The perfect pick-me-up coffee cake
As the mornings get darker and the days start to feel longer, sometimes morning tea requires a little more than just a cup of tea. Infused with good old instant coffee, this cake is soft, lightly spiced, and topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble that turns golden as it bakes. Perfect for a morning pick-up (or an afternoon one), it’s 100% delicious.
Health is wealth
Without your health, very little else works. Not your career, not your family life, not your finances. The good news is that looking after yourself doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most effective things you can do are completely free. Here are five ways to get you started.
Spring harvest risotto
This risotto is a delicious way to celebrate the arrival of warmer evenings, especially now that gardens (and vege aisles) have started to burst forth with sweet spring greens. Paired with salmon, this simple recipe can be made using whatever spring goodness you have on hand. From sugar snap peas to broad beans, baby spinach […]
Taking control of your insurance
Medical and income protection insurance doesn’t just offer peace of mind – it can be the difference between ‘continuing as usual’ and a mortgagee sale. In some cases, it’s a matter of life and death. But how do you ascertain if you have the right level of insurance?
When you need a barrow for that marrow…
They say you should never turn your back on a zucchini plant. While a delicious addition to salads and stir fries, they do have a habit of growing rapidly into an unmanageable size if not plucked at their prime.
Considering ch-ch-changes to your life insurance policy?
Determining whether you’ve got the right level of insurance cover can be difficult. Too little and you put your family under immense pressure and stress if the worst happens. Too much and the pressure may come on to keep up with payments.
Time to retreat from the treats?
“Little treat” culture is rife on social media, with many seeing it as a necessary form of self-care. But how many treats are too much? We take a look at the risk that comes with regular reward.
Peace of mind or back of mind?
A recent survey by health insurance provider nib found that over half of New Zealand parents do not have health insurance. In this financial climate, it’s no surprise to learn that cost is a barrier for many, but there are also other factors at play here. Here’s what the survey tells us…
Advice to avoid
Social media (and well-meaning friends and family) often flood us with guidance on how to live life successfully. While some of this is useful, many of these “secrets to success” can actually be quite destructive. Here’s how to sort the helpful from the hogwash…
Recipe time!
With plums prolific in neighbourhood gardens and discounted in supermarkets, it’s time to make good of the glut of stone fruit with this fresh, airy cake (which is also a winner for lunchboxes).