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Editor’s note Hi all! Welcome to the August edition of YOU magazine. We cover some fairly heavyduty topics this month – feminism, the sexualisation of our children and some advice for dealing with it and a story about how a tattoo links to depression! While it sounds a bit serious and doom and gloom, it’s not at all. Our aim is to always tackle any issue about, or that impacts on, women! Melissa Gawn talks about depression and the semicolon tattoo movement and, not only is she brave for talking publicly about it, it’s an uplifting story about strength and hope and moving forward. I hope you enjoy your August edition of YOU and stay warm! Lisa Fenwick

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TATTOO A SYMBOL OF HOPE AND

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The semicolon tattoo seems to be popping up all over social media, but it’s more than just a trend – it conveys a powerful message. Melissa Gawn tells YOU’s Caitlin Porter what the symbol means to her.

For a large number of people affected by mental illness, a small punctuation mark holds a meaning so special that some are choosing to get it inked on to their bodies. The tattoos are a part of the semicolon movement started by Amy Bleuel, entitled Project Semicolon. Amy wanted to honour her father whom she lost to suicide. The project describes the semicolon as being used when “an author could’ve chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to”. For many people the mark is a symbol to show that it’s not the end, merely just the beginning. Someone that the semicolon initiative resonated with was Ashburton woman Melissa Gawn. Melissa decided to get inked with the mark in late July. “I saw the whole trend in March of last year and shared it with my friends on Face-

book,” she said. “Then, when I read the blog about the woman who started it all, it hit home.” Melissa’s tattoo – like many others – is a

symbol of hope, but it also represents her own battle. Melissa struggles with postnatal depression.

In August of 2011, Melissa had daughter Elayna, 3, on the side of the road. “Being pregnant with the earthquakes was tough…” she said.

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hard-fought Left: Melissa Gawn had a difficult birth with daughter Elayna, who turns four this month.

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“I had her on my way to Christchurch, outside Burnham Military Camp, on the side of the road in an ambulance.” Her husband Raphael wasn’t by her side,

he was following behind in his car and was stuck in traffic. Melissa said it was tough, but her midwife said she had to go through to Christchurch after her water broke and meconium could be seen, indicating Elayna was distressed. “I was in shock after her birth.” “We came back to Ashburton and I remember I woke up the next day and I was like ‘oh my God – that happened’?” After the birth, things didn’t get easier. Melissa had two other children at home, Ryan and Nerida, and Melissa just didn’t feel herself. However, the notion she had postnatal depression was not one that crossed her mind, even for a second. “I didn’t know I had it, I thought I was just adjusting … it was tough.” “Things got better as she got older, but my youngest (Archer) was another horrible birth.” Melissa still wasn’t feeling her old self, and a friend suggested she have her placenta encapsulated as that was believed to be beneficial, as it replenishes the hormones lost after birth. Melissa went ahead with it, although said it was hard finding someone to do it locally. continued over page

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From P5 First the placenta must be steamed, dehydrated and ground down before being placed into capsules which are taken orally. “I found things a lot easier [after that], but then they ran out.” Depression wasn’t a topic Melissa knew much about. “I thought depression was always crying.” One of her friends came to her – someone she idolised and looked up to – and shocked Melissa telling her she was battling depression and had seen her GP and was now on anti-depressants. “She was getting angry and couldn’t sleep and I thought, that sounded familiar.” That was a real eye-opener for Melissa. Melissa too was angry and had such severe anxiety attacks that she couldn’t leave the house. “I felt tired all the time, even though I was sleeping fine.” It didn’t really hit her until she noticed she was taking her frustrations out on her family.

“I went to my GP and that was hard, I don’t ask for help.” She said no-one had picked up on how she was feeling, but she didn’t blame anyone as she was good at hiding it. Her midwife had said baby blues were normal and it could be hard adjusting to a new baby when there were other children at home. Melissa said six weeks isn’t enough time for a midwife to observe emotional changes and she didn’t blame her midwife at all. Now, Melissa is on anti-depressants and feels much closer to her old self. She urges other women going through the same issues, or even women who just don’t feel themselves after pregnancy, to talk to someone. “Even if it’s another woman at your coffee group, or your best friend, or your husband.” Melissa wears her semi-colon tattoo proud, as a symbol of what she has been through and as a message to others out there. “It’s a symbol of empowerment, of control.”

Left: Melissa’s tattoo isn’t just a pretty picture – it’s a symbol of empowerment.

OTHER STORIES OF MEANINGFUL TATTOOS Cheryl Kerr: I have the semicolon as well as a love heart with two yellow xs to represent the two people in my life who sadly committed suicide. They both go together and mean a lot to me. Gaylyn Spies: When I left South Africa just under four years ago to be here I had the sad task of put-

ting my sausage dogs down. A lot of people will say it’s cruel, re-home them etc. They were old and no-one would have loved them like me. I rescued them as they were abused. So a couple days after I had paws and their initials tattooed to the top of my back and that’s where they used to lie by me. :)

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WHY IS ‘FEMINISM’ STILL SUCH A

When music megastar Beyonce stood proudly in front of a giant ‘Feminist’ sign at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, a long-raging debate was reignited. While some praised the pop diva for standing up for equality, others slammed her for promoting what they considered to be ‘feminist-lite’. With the feminism war of words refusing to go away any time soon, reporter Daisy Hudson looks at how today’s women are reclaiming the F-word.

Some words are more divisive than others. Definitions can change between cultures, genders and generations, often leading to conflict. One term in particular continues to divide people, long after it was first coined in 1837. But why is feminism still such a dirty

dirty

word? For some people the word ‘feminism’ will conjure images of the suffragette movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. That movement led to New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to

BRIEF HISTORY OF FEMINISM It is believed the term “féminisme” was first coined by French philosopher Charles Fourier in 1837. Since then the word has undergone several regenerations as different groups have repurposed it to suit their own movement or beliefs. The first wave of feminism is widely considered to be the suffragette movement that campaigned to give women the vote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. That movement lasted longer than some might think – while New Zealand can boast about being the first to give women the right to vote in 1893, their French counterparts had to wait until 1944 for the same distinction. By the mid- to late-20th century, feminism was incorporated into various political and social movements. Some linked it to the civil rights movement in the United States, while for others it was a central part of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s that saw women take control of their own sexuality and relationships. In the 1990s feminism was aligned with the Riot Grrrl movement, an underground punk campaign that promoted self-reliance and rebelled against typically feminine symbols.

Germaine Greer is an Australian-born theorist, academic and journalist, who is regarded as having been a major feminist voice of the mid-20th century. Greer’s ideas and her various views, not just those related to feminism, have created controversy ever since her book The Female Eunuch became an international best-seller in 1970, bringing her both adulation and opposition. Greer has defined her goal as “women’s liberation”, as distinct from “equality with men”. She asserts that women’s liberation means embracing sex differences in a positive fashion – a struggle for the freedom of women to define their own values, order their own priorities and determine their own fates.

grant women the right to vote. For others the word is more inflammatory, painting a picture of bra-burning, man-haters. However, many of today’s young women were not around for the sexual revolution and radical feminism of the 1960s and 1970s.

MODERN FEMINI Modern feminism, while still varied in its definitions, tends to have one thing in common: equality. For former Ashburton College head girl Finau Fakapelea, feminism is about saying women can do exactly the same, or better, than men. The 19-year-old broadcasting student says while feminism has changed over the years, it’s now primarily about standing up for women’s rights. “When I thought of feminism I thought of this crazy woman, she was in her late 50s, she had crazy hair and was kind of like a hippy. She had this stand and she was always out protesting, and that was kind of the idea I had of feminism growing up,” she said. “It’s changed a lot over the years. Now that I’m studying, a lot of guys have said ‘yeah, I’m a feminist too’. “I never thought that could be possible.” Finau says feminism is a lot more accepted in today’s society, partly thanks to the platform given to the movement by politicians and celebrities. “It’s a lot cooler now, rather than in the old days when it was kind of a shadow on things,” she said. The pay gap and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights are two issues that Finau says are prominent feminist causes in today’s society. “Everybody in this day and age is trying to get equal rights for every single person,” she said. “I think it’s getting there, but it’s not yet at the place where it needs to be.”

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For them, feminism is simply about having the same opportunities and rights as their male counterparts. Despite that, the modern definition of feminism is tricky to pin down. Debate continues about whether it is about equality, or about getting the

better of men. Bridging the pay gap, equal representation in positions of power, redefining gender stereotypes, and the right for women to make decision about their own bodies are all issues that continue to define the feminism conversation worldwide.

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Different variations of feminism continue to infiltrate pop culture, from Lena Dunham’s groundbreaking television show Girls to Beyonce’s assertion that girls “run the world”. There is also an increasing inclination to fight back against female stereotypes in music and film.

English pop singer Lily Allen’s tongue-incheek anthem Hard Out Here For A Bitch was met with admiration for reclaiming the traditionally derogatory term, which continues to crop up in a slew of popular songs. The criticism of female artists has been thrown into the spotlight in recent years,

fuelling the feminist debate. Singer Taylor Swift made headlines around the world when she called out critics who slammed her for writing about her love life. “Frankly, I think that’s a very sexist angle to take,” she told hosts on Australian radio

show Jules Merrick & Sophie last year. “No-one says that about Ed Sheeran. No one says that about Bruno Mars. They’re all writing songs about their exes, their current girlfriends, their love life and no-one raises a red flag there.” Blockbuster young adult films such as The Hunger Games and Divergent have also flipped the damsel in distress stereotype on its head by showcasing strong female protagonists. However, the spotlight has not been as kind to some female celebrities. Singer Lana Del Rey has been slammed for lyrics such as “he hit me and it felt like a kiss” and “love you more than those bitches before”. In her memoir Girl In A Band, Sonic Youth rocker Kim Gordon claimed the singer “doesn’t even know what feminism is”. “Today we have someone like Lana Del Rey, who doesn’t even know what feminism is, who believes it means women can do whatever they want, which, in her world, tilts towards self-destruction, whether it’s sleeping with gross older men or being a transient biker queen,” she wrote candidly. “Equal pay and equal rights would be nice.” Eighties chart topper Sinead O’Connor also took controversial pop singer Miley Cyrus to task, saying her racy performances were a sign that she was being “pimped” by the music industry. The ongoing controversies show that the debate over what feminism actually means is still alive and well.

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WHAT DO THE POLITICIANS SAY? Women in politics are often subjected to much tougher scrutiny than their male colleagues. However, while both of Mid Canterbury’s MPs are advocates for equality, that doesn’t necessarily mean they subscribe to the feminist label. Selwyn MP Amy Adams says she isn’t “big on labels”. “I consider myself as someone who is pretty dedicated

women,” she said. “I don’t bother with labels frankly, I find it’s a waste of time.” While Rangitata MP and former Minister for Women Jo Goodhew says she now considers herself a feminist, that wasn’t always the case. “I didn’t used to, but now what I understand people ascribe to feminist thinking, as wanting women to be getting the same deal as men and striving to have women achieving their potential and get an equal shot at

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must be,” she said. She said her past impression of feminism was that it was very radical. “I think my earliest impression of it was that the people who were feminists were incredibly radical people who had an absolute loathing for men,” she said. “I actually see men as our allies for achieving a fair shot for women.”

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The euphoria of getting engaged to your betrothed is over and now the daunting task of arranging the wedding of your dreams is upon you. Don’t let it get you down! Follow some of these treasured nuggets of advice to help you on your way and you will keep bridezilla at bay!

How to apportion your budget Fifty per cent on the reception, 10 per cent on ﬂowers, 10 per cent for entertainment and music, 10 per cent for photos/video, 3 per cent invites, 3 per cent gifts and the rest on miscellaneous items and surprise expenses.

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Setting the date – research black-out dates

Make sure your special day doesn’t fall at the same time as a major event in your area that could aﬀect the availability of accommodation, services for your wedding and of course how many guests can come!

Being strict on guest numbers Budget not working? Cut the guest list before you cut anything else – if your guests are costing $60 each then erasing a table of 10 could cut $600 from your expenses. Prioritise your list by placing immediate family, the bridal party and best friends on top of the list, than follow with aunts, uncles, cousins etc. If parents want to invite extended family or their friends that are not necessarily close to you, consider asking them to pay for the extras they want.

One step at a time It’s important to put together a wedding plan so that you do things in the right order and at a measured pace. And remember these rules: don’t hire any vendors before you’ve conﬁrmed your date, don’t design your cake before you’ve envisioned your ﬂowers and don’t book a band until you know how much space you have.

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HOW TO CUT COSTS BUT STILL HAVE AN

The number one cause of arguments between couples before their big day is ﬁnancial stress. At a time of your life when you are trying to get ahead the cost of a wedding can cause massive headaches. But it doesn’t have too… check out these top tips to organise a wedding on the cheap!

notes on or a box they can add a donation too. Or how about scanning your guest list to see if any of your family and friends can oﬀer you a service for the day instead of a gift. May-be you have someone who could take the photos, dress the tables or make the cake? Make use of the talent around you.

Avoid wedding gifts – ask for cash or services instead

Hold the ceremony at home or outdoors

Once this would have been thought rude but in today’s world it is accepted as practical for a couple to veto wedding gifts in lieu of a money tree guests can put

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Stock the bar yourself The bar tab is often what can get away on couples. Consider only stocking beer and wine and keep an eye out on the specials in supermarkets and liquor stores.

Don’t mention the wedding word when hiring a vendor

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HOW DO WE DEAL WITH THE

by Nadine Porter

Today’s parents wrestle with the tentacles of social media and the complex questions confident young role models are exerting on their children in a way no other generation has had to deal with before. From celebrities unafraid to bare their skin, Playboy clothing lines for children, to female dolls with skimpy clothing and copious busts, increasingly parents are voicing their concerns that their children are becoming worldly before their time – but is the real issue not what they are viewing, but instead our reaction as guardians of their innocence? Former family counsellor and researcher Paul Flanagan says views around sexualisation of children swing “like a pendulum between perspectives of healthy and normal exploration, to panic of children being victims of abuse and ideas of sexualisation by the media”. In a paper discussing the reality and meaning of sexuality on the lives of children in New Zealand, Mr Flanagan looks at how incidents from children reacting to viewing or hearing content of a sexual nature can be taken out of context by adults. “Adults themselves can struggle to speak about sexuality in their lives. How we do speak about sexuality, and the language we use is constrained by current discourse on ideas of privacy, sensitivity, sacredness and social acceptance.” He says that when it comes to articulating children’s sexuality it appears to be even more difficult. Using the story of two children in a playground, Mr Flanagan illustrated how as caregivers we can over-react. He spoke of a mother who overheard a conversation between a seven-year-old boy and her six-year-old daughter where the boy was describing putting a penis into the girl’s vagina. The mother imagined many scenarios as to why the child might be saying that to her daughter and subscribed to the view

it was not right for him to be speaking like this – nor was it right for a boy of this age to be trying to have intercourse. However, once the boy’s parents were contacted the mother discovered that a new baby had been born into the boy’s family. The boy had sought answers as to how the baby had been formed and was simply describing what he had been told. Mr Flanagan poses the question – What would have happened if the mother had acted differently and told the boy off? Would it have affected his development and understanding and ways of speaking about sexuality? Leading Victoria University researchers Sue Jackson and Elizabeth Westrupp interviewed 47 girls aged between 11 and 15 on their sexualities using Girlfriend magazine (a popular Australian publication that often discusses diverse sexual practices,

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Is it okay for our children, pre-teen, to look like this? Is this what we are ‘telling’ our children is real beauty?

boys and safe sex) as a resource. The 2010 paper that followed found that following reading the magazines many and varied articles on a diverse range of sexual practices, the girls’ uninhibited ability to talk about sexual matters created a space to make such talk possible. “While we do not suggest that pre-teen and young teen girls did not talk about sexual topics in decades preceding the proliferation of sexuality in post-feminist media, we do argue that the texture of the talk may be rather different in the prepost-feminist era of (magazines like) Jackie when heterosexual romance rather than sex prevailed.” However, being “sexually savvy” at a younger age was not necessarily a negative. The study found girls knew what was sexually “normal” for their age and could

gauge what “over the top” sex was in relation to what was described in the magazine. Jackson and Westrupp argue that it could be considered progress for girls to know about diverse sexual matters, rather than silencing them. “It could also be argued that magazines may play a key part in facilitating girls’ discussing such matters alongside themselves and possibly with parents.” Whatever the findings, it has become clear around the world that more research needs to be done as parents struggle to find a bridge between their moral compass and the reality of today’s world – with many, including Australia’s Women’s Forum Network, demanding action. The independent women’s “think tank” undertakes research, education and public policy development and has developed a

position statement regarding the premature sexualisation of children. The network states research has shown sexualised images imposed on children and teenagers through the media and popular culture can be associated with a wide range of health issues including anxiety, low self-esteem and damage to the development of a healthy sexual self-image. The American Psychological Association has also been demanding further studies as it believes the premature sexualisation of girls can place them in increased danger of becoming victims of prostitution, violence and unwanted forms of pornography. Giving your children the strategies to cope, instead of trying to hide them from everything negative is what Tiddlywinks pre-school owner Amanda Moore advises when it comes to dealing with the sexuali-

sation of children. Mrs Moore said having an awareness of what was out there was important – as was keeping an open mind. “Being open-minded makes you able to discuss issues with your children.” Mrs Moore said she hadn’t noticed any issues around sexualisation among her preschoolers. “The children are still quite innocent and parents are making sure it stays that way.” As a profession, teachers monitor what comes into the centre and try not to stamp their own personal views on the children. “Although not so much in Ashburton, there are now lots of different family types such as gay couples.” Mrs Moore said her own daughter was very aware of her image and said as a parent it was important to enforce to your child what being healthy looks like. more over page

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GETTING ALL

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When Sonia Singh began to upcycle used dolls she had no idea it would lead to a world-wide demand from parents desperate to give their children a wholesome toy in the face of scantily-clad heavily made up dolls. Initially the Tasmanian woman had two objectives – to help the environment by recycling old dolls and to encourage children to be creative when playing. So, she gathered up used dolls and began to give them make-unders. Off came garish makeup, on went knitted or sewn modest apparel to give dolls clothes that better reflected what children look like. Posting her creations to Facebook, Sonia soon began to gather a phenomenal following. Her before and after make-unders with Bratz dolls won fans around the world and any doll completed has sold within seconds. Demand is so great that marketers and advertisers have sat up and taken notice – some have even contacted Sonia to voice their interest. So far it has only been Sonia working on the dolls under her brand name Tree Change Dolls but now demand has far

Left – Tree Change Dolls have found a growing market among parents wanting to give their children a more wholesome toy.

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outstripped supply and forced a rethink. In an effort to keep up she has been looking to expand and may develop her own doll for sale so that she avoids disappointing a long waiting list. While the dolls’ popularity has been a surprise to Sonia, she now understands with her own daughter getting older the concerns parents have raised with her.

“And what’s interesting is that children and teenagers that have been in touch have said they weren’t into dolls before but are now with these dolls.” Sonia believes a lot of children find today’s dolls limiting in terms of the kind of role-play they have with them. “So it’s nice to have dolls for children that have more scope.”

– Know the media your child is viewing so you can have real conversations together about it and make informed decisions about what limits to set that you can explain and discuss with your child. – Work to establish safe channels of communication, where your child knows she can talk to you about what she sees, hears and thinks without being embarrassed, ridiculed or punished. – Have give-and-take conversations that help you find out about what your child thinks and feels, so you can base your response on your child’s understanding and needs.

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METHVEN FOOD GUIDE

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Extensive all day menu plus a selection of tasty mains and house made desserts for relaxed evening dining. Also offering Samuels Summit Venue for your next corporate function or Christmas Party. Regular live music in the Main Bar if you chose to make a night of it. Above all else, we aim to please.

The Brown Restaurant & Fireside Bar offer more than one would expect from your standard pub fare with classic country favourites and a range of tasty mains dishes to suit all tastes. Extensive restaurant quality takeaway menu. Kids 10 and under eat for free in our family friendly spaces. (t’s & c’s apply) Fantastic new outdoor space available to hire.

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REDISCOVERING

What’s red, sweaty, in pain and losing a lung like a sickly hogget? That would be me, after fellow mum (and the most organised person I know) Vanessa Kettley made me walk up a mountain recently. Okay, maybe the Awa Awa Rata Reserve isn’t a mountain, but it felt like it. Why was I stupid enough to do this you ask? Firstly, Vanessa conned me into believing it was fairly flat, secondly because our Japanese student Ayaka needed to see a bit of what Mid Canterbury has to offer. I’ve blathered on before about having an international student, but what really struck me this time was how playing tourist guide made me remember how many great places there are to visit in Mid Canterbury, and indeed all of Canterbury Having a student literally kicks your butt out the door and on to the Plains. We only had the gorgeous Ayaka, who wormed her way into our hearts very quickly – with her amazing Japanese work ethic and her fantastic sense of humour and ability to be comfortable and adapt – for 11 days, but in that time, we and the Kettleys, covered a fair chunk of Canterbury. Initially I wrestled with thoughts of ‘oh no, the house is a mess as usual’ and [groan] ‘what am I going to cook every night’, but I think I enjoyed having her

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more than she liked being in our mental household. The first weekend we were here was to Mt Somers for roast wild pork and veges, compliments of Hotel Eden and Connor, off for a tiki tour of a deer farm in the hill country that is stunning scenery wise and animal wise. After the good Kiwi tucker (even though Eden refused to make gravy) in a gorgeous rustic old farmhouse, we took off just around the corner for a taste of ice skating Staveley style. Armed with marshmallows, sausages and some mulled wine (non-driving adults only of course), it was only a matter of time before the odd injury or two. But how have I not taken the kids there before? It’s the coolest place, with big lights on, music playing, giant fire roaring and with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You are surrounded by native bush and even getting there involves walking over a swing bridge that the creeps walking in front of you feel the need to rock.

Libby and Ayaka try out a toboggan at the Staveley Ice Rink.

The next day was the (I so want to swear right here, but I’m too classy) bush walk. To be honest, it was really cool. We took a wrong turn and ended up at Mount Hutt Retreat, and had our picnic lunch sitting on old tyres.

We stopped off at the Blue Pub for a glass of “lemonade” on the way home and the best thing of all, was seeing a calf being born in a paddock near the side of the road. The Kiwi kids were fascinated, as were the Japanese kids. I was fairly grossed out, but it was a very cool ‘farmy’ thing to witness. Thankfully there was no ‘one-armed’ farmer around trying to help the birth. Our last weekend with Ayaka, she travelled to Christchurch with the Kettleys and rode on trams, saw the quake damage, visited the museum and the Botanical Gardens. She had a fantastic day. On the Sunday we headed to the Shearers Quarters near Temuka for some food, mini golf and a bit of alpaca and kune kune pig feeding. Timaru was next for a chilly walk along Caroline Bay, more hot chocolates and a tired team of teens. Ayaka was so easy to please, everything was “delicious” and the biggest thing she wanted to see was the stars on a clear night and taste hokey pokey icecream. I’m kicking myself that we didn’t go to the Ashburton Astronomy Group’s open night, she would’ve loved it. But she got to do and see lots of things and we got to rediscover Canterbury right alongside her. PS: Vanessa, you are SO lucky I’m not running a photo of you right now.

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winter

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Marg Brownlie

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Albeit the garden is going through its rest period at this time of the year, it does still yield (miraculously, I might add) the fruits of our labour. I have watched the broccoli in my garden, laden with snow and frost after frost, slowly but surely, mature into goodness for the table. I really want to pay homeage to the bravery of these vegetables that keep us going through the winter months. I don’t know about you, but at this time of the year, I struggle to get motivated in the kitchen. Dark when I leave for work and almost dark when I get home. Just sharing these ideas with you has given me renewed vigour for the labour of love we call “ feeding the whanau”. Make the effort, you will love these recipes. And they really are so simple to whip up.

Pumpkin, almond and feta salad This pumpkin salad is an old favourite in our house and is certain to please. 1 butternut pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded and cut into 2cm cubes 1/4 C olive oil 1C raw almonds 200g feta cheese, crumbled (preferably a dry feta) 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced (leave the seeds in) 1 bunch coriander, roughly chopped – Toss the pumpkin and olive oil together and roast at 180°C for about 30 minutes or until golden and soft, then cool. – Roast the almonds in the oven with a little salt and olive oil until golden (watch them carefully as they will brown quite quickly, about five mins) – Mix the pumpkin and other ingredients together with the dressing very gently. Dressing: 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced Zest and juice of 4 limes 2T soy sauce 2T grated palm sugar or brown sugar 2T peanut oil 2t sesame oil 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced Salt and pepper to taste – Put all the dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously and its ready to add to the rest of the salad. This dressing will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Roasted warm winter vegetable salad 500g baby red rascal potatoes, washed,

halved 500g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 4cm pieces 300g yams 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2T extra virgin olive oil 1 large red capsicum, thickly sliced 1 large (180g) red onion, cut into thick wedges 1/4 C toasted pine nuts

80g baby rocket leaves Dressing 2T lemon juice 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil 2t wholegrain mustard 2T chopped fresh oregano leaves – Preheat oven to 200°C. – Place potato, sweet potato, yams

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Honey-roasted pear salad with thyme verjus dressing

3 small bunches of fresh thyme sprigs 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored 1/4 cup of honey 1 head of butter lettuce or similar, coarsely torn A good handful of baby rocket About 150g of your favourite blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 C hazelnuts, toasted and coarsley chopped

Broccoli with capers, garlic, parsley and chilli 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets of even size 4T olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1T small capers, finely chopped 1/4 C flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/2 fresh red chilli, sliced Above – Roasted warm winter vegetable salad. Inset – Roasted warm winter vegetable salad.

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and garlic and oil in a bowl. Toss well to combine. – Place mixture, in a single layer, on to a large oven tray. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes. – Turn the vegetables and add the capsicum and red onion to the oven tray. – Roast for another 20 minutes, add pinenuts to vegetables to roast for a further five minutes or until vegetables

are browned and tender. – Set aside and let the vegetables cool. – Meanwhile, make dressing. Place lemon juice, oil, mustard and oregano in a screw-top jar. Secure lid. Shake well to combine. – Place rocket, pine nuts and vegetables in a large bowl. Pour over dressing. Toss gently to combine. – Serves 4.

– Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Gently drop in the broccoli and when the water returns to the boil, leave the broccoli in for two minutes then drain. – Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and gently cook the garlic until tender (be careful not to burn it), then add the capers and chilli. – Stir the well drained broccoli with the parsley and coat thoroughly with the garlicky oil. – Taste before you season as the capers are already quite salty. – This is best served immediately.

– Preheat oven to 200°C. – Scatter the thyme springs on a shallow baking tray. Place pear halves, cut side down on work surface. – Start in 1 1/2 cm from the stem and, leaving pear half intact, cut each lengthwise into 1 1/2 cm wide slices. Press down gently on the pear so that it fans out and place on top of the thyme sprigs. – Drizzle the honey over the pears and sprinkle with salt and pepper. – Bake until pears are tender, about 15 to 20 mins. – Let stand for at least 30 mins to 1 hr. – Combine the lettuce and rocket in a large bowl, add dressing and toss to coat. – Divide salad among plates and place a pear alongside. Garnish the salad with the blue cheese and sprinkle with the hazelnuts. Dressing: 1/3 C verjuice or 2T apple cider vinegar 1/3 C grapeseed oil 1 large shallot, finely diced 2t fresh thyme leaves – Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl. – Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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MUSIC REVIEW Unbreakable Smile

Currents

Tori Kelly

Daisy Hudson

Twenty-two-year-old American songstress Tori Kelly first burst on to the music scene at the age of 16 after a short-lived stint on BEATS American Idol. The show’s loss was her gain, as she has gone on to experience success most Idol rejects can only dream of. Kelly’s debut album Unbreakable Smile is littered with infectious pop anthems, including the catchy single Nobody Love, which has been dominating airwaves around the world. Preppy pop hits such as California Lovers, which gains instant cool cred by featuring hip hop legend LL Cool J, make you want to take off on a summer road trip, while slow jams First Heartbreak and Art of Letting You Go show off the talented singer’s impressive vocal range. Everybody’s favourite ginger crooner Ed Sheeran also makes an appearance on I Was Made For Loving You, a sweet and stripped-back duet. Like many pop albums there are definitely a few tracks that don’t make much of an impression. However, Kelly’s signature sass and strong vocals make Unbreakable Smile an impressive debut and definitely one to sing along to on your next commute.

Tame Impala Everytime I listen to Tame Impala I feel like I should be wearing a flower crown and swaying to their unique brand of trippy-rock at some European indie music festival. The Aussie psychedelicrock faves have infused their latest offering, Currents, with the same lazy swagger that saw them become the darlings of the alternative music scene in the mid-2000s. However, the new tracks seem somehow cleaner than their previous work, with new dance and pop influences underscoring the band’s trademark synthetic beats. Despite that, Tame Impala’s usual flair for the dramatic is still evident, particularly in the epic, sprawling eight minute masterpiece that is Let it Happen. Focusing on one track for that long can feel like a chore, but in this case the pay off is definitely worth it. The sometimes frantic pace of the album occasionally slows for dreamy ballads like Yes I’m Changing, which come as breath of fresh air. While this isn’t their best work to date – that honour is still reserved for 2012’s brilliant Lonerism – Currents is a perfectly acceptable addition to a pretty stellar back catalogue for the boys across the ditch.

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TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR NEXT

office party Every year employers scratch their heads and stress over where best to take the staff for Christmas to wind down after a busy year. While every business wants to reward staff, they also want to provide a fun environment that doesn’t cost a huge amount. Year on year it can be hard to find an activity to fit and by the time you do it can be too late as bookings for the most popular venues are often fill up. This year there a number of wonderful options that will be sure to make your employees feel valued. At Terrace Downs you can offer a number of wonderful team building activities before sitting down to a delicious meal that fits your budget. Whatever you require Terrace Downs can offer it – from claybird shooting, to mini golf, to archery – there is something for everyone.

Hotel Ashburton can also provide entertainment so your staﬀ dance the night away and it gives many the option to make a night of it and stay in one of their functional yet cosy rooms.

Ideas for your staff Christmas party

And at only 40 minutes up the road your staff can really feel like they have been taken to a high country paradise. Best of all it is all organised for you and is surprisingly affordable! But if staying local is important then make sure you ring the friendly, enthusiastic staff at the Hotel Ashburton.

Their team deal with corporate conferences and events on a daily basis and tailor make your event to your needs. Outside the Hotel Ashburton can oﬀer activities such as sack and egg and spoon races! Inside they can provide a yummy supply of nibbles and drinks, right up to a full dinner that is themed to your needs.

Terrace Downs • Claybird shooting, mini golf and archery packages • Nibbles and drinks • A three course meal in wonderful surroundings. Hotel Ashburton • Fun games outside with staﬀ like sack racing • DJ or band inside • Nibbles and drinks • A three course meal themed to your business complete with Santa! Advertising feature

The Perfect Business Retreat At Terrace Downs Resort we can offer your business a unique setting to host your company function, whatever the occasion might be, we can cater for: • Conferences • Golf Tournaments • Corporate Days • Activities • Christmas Parties • Team Building Events • Accommodation options available Only 50 minutes from Ashburton, Terrace Downs has so much to offer and

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crackin’ Christmas During these winter months it might feel as if summer sunshine and end of year celebrations are a long way off. Christmas is just around the corner! Now is the time to get plans in place so you can relax and enjoy the holiday season, knowing your Christmas festivities are organised. Hotel Ashburton provides a variety of options for hosting your group – colleagues, friends or family. Whether you have an intimate group or a large party, the award winning kitchen has a delicious menu ready for you. It’s your choice, be it a buffet experience, 3-course meal, or a BBQ in the sunshine. Hotel Ashburton has bright ideas and a festive atmosphere, which ensures your end of year celebrations are a success. Here are some ideas for a crackin’ Christmas:

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Festive Fridays! This is the ideal event for small groups – whether 4 people or 20. Start your night with cocktail hour from 4.30pm, then experience a fine dining feast. Live music will give your night some groove. Christmas decorations and crackers provided. Festive Fridays start on Friday 20 November and run until 18 December. SPECIAL OFFER: Book a Festive Friday before 5 September and you will receive a $50 dining voucher for use in January 2016.* BBQ poolside! There’s no better way to unwind at the end of your year than with a summer BBQ. Hotel Ashburton will organise your private poolside event, complete with a delicious BBQ buffet menu. Christmas decorations and crackers provided. Great fun for family or company celebrations. Dine on Christmas day. On the big day, a special Christmas menu is on offer for lunch or dinner. Enjoy starters, hot mains, salads, appetisers and fresh desserts made in-house. With live music during lunchtime and special gift packs for children, it will be a festive and enjoyable day. Stay with us. If loved ones are visiting from out of town, book one of Hotel Ashburton’s 54 rooms for your guests. All rooms are on the ground floor, and the majority of rooms open onto our well-manicured gardens. Relaxing for your guests, and relaxing for you! Garden party! Take advantage of Hotel Ashburton’s spectacular gardens with a cocktail party or picnic. A buffet meal can be provided if you desire. Hotel Ashburton will also provide an indoor back-up venue if the weather doesn’t suit your plans.

All functions at Hotel Ashburton can be customised, so call today and get Advertising feature your Christmas celebration plans all wrapped up. *Terms and conditions apply. Further details available from Hotel Ashburton.

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Your Wedding, Your Way

Discover just how special your wedding can be! With multiple venues, flexible spaces and the ability to customise, Hotel Ashburton can work with you to create your wedding, your way. Request one of our wedding brochures or view online to discover more.

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When deciding this year where we would have our winter holiday my husband and I decided we needed somewhere to relax in the sun, rest, read a book and do very little for two weeks. Fiji was our destination of choice. We had not travelled to Fiji for several years so decided it was time to return to enjoy the very relaxed Fijian way. It was a fantastic choice. We headed out of Christchurch on the direct ﬂight to Nadi, on arrival we headed up to VoliVoli Resort. VoliVoli Resort is located about 15 minutes from Rakiraki (about 2 ½ hours from Nadi Airport). What a magical piece of paradise. Originally a dive resort for backpackers, a New Zealand family have transformed this resort into a great three star property with self contained Vales, Studio Rooms and a Backpackers Wing. Self- rated by the family as a three star property we would have a say we would rate their Vales as four star.

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What

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Wendy Millichamp

GARDEN MEANDERINGS

I’m pleased to say the snow has finally gone, for now at least. We can enjoy looking at it on the mountains and what a glorious sight that is. Meandering around our garden is exciting and scary all at once. Dave, my man, has begun his attack on the damaged trees in our garden but there is still a lot more to do. The woodshed will be bulging at the seams when it’s done. The great thing is we can plan what we would like to do with the new gaps in the garden, it’s good not to rush into it. Already I have changed my mind on some of the plants I want to purchase. The scope the new spaces have created is exciting. I can’t wait. But back to the now, the clumps of self naturalised Galanthus English snowdrops are delightful and they seem to be nodding their heads in delight at the warm sun on their backs. The winter daphne continues to delight, her fragrance unique. Eat your heart out Yves Saint Laurent. The winter roses Hellebores are out in full force. We have a gorgeous array of colours; dark burgundy, wine, pink, creamy-white and green. Although they can be a bit sad when picked you can pick the florets and place them into a large glass bowl or a few stems in a small bottle can look great. Place a small round mirror under the bottle to catch the reflection of their blushing faces! Another delight in our garden at this time are the Anemone Alpine flowers. We have two quite different clumps growing in a small garden off our driveway. They are so bold and brazen with their hairy foliage and yellow colouration. It is a low growing, compact plant. Fascinating how it just comes up each year with no encourage-

From above left, clockwise: A sign of the times; winter rose Hellebores; globe thistle; Galanthus Plicatus English Snowdrops; Anemome Pulsatilla.

ment. The other one flowers more prolifically and has a more predictable green foliage with a yellow flower. I think this one is Anemone Pulsatilla Alpina Apiifolia (yellow). Both these herbaceous perennials flower for up to six weeks. And that is pretty much it in the floral department at Lilyfields at this time of year. However, one mustn’t be fooled in the gardening game. There are lots of secrets

and treats lying only centimetres under the soil. A few years ago I purchased a rustic wooden sign that reads Sleeping bulbs here – All the various treasures that are not dormant but getting ready to burst forth. So one has to tiptoe around the garden so as to not awake those spring beauties prematurely. All too soon they will reveal their true selves.

The trees are pretty much standing briskly in winter mode. On the other hand the rhododendrons and camellias are showing the first signs of budding. Over the next few weeks I will be gathering my secateurs and Stanley cart to begin pruning my roses and hydrangeas. This year I am also putting some fertiliser on my evergreen azaleas as they have been looking a bit sad the past couple of years.

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I’m hoping they’ll perk up no end. Speaking of perking, it’s time to brew a decaf coffee, so until next time, tread carefully so as not to awake those spring bulbs. Check out your local garden centre for some new treasures to fill your naturegiven spaces. Cheers, Wendy Millichamp Lily Farmer & Floral Designer www.lilyfields.co.nz

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I have tried three times now to grow wisteria in my garden with no success. My garden is relatively dry in the summer and is surrounded by many trees. Ideas please, as I would love to have this lovely plant growing on my fences. PS My garden is so dry that I am having a massive success with olive trees. Sorry to hear you have been unsuccessful in cultivating the climber wisteria. However, do not despair; this is the ideal time for planting a new wisteria as it gives time for the plant to become well established before the onset of dry conditions in summer. When planting, add copious amounts of compost to your existing soil and choose a position which has adequate light, noting that wisterias will grow and flower happily in dappled light conditions. Possibly the most important task will be watering the plant through the first and, possibly, second summers when you

have experienced problems before. Deep watering twice a week is essential to help get your young wisteria through the dry months. Once established, your wisteria will need little or no attention, apart from training on a fence or trellis and pruning to enhance the flowering wood. Mulching the plant from late November through till the beginning of autumn (March/April) will help retain soil moisture around your young wisteria. A handy hint for growing wisteria is to plant more than one climber of different species, such as Chinese and Japanese wisteria, as this will lengthen the flowering time you can enjoy. A light side dressing of fertiliser in spring will be beneficial, though not absolutely essential as the wisteria is often regarded as a vigorous grower.

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FROM AUTHOR PAULA MCLAIN

Circling the Sun Paula McLain is the author of the hugely successful book Paris Wife, a fictional autobiography of Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway’s first wife. She returns now with Circling the Sun, a similar genre, the fictional autobiography of Beryl Markham. You may be unfamiliar with her name, but you will certainly recognise the cast of characters in colonial Kenya in the early 1920s. This is the period of the Happy Valley crowd - a tight knit community of ex-

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pats who worked hard and partied even harder. Beryl came to Africa as a young girl with her parents and brother. Her father was determined to make a go of farming in Africa. It didn’t take long for his wife to decide this wasn’t the life for her, and she returns to England with her son, leaving Beryl in the care of her father. It would be fair to say she ran pretty wild and spent most of her time with the local tribe who

kept a watchful eye on her. Governesses came and went and an attempt to school her in Nairobi didn’t end happily either. Just before her 17th birthday she marries a local farmer, the first of three marriages. There’s a period of unhappiness, rebellion, affairs, but also some amazing achievements - she became the first woman to be certified as a horse trainer, she learnt to fly and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west. She wrote her own memoir West With The Night in 1942. I really enjoyed the writing in this book - the descriptions of Africa are gorgeous. She certainly was no saint, but she lived life to the full - she was fearless and her love of Africa and its people was unwavering. Advertising feature

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CHICK FLICK MOVIE REVIEW

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Still Alice is a movie I had high hopes for. It follows Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) a renowned linguistics professor who gets diagnosed with earlyonset Alzheimer ’s disease at only 50 years old. It also stars Alec Baldwin as Alice’s husband John, Kristen Stewart (of Twilight fame) as their daughter Lydia and one of my favourite actors – Hunter Parish (from the show Weeds) as their son Tom. The movie is one that sees family bonds tested and highlights the frustrations of a highly intellectual person trying to overcome the fear that accompanies such a diagnosis. Unfortunately, it just didn’t grip me. I do have a penchant for movies like this – movies with a sense of truth. However, while Julianne’s acting was top notch, the movie wasn’t all that good. I had many unanswered questions throughout the 96-minute film and it ended rather abruptly, leaving me even more confused. All in all, while I wouldn’t say it was the worst movie I have seen, it definitely wasn’t the best.

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Spring

IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

With only one month to go before spring hits us, it is a good time to get prepared and organised for those of you that suffer from spring allergies. Even though the weather forecast is for a wet spring, many allergy sufferers may breathe a sigh of relief, but that is no guarantee. Allergy sufferers will be wanting to avoid those irritating allergy symptoms such as watery nasal discharge, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, and asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough and an increase in production of mucous. The following are 10 ways to improve, prevent and treat seasonal allergies:

1 Get more protein Protein is important for immune function. Without sufficient protein all aspects of immune function are impaired, from immune cell proliferation, to antibody production and tissue repair. So make sure that you and your family are getting adequate amounts of protein at each meal.

2 Exercise when allergy risk is low outside Or exercise indoors during the spring months. The best time to exercise outdoors during the spring and summer months is early morning and evening when the pollen and dust levels are at their lowest. Try to avoid exercising outdoors on windy days, choose to exercise indoors or just call it a day of rest. Instead read the paper or a magazine as an alternative way to reduce your stress levels.

3 Improve your lifestyle Get regular exercise, as it is important to manage stress levels, as high stress levels are associated with dampened immunity, which will then increase a person’s response to their seasonal allergy symp-

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toms. Getting plenty of rest and relaxation is really important. Try to eat a more whole, real food diet as much as possible, avoiding foods high in sugar, salt, additives and preservatives.

4 Improve your adrenal health When adrenal function is compromised, often due to prolonged periods of intense stress, the adrenal levels of cortisol decline and good cortisol levels are important for the body as it is antiinflammatory. Allergy sufferers often have high levels of inflammatory chemicals circulating in their bodies, which can be a cause of many of the symptoms associated with hayfever and asthma; therefore reduce stress in your life as much as possible.

5 Improve your gut health Good gut health, such as the balance of the gut flora, is all important in reducing allergic reactions, be it hayfever or asthma. High levels of bacterial overgrowth in the gut can be a contributing factor. To keep these levels in check include foods with live cultures such as yoghurt and fermented type foods such as miso and tofu.

6 Take some herbs There are many herbs available singularly or in a combination that can help keep the immune system in check and also reduce the variety of allergy symptoms you may suffer with.

Such helpful herbs are – echinacea, garlic, St Mary’s thistle, dandelion and ginger.

7 Support your body’s antiinflammatory mechanisms Studies have shown that increasing the amount of omega 3 fatty acids obtained from supplements or eating oily fish, such as salmon, sardines and tuna, can have significant benefits in the treatment of asthma. Omega 3 fatty acids can help improve the healthy functioning of the airways to allergens and are important in reducing inflammatory-associated symptoms in hayfever.

8 Try to avoid airborne allergens Dust mites, dander and pollen are often very difficult to avoid. Instead of removing beloved pets, perhaps try to clean and brush them more regularly. Declutter the household as much as possible to avoid excess accumulation of dust and dust regularly were possible with a damp cloth. Try to remove footwear at the door to remove excess dust accumulation and vacuum regularly. Try to keep the household mould free by keeping the environment clean and dry where possible.

9 Avoid known food allergens Many studies have shown that there is an association with food allergies, asthma and seasonal allergies. Foods such as peanuts, shellfish, wheat, dairy, food colourings, chocolate or other tree nuts can cause allergy-type symptoms when eaten. Each person may have an individual response to a variety of the highly allergenic causing foods and often a three to four week elimination of a suspected food may help. It can seem confusing, so try just starting

with one food in aiding to help reduce the allergenic load.

10 Detox your diet Try to eat non-mucous forming foods such as fruits and vegetables, eating whole grains and foods that contain good amounts of vitamin C, such as berries and citrus fruits, as well as including oily fish in your diet, due to their anti-inflammatory qualities. Consume at least two to three fish meals per week, oily fish preferred, throughout the allergy season. Also include foods such as garlic and onions as they have a detoxifying effect on the liver which will help improve the detoxification pathways and reduce allergic responses. With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven

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SUSHI

recipe and photo by Jane Logie

Sushi is a healthy snack for spring. This dish has been chosen due to its low allergenic food components and its high omega-3 containing ingredient such as salmon. Sushi is really a great quick and easy snack or meal to make, that doesn’t really take much fuss. The best way to practise the art of sushi making is to start by only using one filling. When you are feeling more adventurous or have more time to spare, you can then go on and add more ingredients, such as thinly sliced peppers or cucumber. Sushi is very good for canapes or picnics or as a lunch or on-the-run snack option. Having a bamboo mat can be an advantage but not totally necessary. A large clean, dry chopping board will do the trick. 3-6 sheets of yaki-nori seaweed. 200g block of salmon or a 100g packet of thinly sliced smoked salmon 1/2 cucumber, peeled, cut in half, then each into three lengths, flat side face down 1C cooked sushi rice – following instructions on back of sushi rice packet.

Mixed vinegar – flavour for the sushi rice: 11t rice vinegar 1T castor sugar 1/2 t salt To garnish – 3-4T soy sauce and a pinch of wasabi paste to add a hot taste and flavour. – Cut the salmon in 1cm square, long sticks or smoked salmon in 1cm strips to lay across rice lengthways and set aside. The salmon sticks should be the same length as the long side of the nori sheets. – Place sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a large chopping board or a bamboo sushi mat. – Mix vinegar mixture through the cooked rice, which has been allowed to cool slightly. – Place several large spoonfuls of rice on nori sheet, cover length to length with rice, making sure you leave a 1 1/2cm gap with no rice placed on the nori sheet at end closest to you and a 2cm gap with no rice at the further end of the width of the nori sheets, wash hands and press the rice down flat on top of the nori sheet. – Place salmon or cucumber or smoked salmon and cucumber across the nori sheet, and roll forwards tightly. Wet the end of the nori sheet slightly before rolling up completely, by dipping your fingers in some water and running along the exposed nori end. – Make sure this part sticks properly by rolling sushi backwards and forwards a few times to make sure the end has stuck to the roll. – Using a sharp knife slice the rolled up sushi into 1 1/2cm pieces, making sure the knife is slightly wet each time by placing under the cold tap and shaking off excess water. – Serve with soy sauce and wasabi paste in a dipping dish on the side of the sushi plate.

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