix, France. It was a family trip when I was 16 and one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I would love to live in France for a while, learn the language and immerse myself in their culture and lifestyle.
The next place I’d like to go to is: Melbourne and Sydney. I still have a lot of friends and family that I haven’t seen in a while living in Sydney and would love to check out the dining scene in Melbourne.
An object I would never part with is: A gold ring I was given by my grandfather. I don’t wear it all the time but it’s a special family keepsake.
The last thing I added to my wardrobe was: A pair of new pants from Commoners.
The person that inspires me: Peter Sullivan, my old boss at Chiswick Restaurant in Sydney. His leadership, passion and ethos in hospitality is something I look up to and try to pass on to my staff.
My favourite app is: Pinterest and Spotify. I love finding new things especially music.
If I had to limit my shopping to one neighbourhood it would be: Paddington, Sydney. I lived there for three years and it has pretty much everything you need from clothing, groceries, bars and restaurants.
Dylan Rieder
My style icon is: Dylan Rieder, seriously slick operator. R.I.P.
The best book I’ve read in the last year is: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
I can’t miss an episode of: Don’t watch much TV but The Chase is always a good watch.
In my fridge you’ll always find: Anathoth Farm Tomato Relish and Best Foods mayo. Slap that on some Vogels with anything and you’re away laughing.
I recently discovered: During the lockdown I have been doing things I don’t usually have time for. Reading and bike rides are probably top of the list.
The people I rely on for my wellbeing are: My girlfriend, mum and dad. I also have an amazing group of tight friends and we all rely on each other in one way or another. I think surrounding yourself with people you admire and have fun with is hugely important for your wellbeing.
Ken Griffen’s work on the wall at Honey Bones
The one artist whose work I would collect (if price is not an issue) is: I’m not really an artsy person but I really like Ken Griffen’s work. We have one up in the cafe and people are always asking about it.
The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was: Pici, simple and delicious with great service.
The best gift I ever received was: I’d been eyeing up some shoes for a while, so a group of mates got together and bought them for my birthday. It meant more that they’d gone to the effort to work out what I’d love.
The last music I downloaded was: Mac Miller — Circles.
If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be: I have no idea and have been doing hospo since I was still at school.
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