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Whatever mental images spring to mind for you when you think of indulging yourself, come winter there’s a high chance it involves hunkering down and hibernating; shutting out the cold and rain with blazing fires and comfort food, whether it’s in your own home, or a relaxing winter holiday.
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NZ Hottest Home Baker judge
You’ve come to the right place. Within these pages you’ll find delicious food, warming drinks, and luxury, secluded getaways.
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We have fashion to wrap yourself in, books to lose yourself in and health and beauty advice to keep you pepped up and feeling great until the weather warms up again.
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Health and beauty
from Natalie Oldfield
16 Beauty buys
Thirst quenchers: wine, beer
18 Warm up with a hint
Richard Till cooks
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COVER image: Panforte, see p4 for recipe. Extracted from Baked by Dean Brettchneider (Penguin Group NZ, $45). Photography by Aaron McLean.
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{Bake on} NZ’s Hottest Home Baker judge Dean Brettschneider shares some of his most indulgent winter baking ideas
Chocolate meringue with spiced berry compote
125ml honey
Makes six large meringues
30g butter
These meringues are lighter than light and taste exceptional. Simply serve with your favourite icecream, freshly whipped cream, fresh fruit, summer berries, or enjoy them on their own!
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a loose-bottomed cake tin with non-stick baking paper. Place hazelnuts and almonds on a baking tray and lightly roast for 10–15 minutes until nuts turn a pale amber colour. Remove from the oven and cool before chopping into coarse pieces. In a large bowl mix nuts with pineapple, apricots, cherries, figs, ginger, mixed peel, spices, pepper and flour.
450g caster sugar 230g (approximately 8) egg whites 75g cocoa powder 50g flaked almonds 1 quantity of Spiced Berry Compote (see below)
Lower oven temperature to 150°C.
Make sure all of your weighing bowls, mixing bowls and utensils have been washed in hot soapy water, rinsed well in hot water then dried with paper towels. This will ensure that they are scrupulously clean and free from any traces of fat or grease. This is important as any fat will stop the meringue from whipping to a stiff peak.
Place sugar, honey and butter into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook over a medium heat until the mixture reaches 116°C on a sugar thermometer. This is known as the soft-ball stage. If you do not have a sugar thermometer, drop some of the cooked sugar into a jug of cold water, then rub it together between your thumb and forefinger. It should form a soft ball. Take care as sugar cooks quickly. Remove from the heat and immediately pour the hot sugar syrup onto the flour and nut mixture, stirring quickly with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Place sugar and egg whites into a glass or metal bowl and set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm to the touch – do not let the water boil or the egg whites will cook. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk for approximately 15 minutes until thick and cool. The meringue should hold stiff peaks. Using the largest serving spoon you have, fold and cut the cocoa powder through the meringue to create a marbled effect. Preheat oven to 140°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Using your largest serving spoon, drop three big dollops of the meringue onto each baking tray. Sprinkle each meringue with flaked almonds and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours until firm and dry. Remove from the oven and serve with Spiced Berry Compote and freshly whipped cream, or enjoy them on their own.
Spiced berry compote 350g mixed frozen berries (e.g. raspberries, blueberries or red currants) 50g caster sugar
¼ tsp Chinese five spice powder 2 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water into a slurry Place three-quarters of the frozen berries, sugar and Chinese five spice into a small saucepan. Heat until it just begins to boil. Once it has begun to boil, add the slurry and cook until it thickens. Do not crush berries too much with excessive stirring as you need these as whole as possible. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining frozen berries. Place into a bowl and cool until required.
Panforte - cover recipe
coffee after a meal. Panforte will keep for several weeks in an airtight container. 115g hazelnuts, skinned 115g whole almonds, skinned 40g candied/glacé pineapple, cut into 5mm pieces 40g dried apricots, cut into 5mm pieces 40g red and green glace cherries, cut into 5mm pieces 40g dried figs, cut into 5mm pieces 40g crystallised ginger, cut into 5mm pieces 90g chopped mixed peel
Working quickly, place the mixture into the prepared cake tin. The mixture will cool quickly and become stiff, so work very fast. Dip your knuckles into cold water, then use them to gently press the mixture evenly into the tin until level and smooth, again working quickly to avoid the mixture becoming too stiff upon cooling. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes until the outer edges begin to firm up. The panforte will not colour very much or seem very firm directly after baking, but it will harden as it cools. Remove from the oven and leave the panforte to cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, peel off the baking paper. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Makes one 20cm round cake
½ tsp ground coriander
This firm sweet cake is full of candied fruit, nuts and spices. A speciality of the Italian city of Siena, it is traditionally served in the winter, especially at Christmas. Simply dust with icing sugar and enjoy a thin slice with a liqueur or
½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground nutmeg pinch of ground white pepper 100g plain flour 150g sugar
Reproduced with permission from Baked by Dean Brettschneider. Published by Penguin Group NZ. RRP $45. Copyright © Dean Brettschneider, 2013. Copyright photography © Aaron McLean, 2013. NZ’s Hottest Home Baker screens on TV3, Thursdays at 7.30pm
{Gran’s treats} Natalie Oldfield’s family favourites
To make the frosting, combine egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and raspberry powder. Mix at a low speed and then add boiling water while mixer is on low speed. When all the water has been added, turn mixer to high speed and mix until soft peaks form. Spread between cooled cake layers, and to cover.
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LEMON CAKE WITH RASPBERRY MARSHMALLOW FROSTING
3 tbsp finely grated lemon zest 1 cup oil 2 eggs 1½ cups sugar ½ tsp salt 1 cup yoghurt 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 cups self-raising flour Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 22cm cake tin. Set aside. Place lemon zest, oil, eggs and sugar in a large bowl and mix until thick and creamy. Add salt, yoghurt and lemon juice and mix to combine. Sift flour and fold in. Pour mixture into cake tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Savoury Pinwheel Scone with Smoked Salmon, Capers and Rocket 3 cups self-raising flour ½ tsp salt 50 g butter ½ cup grated parmesan 1½ cups milk 250 g cream cheese 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped 1 cup roughly chopped rocket 200g hot-smoked salmon Preheat oven to 210°C. Grease and line a baking tray or large cake tin. Set aside. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese and enough milk to make a firm, moist dough.
Marshmallow frosting
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a square about 25cm x 25cm. Mix the cream cheese and capers in a bowl and beat until soft. Spread over the dough. Sprinkle over the rocket, followed by the smoked salmon. Roll up to form a log. Cut into 5 rounds and place on lined baking tray, or in cake tin, arranged in a circle.
3 egg whites
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes.
2½ cups sugar
Serves 5.
Remove from tin and cool on a wire rack. When cake is cool, cut horizontally into three layers ready for frosting. Makes 1 x 22 cm cake
¾ tsp cream of tartar 1½ tbsp dried raspberry powder ¾ cup boiling water
Recipes extracted from Gran’s Sweet Pantry, by Natalie Oldfield. HarperCollins $44.99. Out now. Photography by Todd Eyre.
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It sometimes seemed as if Gran put lemon into everything she baked, and this “special occasion” cake is no exception. The marshmallow frosting is well worth making and if you don’t have dried raspberry powder, you can use raspberry essence. You could also use a lemon icing.
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Taste test
Winter wine
If you’re keen on going to some wine tastinge events but feel a little intimated and unsure what to expect, the team at Glengarry has some tips.
The 2012 VNO Langhorne Creek Chardonnay, hails from a wine region considered one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Langhorne Creek sits at the edge of Lake Alexandrina in South Australia, where the climate is warm with refreshing sea breezes, perfect for chardonnay. The wine is pale straw in colour, with aromas of subtle peach, melon, citrus notes with a light smoky oak undertone. Try it with fresh snapper pan-fried with lime.
{thirst quenchers}
Tasting wine is about sight and smell as much as taste. First hold the glass up to a white background and look at the clarity – is the wine bright or dull? Is it the same all over or different around the edges? Swirl the wine in the glass and look at the “legs” running down the glass; the slower the legs come down, the more viscous the wine is.
The 2011 VNO Barossa Cab Merlot is a medium red with aromas of mixed berry fruits combined with savoury notes and spice undertones. The palate is filled with a combination of ripe red berries and some forest floor earthiness. Dive into this deep crimson red while you braise organic lamb shoulder with onion gravy.
Swirl the wine again and this time have a good sniff. Your first impression is the most important. Don’t over-analyse just ask yourself what you smell and what it reminds you of. Now taste. Make sure you roll the wine inside your mouth so it touches every surface: sweetness registers on the top of the tongue, acidity around the sides, bitterness on the back of the palate, astringency and tannins around the edge of the mouth and gums. Try to suck some air through the wine as you draw it into your mouth. The hardest bit is translating what you’ve tasted into words. It takes practice but the key thing is you can never be wrong. What you think and what you like is all that matters. www.glengarrywines.co.nz
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wheat beer Emerson’s Dunkel, wheat beer has a fresh “bready” aroma, savoury yeastiness with malt and a hint of ripe banana. In the mouth the beer is soft and mouth filling with sweet malt and more banana. A combination of pale and coloured wheat malts produces layers of delicious chocolate, toffee and caramel flavours that gradually give way to a clean, slightly tart finish. ABV 6.3%. Pair it with slow-roasted lamb that’s been basted in the beer, or core a cooking apple and filling with brown sugar, cinnamon and baste regularly with Dunkel while cooking. www.emersons.co.nz
chillbusters at bellini The bar staff at Bellini, the Hilton’s gorgeous cocktail bar, have just unleashed their winter cocktail menu, based on many winters spent taking note of what customers like to drink when the temperatures start to stop. This Bellinichino is just a teaser of some of the treats on offer. 30ml Baileys 30ml espresso 15ml Frangelico 15ml Kahlua Topped up with milk steamed with 10ml Amaretto. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with chocolate art
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Goode Brothers
Jac’s
The Elephant Wrestler
Moreton’s
Discover your local this winter Set your sights close to home this season and make the most of our favourite local spots for winter get-togethers.
Goode Brothers Down to earth goodness, “create your own meals” and a large open kitchen make for a lively dining atmosphere worth heading in for. BOTANY: Shop 36, Botany Town Centre www.goodebrothers.co.nz
Villager With two fires for warmth over winter, you’ll be sure to relax in the comforting environment of Villager over a hearty meal.
The Flying Moa
The Merchant Bar & Kitchen A neighbourhood favourite, head to The Merchant for a pre or post movie meal, or sip their delicious mulled wine – the perfect way to shelter from the weather. ALBANY: Westfield, 219 Don McKinnon Dr www.themerchantbar.co.nz
REMUERA: 606 Remuera Rd
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Whangaparaoa’s newest offering has a stunning view, an indooroutdoor fireplace and comfortable seating, making it a family friendly venue great for your winter catch-ups.
Basalt
The Elephant Wrestler
With a home-away-from-home feeling, you can enjoy a real locals’ bar and get looked after with great food, great beer and warm, friendly service.
This is your larger than life local, with a welcoming experience and great location in the heart of Takapuna’s bustling Hurstmere Rd hospitality precinct.
HOWICK: Cnr Picton & Moore Sts
TAKAPUNA: 138 Hurstmere Rd
ST HELIERS: 425 Tamaki Dr
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The Dominion
The Flying Moa
The Postman’s Leg
Only a stone’s throw from Eden Park, this classic gastro pub with a cosy feel is perfect for the winter months ahead.
Be part of the buzz at The Flying Moa – a NZ kind of pub that feels like home with an inviting open fireplace to dine by during winter.
Spend the arvo with friends or family, or dine by the fireplace in the restaurant and enjoy Glenfield’s newest hotspot.
A great gastro-inspired menu rounds off on an inviting environment, making this local the perfect place to let loose and spend time by the fire.
MT EDEN: Cnr Dominion & Valley Rds
MT WELLINGTON: 65 Lunn Ave
GLENFIELD: Cnr Downing St & Glenfield Rd
ROYAL OAK: 715 Mt Albert Rd
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Moreton’s Enjoy watching the world go by in this great local, with a warming fireplace and tempting options for a lingering lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.
WHANGAPARAOA: 6 Main St www.jacstrading.co.nz
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{Winter menu} Home brew The man behind the “flat white”, Derek Towshend, owner of Karajoz Coffee, has some tips for making your home brewed coffee as good as a bought one: 1. Pour boiling water into your plunger (then remove) 2. Add coffee (to your taste preference, but a good guide is one scoop per person, and one for the pot).
BRAZILIAN COFFEE COCKTAIl 4 cups hot cocoa
3. Add just enough water to cover coffee and leave to expand for 30 seconds.
1 ½ cups Karajoz Brazilian Blend coffee
4. Fill with boiled water (ensure it’s not fully boiling, as this will burn your beans).
½ cup heavy cream whipped with 1 tsp sugar
5. Leave to brew for three to five minutes – then enjoy. For something a little more indulgent try this delicious coffee cocktail on the right, make with Karajoz Brazilian blend:
1 cup rum (or brandy)
cinnamon (optional) Heat the chocolate, Karajoz coffee and rum (or brandy) together. Fold in sweetened whipped cream or place a spoonful on top of each serving. Dust with cinnamon. www.karajoz.co.nz
*Recipe extracted from One Pot Cooking (HarperCollins, $39.99) by Richard Till.
Beef Rendang A spectacularly flavoursome Malaysian beef curry. Make this in a heavy cast-iron frying pan or skillet that has a reasonably tight-fitting lid. A large, heavy-bottomed pot will also do, as well as a cast-iron casserole dish that can be used on the top of a stove. It could be equally well made in an electric frying pan. Serve with rice. ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp whole white peppercorns 4 cardamom pods ¼ tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp oil 1 x 4 cm knob ginger, sliced 1 x 4 cm knob galangal, sliced 1 x 1 cm knob turmeric, sliced 4 stalks lemongrass, peeled and thinly sliced 4 candlenuts 5 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 green chillies, sliced
1 cinnamon stick ¼ cup coconut, toasted (or 2 dessert spoons of kerisik, if you can find it)
Cold comfort
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Icecream is not just for summer. Choose a soothing, comforting flavour such as maple syrup and walnut, and dessert will be the perfect cool complement for a hearty, wintry main course.
Method 1. In a mortar and pestle crush the cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods and fennel seeds. Put in a frying pan with the oil and fry gently. 2. Use either a mortar and pestle or food processor to crush together the ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass and candlenuts. Add to the spices in the frying pan, along with the shallots, garlic and sliced chilli, and cook gently for a few minutes. 3. Add the beef and cook for a further 10 minutes. 4. Add the palm sugar, lime leaves, coconut cream and cinnamon stick. Simmer over very low heat, covered, for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. After 1 hour add the toasted coconut and continue cooking.
4 lime leaves
5. After this 1½ hour period of covered cooking, remove the lid and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the oil starts to separate from the coconut cream. Check seasoning and add salt if required.
2 x 400 g can coconut cream
Serves 4–6
2 red chillies, sliced 1 kg diced beef 2 tbsp palm sugar
Killinchy Gold Maple Syrup and Walnut icecream truffles 1 Litre Killinchy Gold Maple Syrup & Walnut Icecream 200g mixed nuts finely chopped (any nuts can be used) Caramel and/or chocolate sauce Fresh whipped cream (optional) Finely grated dark chocolate (we recommend Whittaker’s Dark Ghana) Make icecream balls with an icecream scoop or melon baller – smaller, compact scoops work best. Roll icecream balls in the chopped nuts and place inside a medium to tall glass. Pour caramel and/or chocolate sauce over the top and serve topped with fresh whipped cream and grated chocolate.
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Chocolate Boutique Cafe The ultimate delicious thick rich hot chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream. You can choose chilli or sweet spices to be added. Sit on the deck outside with city views and enjoy. Find the Chocolate Boutique Cafe at 1/323 Parnell Rd, Parnell; open 11am to 10pm, seven days.
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It’s winter, don’t stand out there in the rain and the sleet! Come inside where the air is warm and the people are welcoming and explore the wondrous world of Wine. Glengarry’s knowledgeable team will happily point you in the right direction; whether it’s your first tentative steps or you’re a seasoned pro, we’re guaranteed to have something that’ll arouse your interest. To view all events and to book just go to www.glengarry.co.nz/tastings
VINTAGE PORT TASTING WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE | 7:00 P M | $135 Vintage Port is one of the oldest and greatest wine styles in the world. This evening we will be looking at some magnificent examples from the best houses spanning over 40 years.
OLD BOT TLE DINNER FRIDAY 21 JUNE | 7:00 P M | $70 Fast becoming an institution, the Old Bottle Dinner allows every guest to bring something from their cellar that is at least ten years of age (or much older in some cases), and we always seem to find some gems here in the Victoria Park basement.
SUPERSTARS OF THE RHÔNE VALLE Y WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE | 7:00 P M | $165 The Rhône Valley in Southern France is home to some of the world’s greatest wines. Join our Fine Wine Manager, Regan McCaffery, as he takes us through eight of the absolute best examples from the pinnacle of their appellations, including the legendary E. Guigal ‘La Landonne’ 2006.
PENFOLDS GR ANGE VERTICAL TASTING TUESDAY 2 JULY | 7:00 P M | $350 What does a 100-point wine taste like? The 2008 release of the mighty Grange has been awarded the magic 100 out of 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Join us for this unique opportunity to try Penfolds Grange, from the 2001 through to the superb 2008, 100-point vintage.
BROOKFIELDS 75 TH ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY 11 JULY | 7:00 P M | $40 Peter Robertson himself is hosting as we celebrate Brookfields 75th Anniversary. We’ll be opening a wonderful selection of aged Brookfields ‘Gold Label’ Cabernet Merlot, tasting our way through the 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 and 1995 vintages.
{Eat, play, love} What better definition of winter indulgence than a weekend of luxury at one of our world-class lodges, dining on food from some of the world’s best chefs, matched to world-class wines. Otahuna lodge Otahuna lodge
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• If you’re quick there may still be places available for the Dom Perignon champagne dinner on June 1. Enjoy a five-course meal while tasting the finest French champagne.
• Impress your dinner guests by completing this series of cooking lessons designed to help you plan the ultimate soiree. Lessons with executive chef Jimmy McIntyre are limited to 10 guests and cover topics such as seafood, Italian, and a taste of Asia. See website for dates.
• Acclaimed Australian chef Neil Perry hosts an Italian dinner with dishes from his new Melbourne restaurant Rosetta on July 27. • Two of our best wine producers, Felton Road and Dry River wineries, will host the Ultimate Pinot weekend with a special dinner on August 17. www.kauricliffs.com
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The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay • Celebrate Bastille Day on with French chef Nic Poelaert and Brett Newell from Louis Roederer champagne and Joseph Drouhin wines, on July 13.
Huka Lodge, Taupo • The Big Red Dinner on June 15 will showcase the food and wine of Spain, with a five-course dinner by guest chef Brent Savage, co-owner of Sydney’s Bentley Restaurant & Bar in Surrey Hills.
• Beloved celebrity chef Rick Stein will host an exclusive Indian dinner matched with Hawke’s Bay’s Craggy Range wines from August 23-25.
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• On July 6, Gibbston Valley winemaker Christopher Keys will showcase the Central Otago winery’s finest, matched with a five-course meal by Huka executive chef Michel Louws.
• For something a little different try the Maori Indigenous Food trail in which guests are taken on a tour through the forest learning sampling food made with native herbs, while learning about traditional Maori food and medicines.
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{break away}
If you’re in need of a winter pick-me-up but don’t want to travel miles, or be away for days, here’s some quick break ideas.
Take a stay-cation Bundle the kids off to the grandparents and check yourself into a hotel for some fine dining and pampering.
Into the West The Waitakeres are home to many a hidden gem – walking tracks, waterfalls, wineries, and secluded bays. For a cloistered base from which to enjoy them all, or to just shut out the city altogether, head to Waitakere Estate. You’ll find it down a long, winding driveaway off Scenic Drive past the Piha turn-off. Tucked between tree-lined valleys, the estate feels like it’s days away from Auckland, not a mere 30 minutes. If you’re really in a rush and don’t want any traffic at all the estate also has its own helipad. On one side of the estate you can admire the city you’ve escaped, with panoramic views back toward the harbour, but if that makes you feel too close to home turn your back on it and head to the other side of the estate where it’s forest as far as the eye can see.
City breaks • Langham Auckland has two great packages to help you leave the winter behind. Try the Chuan Journey Package, including a night for two in an opulent Chuan Haven residence, a one-hour massage per person at Chuan Spa, full access to the Langham Club with complimentary breakfast, evening drinks and canapes, butler service and use of the Club Lounge. You’ll also receive a 15 per cent discount on other spa treatments and late checkout. Alternatively try the five-star escape package including one night’s accommodation (on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday), dinner and breakfast for two at Eight restaurant, late checkout and a complimentary bottle of methode traditionelle.
You can easily access all the Waitakeres’ many and varied attractions from here, but for the ultimate in relaxation trying staying put. You can tick the physical exertion box by taking the easy 15-minute bush walk at the edge of the estate, past the manicured gardens. It’s enough to make you feel virtuous and immerse yourself in the forest, where you’ll be dive-bombed by over-familiar fantails.
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Once done, clear the schedule for some relaxation. Hit the sauna or maybe retire to the Kauri Lounge, where you can sip a coffee or wine over a book or TV in front of a vast log fireplace. Then prepare yourself for what will be the highlight of your stay: dinner. The food at Waitakere Estate is outstanding and you’ll find many a city-sider tripping out here just for dinner. For an overview of the menu try the six-course degustation, or choose for yourself from sumptuous treats such as rabbit leg terrine, prosciuttowrapped salmon or seared scallop with curried marshmallow and popcorn – all paired with amazing New Zealand wines.
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www.langhamhotels.co.nz • Hotel De Brett, on the corner of High and Shortland Sts makes the perfect central-city getaway spot. It has two bars: the iconic House Bar and the newer, retrostyled corner bar, or dine in DeBrett Kitchen under the glass atrium ceiling. The luxury boutique hotel is also perfectly located close to the fabulous Britomart Pavillions shopping precinct with its many cafes and restaurants, as well as the boutiques of High St. www.hoteldebrett.com
It’s all served in a window-lined dining room where the Auckland city lights twinkly prettily in the distance.
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*Waitakere Estate offers a number of accommodation and dining packages. Visit www.waitakereestate.co.nz for details - Kerri Jackson
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Hot or cold? Beaches can be even more appealing in winter, with no crowds and a cosy fire. If that’s sounds too chilly opt for a hot-pool soak. Polynesian Spa
Hot pools Parakai, West Auckland: Parakai has two different facilites – Palm Springs and Parakai Springs. The latter has more facilities, including waterslides, while Palm Springs is little more low key – but once you’re in the water they’re both great. Miranda Hot Springs: Another pool complex that could use a little TLC but the mineral water is gorgeous. Take the scenic route to get there from Kawakawa Bay and along the Seabird Coast. Te Aroha, Waikato: The small town’s hot pools are split into two facilities. The Leisure Pools, which are open air and familyoriented with a large main pool and spa, and the Mineral Spa, which focuses on small indoor tubs and baths, with spa treatments.
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Beaches Bethells Beach, Auckland: Bethells, pictured right, has the perfect combo of being within an hour of the city, but feeling like another country altogether. The hardy can brave the surf or fish all year round. The rest can stroll the boardwalks through the bush and wetlands – or stay indoors with the crash of the waves as a soundtrack. Kawhia, Waikato: It’s sister west coast beach, Raglan, may get more attention but Kawhia is a gorgeous quiet spot come winter. And to warm up at the end of a beach walk, dig for the hot springs bubbling just below the surface at the tideline. Pouto Peninsula, Kaipara: Home to wetlands, sand dunes, bush and a fascinating history involving more than 100 shipwrecks, this small outpost makes a perfect getaway. Your best accommodation option is to book a bach in the surrounding area.
Pauanui, Coromandel Peninsula: In summer it may resemble an Auckland suburb but in winter Pauanui’s isolated location and reduced population make it a great escape. Climb to the top of Pauanui Hill, indulge in spa treatments at Puka Park, play golf, or just walk the empty white sands.
At Rotorua’s multi-award-winning Polynesian Spa, four different bathing areas are on offer to cater for all. Whether guests are after luxury bathing in the deluxe Lake Spa, an adults-only bathing area in the Adult Pools and Priest Spa, quality family time in the Family Spa, or a romantic dip for two in a secluded Private Spa. For ultimate relaxation guests can choose from an enticing range of spa therapies. Choose a signature spa service with warm Rotorua thermal mud to leave your skin feeling smooth and muscles relaxed. A pre-soak in the deluxe Lake Spa is an integral part of all therapies to warm the muscles and ease the mind. What better way to pamper yourself this winter. www.polynesianspa.co.nz
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{travel tidbits} The winning combination of the finest of Italian food and great arias will feature in Opera At the Bay, a winter luxury exclusive The Bay Of Many Coves Resort has planned for June 14-16 this year. The five-star resort, nestled in the idyllic setting of Queen Charlotte Sound, has long believed that food and wine play an integral part in great opera and has engaged three outstanding New Zealand singers to perform enchanting arias, duets and trios from opera, operetta and musical theatre. To complement the weekend, The Bay Of Many
Coves will provide the finest of Italian food, of which the centerpiece will be an amazing six-course Opera Lovers’ Lunch, prepared by executive chef Hannes Bareiter on the Saturday. Opera At the Bay will appeal not just to opera buffs but to those who’d love to be introduced to glorious music in the tranquil setting of the Bay Of Many Coves Resort. Opera At the Bay is one of several exclusive winter weekends Bay Of Many Coves has planned. Check out the others, including Tales of Tennessee with international fiddler Colleen Trenwith (July 18-21) and the Taittinger Winter Jazz Retreat (August 16-18) on their website, www.bayofmanycoves.co.nz, and book for the most incredible weekend experience at Marlborough Sounds’ pre-eminent resort.
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There might be a nip in the air but Wellington always puts on a great programme of winter events to turn up the heat. Time your city break for one of following:
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• Wellington Jazz Festival on Cuba. June 6-8. Hundreds of musicians will be in the city’s famous Cuba Quarter, performing everything from contemporary and traditional jazz to soul, rhythm & blues, reggae, latin and gospel. Stay nearby on at the Quality Hotel on Cuba St and pause for refreshment at Matterhorn. • Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 1-2, sees the return of the HANDMADE festival celebrating all things creative with a programme of classes and lectures. • Te Papa’s Andy Warhol exhibition Warhol: Immortal runs from June 1 to August 25, showcasing a selection of the artist’s work across a range of media from portraits to videos and magazines. • Looking further ahead the ever-popular Visa Wellington On a Plate runs from August 9-25, with a range of events showcasing the city’s best food and wine. www.wellingtonnz.com
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Maraca Butterfly Pea Body Crème Popular in Ayuverdic medicine, the butterfly pea has numerous bioactive compounds for treating a range of ailments. Breathe in the sweet goodness of this natural Butterfly Pea Body Crème as you start your day. Suitable for dry or distressed skin, this crème is rich, non-greasy and easily absorbed. RRP$ 31.95. www.maraca.co.nz
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Visibly refresh tired appearance around the eyes with this luxurious botanical gel, a soothing aloe vera, eyebright and arnica blend, perfect for stressed and hypersensitive skin. 25ml. RRP $54.99 www.evolu.com
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DB Cosmetics Pore Minimising Primer This is a silky Smooth 2-in-1 Balm for longer lasting makeup, plus it helps reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. Formulated with vitamins C & E, peptides, green tea aloe vera and sericite (fine-grained mica), Designer Brands Pore Minimising Primer can be used under or over make-up for extended flawless results. This super light balm will help fill in and discreetly cover large and open pores that become congested. RRP$18.99 www.dbcosmetics.co.nz
DermaLab Super Hydrating Moisturiser Winter can dry out skin, leaving it red and sensitive. Luckily there is now a range of New Zealand-made products to fight dryness. DermaLab Super Hydrating Moisturiser uses all-natural, moisturebinding, skin-healing ingredients to leave skin soft and revitalised. The dermatological formulation is ideal for use on problem skin conditions such as eczema, dry, inflamed or cracked skin. Calendula, aloe vera and oatmeal soothe and protect. RRP$14.99 www.dermalab.co.nz
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Be well Your body is built to deal with winter ills and chills as long as your immune system is strong. Stress, lack of sleep and poor eating habits can all impact your body’s ability to fight off infections. Lifestream Natural Vitamin C is made from certified organic acerola berries providing potent antioxidant protection and supports strong, healthy immune function. Lifestream Certified Organic Natural Multi contains high levels of immune-boosting nutrients, perfect for people who are ill, run down and needing a sustained long-lasting energy boost. www.lifestream.co.nz
Replenish your skin After a wonderful long summer, your skin has endured months of sun exposure, and is now about to be subjected to the harsh elements of winter. Skinfood’s natural based skincare products can get skin back in tip-top shape. Skinfood Body Butter – a luxurious all-over body cream made up of manuka honey, avocado oil, shea and coco butter that intensely moisturises the body, keeping your skin feeling nourished.
{Pick yourself up} If winter’s getting you down her are some suggestions for quick pick-me-ups for mind and body here. Soraya Hendesi, founder of Snowberry suggests: * Whenever you feel like frowning, find a reason to smile. The ultimate instant beauty * Here’s my favourite beauty drink recipe: juice eight carrots, one beetroot and a good piece of root ginger. Full of anti-aging beta-carotenes, phenolic compounds and vitamins. And it’s simply delicious. * There’s nothing quite like a gentle massage to stimulate blood flow and relax expression lines. Apply Snowberry’s gorgeous, totally natural Soothing Facial Massage Oil and massage for two to three minutes. It’s a fantastic light moisturiser with anti-inflammatory properties too. * At least three times each week exercise for 10 to 15 minutes so you can “feel the heat”. Medical scientists have recently shown that even your “higher” thinking will improve with this kind of “oxygenating” activity. * Once each day restore your sense of equilibrium with a 10-minute meditation. Easy and fun. But what about the blokes? They could use a little
Skinfood’s Nourishing Moisturier is packed with essential skin-repairing ingredients such as avocado oil, aloe vera and sunflower oil to hydrate and rejuvenate skin. www.skinfood.co.nz
pick-me-up too. The Panel at Barkers has some worthwhile skincare suggestions: 1. Cleanse – The single most important thing you can do for your skin. Not only does it help remove the greasy sheen that builds up throughout the day, but it clears pores to prevent breakouts. The latter aren’t just for teenagers – many older men still experience acne from time to time. Cleansing is the best way to beat it back. 2. Moisturise – Time exposed to the elements, coupled with regular shaving, can dry and irritate the skin. Frequent use of a combination moisturiser and sunscreen can prevent razor burn, protect against the sun and restore much needed minerals to the skin. 3. Sleep – Nothing makes you look more refreshed than getting a regular eight hours. If that isn’t always possible, opt for an all-natural eye cream and apply it each morning. * Unsure of what brand to use? Barkers will soon stock Baxter of California, specialists in men’s skincare since the 1960s.
Clean Light Oil Lamp Set the mood for relaxation with a Clean Light oil lamp. A patented and environmentally friendly product, the Clean Light cartridges are made from a bamboo base and a porcelain top – and they burn vegetable oil. Each lamp comes with a 150ml disposable cartridge which burns for up to 50 hours. From Design Denmark. www.designdenmark.co.nz
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{Mind full} Indulgence is about more than just treating yourself with delicious food or a luxury holiday. It’s also about pausing to take time out for yourself – and to take notice of what’s around you. The Mental Health Foundation lists “taking notice” as one of its five ways to wellbeing. Here the foundation offers some advice on simple things to do to help you slow down and take notice. • Stop for a while; take 10 mindful breaths in and out, calming the body and mind, then simply rest where you are, noticing everything that is going on around you. This practice incorporates four keys aspects of mindfulness training: stopping, calming, resting, noticing. Together, these four steps are innately healing. • Sit quietly in a busy place like an airport or a mall and notice the interactions between people.
place. Take photos of the same landscape, person, or pet every day for a year and make an album. • Give a simple smile and warm greeting to people in the street or colleagues at work. • Make family meals a time when you sit and be together without the television, mobile phones or other distracting devices. • Be mindful of the first mouthful of food you eat. See if you can really pay attention to all the flavours and textures of the food, the act of chewing and the act of swallowing. During the following meal, see if you can be aware of the first two mouthfuls of food, and so on. • Play a game of “I Spy” or “Spot” on your next family car journey.
• Practice yoga or meditation.
*These tips were extracted from the “Five Ways to Wellbeing” page of the Mental Health Foundation website.
• Start a photo diary of a favourite
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Soak Up the indulgence Bersantai Day Spa at Castaways Resort, Karioitahi Beach, has now launched Stone Bath Outdoor Experiences. Situated on the upper level of the spa’s Buddha Garden, the baths enjoy a tranquil setting with Castaways’ famous panoramic views.
one night’s accommodation, a twocourse dinner for two, a 45-minute relaxation massage or Mini Facial for two and late checkout) for June or July and add a couples shared Outdoor Stone Bath Experience at Bersantai Day Spa, with a glass of bubbles each for just $55 per couple. Bersantai Day Spa is open to day guests and resort guests.
To celebrate the launch of the Stone Baths, Castaways Resort has a winter offer for readers:
For more information visit www.castaways.co.nz or email stay@castaways.co.nz
Book a Castaways Overnight Pamper Package – $497 per couple (includes
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Feet first Kerri Jackson treats her feet I’ve always thought long spa treatments dedicated to your feet were a waste of time. A pedicure with all the trimmings? Yes. A long foot treatment that doesn’t end in sparkly painted toenails? No. Wow, was I wrong. The Heavenly Jin Luo foot treatment at Chuan Spa in the Langham Hotel, may just be the most relaxing 90 minutes I’ve spent awake. The treatment aims to restore energy and relieve muscle tension by stimulating circulation along meridian channels and acupressure points. To begin your feet are wrapped in a warm herb and salt mask, which is left on for about 10 minutes before your feet and lower legs are massaged to a fantastic, floaty oblivion. By the end of the 90-minutes if you’re not actually asleep you’ll be pretty close to it and your legs and feet feel totally revitalised and relaxed. The tricky bit is encouraging them back to the business of walking at the end. The Heavenly Jin Juo treatment is available at Chuan Spa, The Langham Auckland for $175 per person or $310 for a couple. www.chuanspa.co.nz or www.auckland.langhamhotels.co.nz
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{Go out or stay in?} What’s new to keep you amused as the temperatures drop.
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Open a book: Dan Brown’s latest installment Inferno, (Random House, $49.99) out now, sees codebreaking hero Robert Langdon up to his ears in Dante’s Inferno. Local writer Stephanie Johnson’s The Writing Class (Random House, $37.99) tells the story of a creative writing teacher as her students prepare to submit their manuscripts. It’s an astute, often funny book, part novel and part writing manual.
Auckland Triennial: Explore contemporary art at nine sites around the city, from more than 30 international and Kiwi artists, with free special events and performances until August 11. This year’s theme of If You Were To Live here has the artists reimagining Auckland and the world. www.aucklandtriennial.com
Winter 2013 by Amie Siegel, The Auckland Triennial Collection, Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland War Memorial Museum: From The Summit celebrates the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s conquering of Everest, until September 29; while Moana – My Ocean, opening June 21, delves deep into the world’s seas. www.aucklandmuseum.com
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• Two nights’ accommodation at Castaways Resort in an ocean-view two-bedroom chalet
June or July bookings add a couples shared Outdoor Stone Bath Experience at Bersantai Day Spa, complete with a glass of bubbles each, for just $55 per couple.
• Dinner for two each night at Castaways’ award-winning cliff-top restaurant Agave
Getaway with the Castaways Resort “Couples Winter Escape Event” Saturday 22 June, 2013 – $699 per couple
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• An archery activity for two • And a Bersantai Day Spa “Enchanted Waters Package” for two, including a 60-minute Outdoor Stone Bath Couples Experience and a 60-minute Hot Stone Massage each and glass of bubbles
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The resort’s restaurant, day spa and activities are also open to day guests. So if it’s simply a day escape you are seeking, combine spa treatments at Castaways’ Bersantai Day Spa and/or activity options and finish with dining at Agave Restaurant.
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JUNE JULY 2013
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