You magazine, saturday, june, 13, 2015

JUNE 13 2015

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Dressing up

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who’s out and about

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top fashion designer Brian Molyneux

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all about apps

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passion for fashion

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the ultimate comfort food

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superfood, is it really super?

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women in business

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Methven food guide

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this year’s must-have colour

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winter gardening meanderings

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crazy mother

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build up your energy reserves

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who’s out and about?

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Editor’s note Welcome to the June edition of YOU magazine and winter.

While we all whinge about the cold in winter, but I truely love having a fire roaring and weekends at home wrapped in comfort food and some loud Pictionary games.

The sight of snow on Mt Hutt makes for a gorgeous Mid Canterbury back-drop and Methven comes alive in winter. Make sure you check out Methven’s food guide on pages 23-25.

We also have amazing winter comfort food recipes from chef Marg Brownlie, winter health advice from Jane Logie and some gardening tips from Wendy Millichamp.

Enjoy the June edition of YOU and we would love to hear your ideas!

Cheers, Lisa Fenwick YOU editor

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It may not have been a “proper job” according to his lorry driver dad, but fashion designing has served Brian Molyneux well. He and partner Arthur Ferguson live in the small South Canterbury town of Woodbury, near Geraldine, and took time out to talk to YOU’s Susan Sandys.

Brian Molyneux believes he got his creative streak from his mum, and his capacity for hard work from his dad.

He was brought up in the small north English town of Holmes, and decided early on that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of a much-respected art teacher.

But once he got to art school and started working for the first time in his life with fabric, fashion designing became his new career goal.

“It got me kind of hooked,” Brian said.

His art school education set him up for a lifetime of doing what he loved, and at the age of 21 he took his passion to the big city of London. He may well have had the words of his dad ringing in his ears, who believed fashion designing was not a real job, but with a suitcase full of clothes he had made, and a heart full of hope and promise, he went door knocking in the city’s West End. The answer to his request for work was always in the negative, but he would strike up conversation with the fashion house personnel, and get them to look at his portfolio. Next thing he had five job offers.

He chose to work at a smallish company, Dandelion Fashions, to ease himself into it, and soon he was seeing his collections in all the big name stores such as Selfridges and Top Shop, and in top fashion magazines such as Vogue.

It was the early 1970s and heady times for fashion; London was quickly becoming an emerging fashion capital and there was a “rock star” buzz around young designers. The creative vibe was helped by the fact that in the same vicinity the likes of Mick Jagger, Twiggy and Bryan Ferry would lunch, their stars on the rise.

“So the whole thing was really like far out, it was fabulous,” Brian said.

“Every design student would dream of working in London, so it was just the best.”

After three “full-on” years in the city – where he annually designed four collections, one for each season – he moved back to the north and began designing for a larger fashion house just outside Liverpool. continued P6

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Brian has converted a stand-alone garage at his Woodbury home into a thriving fashion design and workroom.

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Right – Model Bailey Weston, wearing Molyneux, shows ruffles never looked so good.

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Brian met the love of his life, Arthur Ferguson, after moving from England to Auckland in the 1980s.

From P4 One of his colleagues in the design room talked about his days working in New Zealand, and it got Mr Molyneux dreaming.

“I looked into it and ended up coming to New Zealand in 1980.”

He settled in Auckland and it was the start of new beginnings – he met the love of his life and established his own business.

Arthur Ferguson was originally from Scotland and operating New Zealand’s largest arts and crafts shop in the city centre. Arthur’s head for business was a

good complement to Brian’s creativity, and soon the pair were operating their new fashion design business, Molyneux.

Molyneux quickly made a name for itself among high-end clientele, such as dignitaries, businesswomen and television hosts.

Television One weather and news presenters, including Judy Bailey, were wearing the label on screen each night, as well as April Ieremia when she hosted the sports awards, Allyson Gofton when she presented Food in a Minute, Hilary Timmins on the Lotto draw and Lana Coc-

Kroft on Wheel of Fortune.

Following a change in policy by the television company to buy off-the-rack clothing, he designed for TV3 personnel such as Carol Hirschfeld.

He made outfits for Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard to meet the Queen, Dame Malvina Major to wear as she made an opera appearance in Spain, and Joan Collins to attend a New Zealand book launch.

Designing clothing requires close and trusting relationships, and in the case of Ms Collins, Brian and one of his senior

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seamstresses visited her in her hotel suite in order to alter a gown she had brought with her from Hollywood.

In the late 1990s Brian and Arthur decided they wanted to downsize after Arthur suffered a small stroke.

They had been regular visitors to Geraldine as Arthur’s sister lived in the area, and one Christmas they found themselves accompanying a real estate agent to look at houses in nearby Woodbury. It was an idyllic spot, a small village similar to the one that Brian grew up in. continued P8

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From P6 But they had not seriously thought they would move there, until they walked into the modest house with a large garden that they still own today.

“We walked around this place and more or less bought it straight away. It was home,” Brian said.

They converted the standalone garage into Brian’s designing and sewing studio, and while the idea behind coming to Woodbury was to semi-retire, they have found themselves as busy as ever.

Brian has continued with many of his Auckland clients and has also built up a core of clients around the South Island through word of mouth.

He makes clothes to order for high-end businesspeople and farmers, as well as for special occasions such as weddings and balls.

One of his jobs was for Lynda and Donna Topp’s wedding.

He likes to experiment and his latest passion is making a range of denim clothes from old jeans. He has taught designing at CPIT and Timaru Polytechnic, as well as surrounding secondary schools including Mount Hutt College, Ashburton College and Craighead Diocesan.

The country location is perfect, the couple said. They love their large garden with the sound of bellbirds, fantails fluttering about and silvereyes (wax eyes) drinking from sugar water they put out for them. They even have a resident turkey which they have named Gladys.

They don’t miss Auckland at all, and Brian said people in the South Island countryside dress just as well as city folk.

“You don’t need your six-inch heels and

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your business suit. It’s just an easier look, but people still know how to dress up,” Brian said.

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their friend.

“And there’s me in my track pants and old top, I had just been in the garden and rushed in for something,” he said.

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YOU’s Caitlin Porter sat down with fashion stylist Barbara Hibell to chat about how she is making it her mission to help dress people all over the district.

Barbara Hibell is a qualified fashion stylist who is growing her business, Renew You, in Mid Canterbury.

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best dressed AIMING FOR

Does this look good? Should I buy it? Two questions nearly every woman (and probably, man) has asked themselves at one point or another.

Someone who helps people answer these questions for a living is Barbara Hibell – wardrobe assessor and personal shopper.

Born in Argentina, Barbara has always

had a passion for fashion.

Her studies took her to the world of dairying and she eventually became a qualified dairy technician.

A relationship between dairying in New Zealand and Argentina led to a trip to Mid Canterbury, where Barbara embarked on a working holiday.

It was like something out of a romance

novel, she made the trek to New Zealand, worked on a dairy farm, and met the love of her life.

She was only 23-years-old when she decided that New Zealand was where she wanted to settle down.

Barbara returned home with her husband to be, Trent, and the two came back to New Zealand only a short time later.

The couple have since had two girls – Catalina, 5, and Violetta, 15 months.

After having Violetta, Barbara said she wasn’t happy with the way she looked, or felt.

“It was a really difficult time,” she explained. continued next page

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From P12 She soon became part of a parents’ coffee group, which she said was great, except for the fact that she found it hard to communicate with her limited English.

To boost her confidence with the English language she attended a business management course and up-skilled on the language with a tutor from Methven.

“I always struggled with English at school.”

“I always said ‘why do I have to learn it when I’ll never speak it’?” she joked.

After a while, Barbara got so comfortable with her second language that on trips home with her husband she became a translator of sorts.

Then Barbara thought it was time to turn her life around, she had started meeting new people and made the decision to join up with Weight Watchers.

The more confident Barbara became, the more she wanted to experiment with fashion.

Her sister had studied towards a fashion degree at home, and Barbara decided she would like to do the same.

Unfortunately, she ran into a few hurdles. The toughest part was finding a fashion course that suited her needs in New Zealand.

“But I was quite determined,” she said.

Barbara was finally was able to find something suitable in Christchurch and she studied under fashion stylist, Angela Stone.

“She put me into it and showed me everything – she opened my mind.”

Barbara worked with Angela for a short period of time earlier this year – it was a three-day course but the two have kept in touch since – and now Barbara has launched her own career.

As well as operating her styling business Renew You, she works as a clothing merchandiser for a department store.

With Renew You, Barbara sees clients from all over Mid Canterbury.

“I go with my clients and sometimes they do want to change something, or maybe something happened in their life, good or bad,” Barbara said.

She talks to her clients – male and female – and also can make trips to their homes to help them sort out the clothes they already own.

When it comes to the cull, people do find it difficult to let go of their clothes Barbara said – but it’s all part of the process.

“It’s more about their personality than the clothes.”

The first thing Barbara tackles is colour matching – the most important part.

“Then you know what colours suit and

Since educating herself in the world of fashion, Barbara has become more experimental with her own style.

you just go for it.”

Something that Barbara has noticed during her time living in New Zealand is that Kiwi women have a strong inclination to don the colour black.

“Busy women wear black but it just doesn’t suit everyone,” Barbara laments.

Blue is a great alternative, or other darker hues, she recommends.

“My mum always said ‘don’t wear black, don’t wear black’.”

Barbara said what outfits she wears depends on how she feels.

Personality and your body and the style of clothes works as a team, she explains.

“Don’t forget who you are.”

Something else Barbara drills into people is that clothes don’t have to be

expensive.

People that stick to a budget need not worry – Barbara can work with people’s individual needs.

“I also teach them how to wear clothes to best fit their body shape,” she said.

Size shouldn’t be a worry either – the reason the clothes sizes varies is because people’s bodies are different, she said.

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MORE COMFORT TO

My current repetoire doesn’t venture much past comfort food at this time of the year.

Even though it was a food subject I was trying to avoid, it just has to be done; so I have compiled the ultimate winter dinner menu for you.

One of my favourite meals involves the humble lamb shank.

I have done this recipe to death in the past and never got sick of its unctiousness. It’s mildly spicy and takes a little bit of preparation, but it’s well worth the ef-

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fort when the meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth.

But first up, I have a pumpkin soup recipe that is pretty hard to beat.

Pumpkin, cashew and coriander soup

For the spice blend: 2T coriander seeds 1/2 T yellow mustard seeds 1/2 t fennel seeds 1/2 t cumin seeds 1/2 t celery seeds 1/2 t sweet smoked paprika 1t hot curry powder 1t ground turmeric 1/2 t ground nutmeg 1/2 t ground 2y 1cm. Cover the pan and cook gently until the pumpkin is soft.

– Blend everything together with a stick blender or food processor. Add the rest of the coconut cream and the cashews and continue to blend to a thick creamy consistency.

– Add the coriander and adjust the flavours to taste using salt and maybe a little lemon juice if it requires more acidity. Garnish with extra fresh coriander, roasted cashews and a dollop of sour cream.

– Serves 8-10 people.

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ou warm Spiced lamb shanks.

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Garlic and chillis from my garden, ready to be part of the spiced lamb shanks marinade.

Spiced lamb shanks Marinade: 1t cumin seeds 1t coriander seeds 1/2 t fennel seeds 1 star anise 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 kaffir lime leaves 1 fresh red chilli 1 clove garlic, peeled 8T olive oil

8 lamb shanks

Casserole stock: 2 carrots 3 stalks celery 2 med onions, unpeeled 1 whole head of garlic 1 lemon 3-4C beef stock

2 sprigs rosemary 3 sprigs mint 2t tomato paste salt and pepper

– To make the marinade, put all the seeds, star anise and cinnamon stick in a small frypan and fry until aromatic.

Be very careful not to burn them.

– Add them, along with the lime leaves, chilli and garlic with half of the olive oil to a mortar and pestle and grind until you have formed a paste.

– Smear all over the lamb shanks, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.

– To make the casserole stock, add roughly chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic and the lemon cut into halves into a pan with the other half of

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the olive oil. Fry until all the vegetables are golden brown and caramelised.

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C and cook the shanks for about 1/2 hour, to give them some colour.

Take out of the oven and add vegetables to the large roasting pan.

Pour over enough beef stock to almost cover the shanks and throw in the fresh herbs and tomato paste. Cover with foil and cook on 160°C for about another 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Remove the shanks, strain the veges and herbs from the stock and discard.

Squeeze the whole garlic clove into the sauce and reduce in a saucepan over a medium heat until the sauce has thickened.

Serve with a nice creamy potato mash and lashings of vegetables.

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Salted whiskey caramel sauce gives traditional bread and butter pudding a heady edge.

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Bread & butter pud with a salted whiskey caramel sauce And the comfort goes on ...

Never underestimate an oldy like bread and butter pud.

Rejuvenated with a salted whiskey caramel sauce, this combination is totally heady and made even scrumier with the addition of a good-quality vanilla bean ice cream.

100g raisins 120ml Irish whiskey 400g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 5 large eggs 480ml double cream (or normal if you can’t find double cream)

225g granulated sugar 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground nutmeg 1t vanilla extract 8–9 slices of firm white bread, crusts left on For the salted caramel whiskey sauce: 110g unsalted butter, cubed 225g sugar 1 1/2 t sea salt 600ml double cream

– In a medium mixing bowl, combine the raisins and whiskey, and leave to soak for an hour.

– Butter a 22cm square non-reactive

baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla to make a custard. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Cut the slices in half diagonally and arrange half the bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping the slices.

– Drain the raisins, reserving the whiskey, and sprinkle half over the bread.

Repeat with the remaining bread and raisins.

– Pour the custard over the bread and let it soak for 30 minutes.

– Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baking dish in a large pan. Add enough

hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden. Remove the baking dish from the water bath and leave to cool slightly on a wire rack.

– To make the salted caramel whiskey sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Whisk in the sugar, salt and cream, and the whiskey from the raisins. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Serve warm with the sauce spooned over the top of the pudding.

– Serves 6.

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HOW SUPER ARE THEY?

Raw food diets, juice detox, super foods and ancient grains – it’s hard to tell what’s healthy and sustainable and what’s a fad.

By Susan Strongman of the New Zealand Herald

Many foods lauded for their health benefits, like quinoa and acai berry, are imported, meaning they can be expensive and their transportation can leave a bigger carbon footprint than buying local foods.

The Herald spoke to two experts about what’s good for New Zealanders’ bodies, pockets and the planet.

When choosing what to eat, Plant and Food Research scientist Carolyn Lister says it’s important to compare things that

are nutritionally significant in a typical serving.

Turmeric, for example, may have a great nutritional profile, but few people would have more than a spoonful of the ground spice daily.

“To be nutritionally significant a food should deliver a minimum of 10 per cent of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of the particular nutrient.”

For example, the RDI for calcium, in people aged 19 to 54, is 800mg. So a glass of whole milk, which contains 300mg of calcium, provides 38 per cent of RDI, while the same amount of boiled spinach

contains 130mg - 16 per cent.

AUT University professor of nutrition Elaine Rush stressed the importance of eating ingredients that one’s grandparents would recognise.

“My approach is to encourage people to eat combinations of real foods in sensible quantities,” she said.

Emily Dowding-Smith of the Sustainable Business Network, who works to enhance access to healthy food in communities, said though many trendy “super foods” were beneficial, others less glamorous were grown in New Zealand and were therefore cheaper and more environmen-

tally friendly. “[Go for] less ‘elite’ sounding super foods, the ones that are really good for you, and can be found or grown locally in Aotearoa.”

They included broccoli, kumara, spinach, kale, garlic and beetroot, she said.

Here’s what our experts had to say about the health benefits and environmental impact of food types that are popular right now.

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Fermented foods Examples: Kimchi, kombucha and kefir Carolyn Lister: “There is some scientific evidence for gut health benefits of fermented foods. Still it’s an area with gaps in knowledge and more evidence is required. Like most things it’s a matter of balance, and important to consider levels of salt, etc.”

Emily Dowding-Smith: “Fermented foods are definitely ‘trending’ these days, despite being centuries old. They are relatively environmentally friendly - mainly [involving] growing cabbage and eating it in small quantities for kimchi, with spices added - and for kombucha and kefir, they are rather affordable to make. Overall, they are quite low-impact and low-cost.

I’d add sauerkraut to this list along with other cheap, fermented veges.”

Ancient grains and seeds Examples: Quinoa, chia, millet and amaranth Carolyn Lister: “A lot of this is about the anti-wheat trend. Lots of people are saying they’re intolerant to wheat gluten when they’re not. It is really important to have a good intake of whole grains, and some of the benefits of different types are similar [to wheat] but there are differences, for example, in the amount of protein. It’s great that if people aren’t eating wheat, they do have other whole grains. It’s especially important in terms of fibre.”

Emily Dowding-Smith: “Considerations for these products, like any from abroad, is the story of food - how it is grown and whether the environment and people who made it are treated well. Third-party certification can aid with this, such as Fair Trade certification. The downside of these foods from an accessibility perspective is that they tend to be more expensive in supermarkets in New Zealand. Oats are grown in New Zealand and can be grown organically. This is a wholesome food, and a cheap and filling alternative to expensive imported grains.”

Milk alternatives Examples: Soy and rice milks and nut milks Carolyn Lister: “The different milks will vary in their composition. They are more processed than cows’ milk, of course ... It is hard to generalise but some of these other milks do have sugar or salt added to help with flavour. Rice milk probably has the lowest nutrient value of the milks, unless vitamins and minerals are added, and has

almost no natural protein.”

She said there was some evidence of benefits of nut milks, but they did not have as extensive a range of nutrients as cows’ milk, and had lower protein.

“Soy milk is a bit controversial as there’s mixed evidence around benefits and negatives of soy phytoestrogens. It’s higher in some B vitamins but doesn’t have the natural calcium, and in some cases has sugar added.”

Emily Dowding-Smith: “Most of these products in New Zealand supermarkets come from Australia or further afield, again because we don’t grow such large amounts of nuts, soy and rice in New Zealand due to our climate and agricultural focus. Environmentally it’s an interesting one. The nut and seed milk products are quite processed and packaged. Sadly in New Zealand we can’t recycle TetraPak. Therefore all the UHT and nut milk pack-

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ages go to landfill here.” She said there was less of an environmental impact from growing plants than dairy farming, so a good alternative was for people to make their own New Zealand-grown hazelnut milk.

‘Superfoods’ Examples: Turmeric, cocoa, kale and berries

Carolyn Lister: “With turmeric, there is scientific evidence for some health benefits but the question is how much may be needed to have a benefit. There is quite a lot of scientific evidence for a range of health benefits of cocoa - which is due to the high levels of particular flavonoids.

The issue with cocoa is that the amount needed to have benefit may be quite bitter (chocolate needs to be 85 per cent cocoa). It’s also a matter of balancing the fat and sugar consumption. There is truth to the mainstream benefits of kale. It is one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables. I do know that some places make all sorts of exaggerated claims about detox that are not based on scientific fact.

“The benefits of some berries like goji and acai are exaggerated - for example, I often see companies comparing values for dried goji with fresh blueberries.

Fresh and frozen berries are more likely to retain some nutrients than dried products.

Normal berries are just as good in many cases, and sometimes better. Blackcurrants and boysenberries have high levels of flavonoids including anthocyanins that give them their red-purple colour. We are finding the particular combination of nutrients and phytochemicals in each fruit may impart different health benefits, so blueberries may be good for the brain, blackcurrants for sports recovery and cranberries for urinary tract health. This reinforces the importance of a balanced diet with a variety of different foods.”

Emily Dowding-Smith: “Turmeric grows well in the Pacific Islands, like Fiji, and is not that far away from New Zealand - it also supports the economy of a sister island.” She said the fresh root could be bought relatively inexpensively and could last a long time.

“Cocoa must come from areas where the plants grow - mainly the tropics - and is therefore imported. Traceability is a big issue for cocoa and we’re therefore seeing an increase in fair trade of organic products so prices are starting to come down.

Kale grows well all over New Zealand and is cheap and easy enough to grow to feed families. Goji and acai berries are imported and quite specialty foods from South America.”

It was an epiphany after eating a meat-lover’s pizza that inspired Jamie-Lee Smith to go vegan in October 2012.

Now, the 27-year-old carefully maintains a balanced and varied diet to ensure she gets enough of the nutrients that would otherwise come from meat and dairy - like iron, protein and calcium.

“For as long as I can remember, I had a blocked or running nose, I would always feel tired and I suffered from depression,” she said.

Ms Smith said though she never felt great after eating even normal amounts of meat and cheese, she couldn’t resist the deliciousness. But one day, post-pizza, she realised she was putting the taste ahead of her own wellbeing.

“I decided to try eating vegan the next day and have never looked back. I now think about all the nutrients my body needs and try to fit as much in as I possibly can.

“I have a list of essential nutrients on my phone and all the foods that I personally like that are high in them.

“I’ve also figured out how to ‘treat myself’ in a way that’s not detrimental to my waistline or to animals. “‘Pulled pork’ tacos are pretty cool.

They’re made from jackfruit - a huge fleshy fruit from Southeast Asia.

“All my treat foods are jam-packed with veges.”

Ms Smith is now a much healthier weight and says she is no longer lethargic and has taken up exercise. Her nose is rarely blocked and she has seen a huge improvement in her mood.

The change has had a positive impact on her pocket, too.

“It’s way cheaper. I do 90 per cent of my shop in the produce section.”

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PERFECT YEAR

It seems the stars are aligned for Ashleigh Fraser this year with the launch of her successful marketing business and a wedding to the man she labels her biggest supporter.

by Nadine Porter

It seems the stars are aligned for Ashleigh Fraser this year with the launch of her successful marketing business and a wedding to the man she labels her biggest supporter.

It was on a trip to the Gold Coast that fiancée Daniel Rushton, the workshop manager at Claas Harvest Centre, gathered all his gumption and asked the magic question. But it wasn’t without its hiccups.

Daniel planned to surprise Ashleigh

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while attending famous theatre restaurant Draculas’ but with the ring hidden in his trousers he had to scuttle the proposal when he found they were not seated alone.

On the last night of their holiday Daniel asked Ashleigh to go for a walk on the

beach where he finally got the chance to go down on bended knee!

It has been a whirlwind since then for Ashleigh, who founded Rushton Marketing and Promotions Ltd with Daniel in January, following a career in print advertising.

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While marketing in the technological age can be a nightmare for any business attempting it without professional help, Ashleigh has already garnered a great reputation for her personalised service.

Having worked first hand with businesses who were struggling to understand how best to market themselves, Ashleigh saw a need.

“Many businesses found marketing to be a hassle and quite intimidating.”

Most felt it was time consuming, confusing and yielded poor results, she said.

So she decided to do something about it, having developed a passion for marketing which she found to be captivating, exciting and crucial.

Becoming an offsite marketing manager would enable business owners to concentrate on what they were best at, particularly in the small business sector where time was even more paramount.

“I love working with small businesses especially family owned and operated enterprises.”

Ashleigh has differed to others attempting to offer the same service in the way she charges. There are no hourly rates at Rushton Marketing, no hidden costs and therefore no nasty surprises – a trend popular among marketing professionals in the United States.

Instead she works in with clients advertising budgets and offers a flat monthly rate to achieve an affordable efficient service.

“It keeps everything transparent.”

She believes marketing can be achieved on a budget.

“If you’re the owner of a small business or start up, marketing can seem very daunting. With advertising sales reps lurking in every corner and your competitors spending big bucks on their flashy marketing efforts it’s easy to feel pressured to spend money you don’t have.”

Rushton Marketing have made a conscious decision to keep their own marketing spend small, she said.

“So that we can prove to you, that you don’t need wads of cash to build your brand, you just need to market smarter” While marketing in the technological age can be a nightmare for any business attempting it without professional help, Ashleigh has already garnered a great reputation for her personalised service.

At Rushton Marketing no one size fits all and every client is treated individually according to their personal requirements.

Clients include Methven Resort Hotel, Pegasus Golf & Sports Club, Mainland Coachwork Limited, Advanced Feed,

Harper Agribusiness Services, and Ashburton Cleaning Services.

Her enthusiasm and passion in helping businesses means her greatest joy is in seeing clients have great results.

But in November, on one special day Ashleigh will put all marketing thoughts aside as she embarks on the greatest personal journey of her life when she marries Daniel at Coniston gardens.

“I couldn’t have taken the leap to do this without him. He is my greatest supporter.”

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FROM AUTHOR DOUGLAS KENNEDY

The Heat of Betrayal This book was a minor slow to start with, but then impossible to put down.

The tale commences in mid air with a sense of the characters’ unease which continues as the pair land in North Africa. The first few chapters explain a background which doesn’t really lead you to expect the dramatic twists that befall the characters. Once the author has drawn you into camaraderie with his leading lady the story really unfolds and takes you down the dark, turning Moroccan streets, corrupt markets, judgemental authorities; all whilst looking for a man and being hunted yourself.

The plot continues to thicken with emotional revenge, deep secrets and old acquaintances of the missing man

as viewed from a wife’s eyes. The deep confusion about trust and love and a never- ending will to rescue the fallen is beautifully portrayed by the authors consistent character, Robin. The unfair hand that is dealt to her is more than just the usual cliched love affair. Be prepared for her harsh, but realistic story of Western women in an Eastern culture, her struggles with highly emotive issues surrounding children, rape and violence and ultimately, her coping methods with a spouses hurtful betrayal.

A very clever, well plotted read with believable and endearingly written characters that draws you in to their dramatic world.

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A FEAST OF

fantasy

By Nadine Porter

Think of a charming village, a roaring open fire, snow outside and the prospect of a locally bred juicy steak washed down with pure mountain water.

A winter playpen, Methven offers quaint village life with a taste of adventure – whatever your speed, the town snugly tucked into Mid Canterbury foothills will meet it, and then some.

It begins and ends with snow and one of the most accessible ski mountains in the Southern Hemisphere. Mt Hutt caters for the professional skier and the beginner. At only a short drive from Methven village it also offers a chance for the wider family to get up close to snow and frolic in a winter wonderland.

But if skiing isn’t your thing then take to the skies in a hot air balloon.

Drifting on a beautiful winters’ morning over the patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains in sight of the dramatic clefts and curves of the snow crested peaks is magical.

As a romantic interlude Methven offers sublime accommodation, from luxury apartments to hotel rooms where you can cocoon yourself within four walls, shut the world away and watch the tufts of snow hedge over the windowsills.

Within ten minutes of town lies the stunning and majestic Terrace Downs, nestled among rolling hills, a lush High Country golf course fit for royalty, gourmet fine

dining and fun activities dispersed feelings of leaving the rat race behind. It’s a place where you can just breathe, kick back, enjoy a fine wine and enjoy each other.

The landscapes surrounding Methven once housed movie sets among the vivid flat green sheep pastures and steep tussock outcrops of the high country and those that worshipped at the shrine of Peter Jackson will find guides to show

them where hobbits roamed.

Drink in the clean alpine air and soak up the spray of the braided Rakaia Gorge and river while jet boat weaving the plumes of glacial water as it makes it way down to the sea Admire the historic Gorge bridge arches before heading back to town for a silky hot chocolate or a pint at the beautiful Blue Pub – Methven’s oldest.

Built in 1880 the pub features gorgeous Kauri decorative architecture and is considered a local icon, where many a legendary New Zealand band has played.

Next door lies New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter – a place to discover the heart of this farming region and enjoy a touch of culture within at the Methven Art Gallery.

From the pavements to the craggy outcrops lodged in snow, Methven is a feast of fantasy crouched among vivid landscapes that will awaken and refresh your senses.

Once ensnared you may never want to come home.

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MOUTH-WATERING

by Nadine Porter

Bathe in the warmth, the aroma of newly baked bread and the tang of fine wine on the tip of your tongue… it’s all waiting for you in Methven’s myriad of mouthwatering restaurants.

From chowing down on a quesadilla bursting with melted cheese, black pepper, fresh coriander and sour cream to lip licking spicy Cajun chicken wings, The Last Post will satisfy all your Mexican cravings in front of a roaring open fire and in the historic surrounds of Methven’s original Post Office.

Or chase the baa humbug within you away at the cosy mid-winter Christmas buffet at the panoramic Terrace Downs Resort. Comforting Christmas fare you remember from when you were a child combined with magical decorations that set a jolly mood will dissipate the deepest winter chills.

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BLUE PUB World Famous in Methven. Great food with all day pub menu plus evening a la carte dining.

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Fresh delicious Kiwi ingredients await you at the Brown Pub, as does the typically friendly jovial atmosphere.

Wash tender perfectly cooked flakes of Hoki down with a craft beer and chat the night away.

Award winning succulent seared scallops and tiger prawns await you at Brinkley Resort. Why not follow it up with alpine Canterbury Angeau or Duck L’orange and be spoilt as your every whim is met by the fine dining waiting staff?

Smack bang in the middle of Mt Hutt Village you’ll find The Blue Pub Methven, and you can’t miss it, because it’s, well…blue. A truly gorgeous building with sweeping verandahs, and inside you’ll find a warm welcome, cold beer, delicious food and relaxing, comfortable accommodation perfect after a day of adventure in this awesome part of the country.

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TERRACE DOWNS Enjoy a delicious meal in a rustically luxurious clubhouse with spectacular views.

Classic New Zealand on a plate invites you in to Methven Resort where the finest local ingredients are treated with paramount love and care to give you a romantic dining experience you will never forget.

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COLOUR OF THE YEAR:

Elaine Dillon

IN STYLE

Marsala is the pantone colour of 2015.

A naturally robust and earth wine red.

Here are many different ways you can wear this seductive red in 2015!

Leggings and jeans: Go bold, and don the marsala look with jeans and leggings, Marsala bottoms like pants and skirts, are a great way to wear this colour without wearing it anywhere near your face.

Tops: Blouse sweater and blazers are an easy way to introduce marsala into your wardrobe. What I love about this color is how well it works with other neutrals, particularly colours like olive and camel.

However, Marsala is also a shade that really can add some richness to black and other cooler neutral shades.

Accessories: Don’t want to fully commit? Adding marsala with small accessories like scarves and jewellery is a great way to dabble in the new colour.

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YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

The transition from spring to winter brings many things with the days getting shorter and nights getting longer our body is used to functioning in a certain temperature, so as the seasons change, your body is forced to re-adapt. This includes your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections and viruses. We have had a fair run of colds in our office and you need your immune system to be strong enough to fight it.

I already had my stint of a cold this year so I began to take olive leaf plus more than two weeks ago after every second colleague of mine came in with a snuffle. I took two capsules a day one with breakfast and one with tea. Along with eating a balanced diet, drinking

plenty of water, exercising regularly, I feel olive leaf has supported my immune system and I regained energy while taking it. Olive leaf gave my body the perfect opportunity to restore itself and I can highly recommend it to prevent that winter illness or as a boost to your immune system with the bonus that it is also a powerful antioxidant with antiseptic properties.

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It’s a story of missed opportunities.

Lily Collins plays Rosie and Sam Claflin plays Alex – two best friends who make all sorts of plans, but life gets in the way.

The story flashes back and forth in the beginning and then focuses on Rosie and Sam’s antics during their final year of high school. The two make plans to move to America from the UK, but things don’t go according to plan.

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THE KEY IS TO NOT MAKE

gardening A CHORE

Wendy Millichamp

GARDEN MEANDERINGS

Hi there, well winter is here, the frosts and snow-capped Mt Somers tells us so.

Yet you can’t beat the sunny winter days that follow that “parsnip loving” crispness.

In some parts of our garden the frost can hang around all day.

These are the days it is better to read gardening magazines snuggled up next to the warm fire.

On those other days when the weather seems perfect for a few hours, it’s a good time to crank out the gardening gloves, gummies and tools and plan your attack.

I’m busy doing just the bits I can see out my kitchen window for starters.

Armed with my fabulous Stanley cart, I feel I can conquer the world of gardening.

I’ve been pulling out dahlia stalks, ligularia dentata seed heads and fleshy stems and a few of the Jerusalem Sage stalks.

Some of these phlomis I leave, as they are a great structural plant on those cold winter days.

I like to allocate just a smallish area of garden to work in. It can be a discipline not to get carried away. Alas there is always something to do in le jardin.

The key, of course, is to enjoy it and not make it a chore. Some days I decide to just do two cart-loads.

The autumn leaves have been clinging on into June, but once those frosts hit they feel their grip disappear.

If you can, rake these nutritious morsels on to your garden beds, especially where you have perennials and roses growing.

I just let nature blow the rest away. I do

Left – The Acer Griseum (paper bark) and (right) the Acer Capilles (snake bark).

like to keep the steps and deckings free of leaves, however.

The roses up there have had their second flowering. I find the autumn roses rich in colour and a reminder that the nestling season is upon us. I prune most of our roses in July.

Last month we chatted about autumn colours, especially the display the many maple trees give. I’ve taken photos of the Acer Capilles (snake bark) and the Acer Griseum (paper bark) we have up here in the Lilyfields garden.

If you haven’t got your tulips in yet

make sure you do so over the next couple of weeks. They love being planted in clumps in the garden or you may manage them better in pots. I put a small amount of slow-release fertiliser in the hole when planting.

Lilies can be planted over the next month or so and you can still enjoy them flowering in February 2016 onwards.

With gardening you need always to be thinking ahead.

Although not many flowers are blooming in our garden at this time, the lovely Winter Daphne at the other end of our

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garden is about to burst forth.

More about that next month. In the meantime, get those daffodils, crocuses and tulips in the ground or a pot as soon as you can.

Lily bulbs available at your local garden centre can be planted now. Whatever you find yourself doing in your garden, enjoy it and make the most of the sun over the next month.

Wendy P Millichamp Floral Designer & Lilyfarmer www.lilyfields.co.nz

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SHALLOTS CAN RUN OUT OF

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This month’s bulb pack prizewinner is Heather Wellman with the following question: I have always managed to grow good shallots, but this year was awful. Are there any special things I should do to get better success e.g. soil wise?

It is possible that your shallot bulbs may need replacing. This can happen after a number of years of separating the smaller bulbs (or cloves as they are often called) and they may have simply run out of steam.

Concerning the preparation of soil for growing shallots, it is imperative that it is well conditioned before planting. Dig in plenty of Daltons compost and mix with existing soil. Then take a spade or hoe and reduce the soil to a fine tilth (texture) prior to planting.

If there are issues with drainage in your garden, then the soil should be mounded above the existing level to ensure the

young shallot bulbs don’t become water logged.

Probably the most common cause of failure when growing shallots is planting them too deeply and in wet soils. Bulbs are best planted 12-15cm apart and should be gently pressed into the soil so that the nose (pointed bit of the bulb) is just beneath the surface of the soil.

Normally shallot bulbs are planted during the months of June and July and this is also when there is a good selection available from garden centres. It is possible to grow them from seed (the seed is very fine) in seed trays and plant out as the seedlings become manageable. Shallots are ready to be harvested when the tops wither and fall over.

For more expert gardening advice on growing bulbs and tips check out our How to Guides at www.daltons.co.nz.

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A MOTHER IN FULL-ON

Not so long ago, the inner crazy mother in me burst free with a vengeance, and I was shocked by its intensity.

So in the interests of “science” and my own humiliation, here’s what happened: I go to pick my daughter up from Dracula rehearsals. It’s 8pm and dark ... and no daughter to be seen.

Instantly I imagine she’s been abducted ... she’s lying somewhere, she’s hurt.

I quickly haul back the crazy-lady thoughts and think ‘oh, she’s finished early, her cellphone’s run out of battery, so she’s wandered down the road to a friend’s house’.

So I pop to the friends’ house and no they haven’t seen her.

By this stage, I’m incapable of being polite or even rational. Just five wee words: “No, we haven’t seen her” and my world starts imploding.

By the time I get to my car I’m starting to hyperventilate and a stream of tears are running down my face and by the time I get home, literally a couple of minutes away, oxygen is at a premium and I’m gasping for breath.

The worst thing though is that some poor man, innocently walking down the road from the direction of the Ashburton Domain, was the target of my suspicions.

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MUM ON THE RUN

I stared at him and memorised his facial features ... wait for it ... just in case he had done something to my daughter.

As I said, all rational thought just disappeared, but there’s still that cold inner core that’s going “if you’ve hurt my daughter sunshine, there’s nowhere in this world you can hide”.

It’s like being turned into a lethal weapon. Can I understand how people murder in the midst of grief? Hell yes I can.

Are any of us capable of murder? Of course, anyone can be pushed too far.

And does that make murder right? No it doesn’t and certainly not in the eyes of the law ... but that night, I actually felt like I could commit it if my worst fears were realised. It was a hideous feeling.

To put it in perspective, I ran over a cat one night and cried. I can’t kill mice, even though I’m not dead keen on the little buggars when they move like grease-

lightning in your peripheral vision.

In rational moments I would tell you I am not capable of murder.

But I am fiercely protective of my family.

When it comes to the crunch I believe most people will do what it takes to protect what’s theirs. But vengeance, well that’s another matter.

So as a last resort, I rang her work, and there she was.

I began to breathe again, albeit with a lot of swearing involved, and tried to bring that surge of adrenalin under control.

Afterwards I felt like I had been physically battered – tired, old, sore.

In comparison, a week later I got a phone call telling me my son had been hit by a car in the dark and knocked off his bike.

The guy on the phone immediately assured me that he was okay, but was being taken to St John, who then took him to the hospital after suspecting concussion.

The man who hit him was shocked and just didn’t see him biking along in his dark clothes (yes, he had a bike light on).

I couldn’t have been any calmer if I tried.

I knew where he was ... I knew he wasn’t in imminent danger of dying and I knew that no-one deliberately tried to

hurt him, that it was an accident.

So there was no anger, no panic ... just a very strong urge to get there and be with him while the nurses did all their tests.

The hospital staff were lovely – kind, friendly and thorough.

But, for some reason, hospitals make me nervous, always have, so I’ll either have embarrassing verbal diarrhoea or crack inappropriate jokes.

When two policemen turned up to talk to No.1 son, I immediately A) Wanted to bolt (must be a guilty conscience from impure thoughts) and B) Informed teenson that the police had finally turned up to take him away.

We finally left the hospital at 2am, happy to be out of there, feeling lucky that things weren’t worse than they were and dog tired.

And today? Today I feel physically battered – tired, old, sore.

Being a mum is a privilege ... but at times it can test your sanity.

And yet, touch wood, we are lucky. My children don’t have any nasty illnesses, our worst accident was a broken leg, when they get the dishes done they usually get a healthy meal, they have a warm house, warm clothes.

All is right in our wee world.

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ENERGY-BOOSTING NUTRIENTS AND HERBS

Jane Logie

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With the change of the seasons and the recent snow on the mountains, this is a time of year when the weather is cold and our energy reserves are starting to run low. For many the change in the seasons can have a real effect on our energy levels.

Here are some herbs and nutrients that you may be able to add into your daily or weekly routine that can help in boosting your waning energy. You may be able to add them into your diet via nutrient consumption or take them in a supplemental or herbal form.

Iron – is a great nutrient that can often be forgotten about, even though we feel like we may be eating plenty of meat in our weekly diet. Often vitamin C is required alongside this nutrient, to enhance its absorption. Ensure that you are eating at least two to four red meals per week. Food sources: beef, lamb and almonds.

Vitamin C – is a nutrient that can be only obtained through the diet, therefore it is very important that you are getting ample amounts on a daily basis. It is important for the functioning of the adrenal/stress glands and when these are under par our energy levels may then be effected, leaving us feeling sluggish and tired all the time. Food sources: citrus fruits, such as oranges, and berries, such as cranberries.

Zinc – is also an important to help in aiding sleep. So when this nutrient is low our sleep can be affected, sleep deprived and hence low on energy. Food sources: pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.

Magnesium – is a vital nutrient that

Energy-boosting balls.

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needs replenishing on a daily basis, as we tend to use up large amounts physically and mentally. Aids with goodquality sleep and maintaining our energy levels throughout the day. Food sources: oats and almonds.

B vitamins – are important for the

central nervous system and maintaining our stress response. When they are low we tend to feel more stressed, are tired and have a tendency to feel unable to cope so well. Food sources: oats, almonds and coconut.

Oats – are a valuable nutrient source

for nourishing the central nervous system and our energy levels, and contains a high source of magnesium and B vitamins.

Probiotics – without a healthy digestive system we can tend to feel rather terrible and sluggish with no or low en-

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Energy-boosting balls The following is a recipe that includes many of the nutrients for boosting energy that are listed in my column.

It is a healthy treat or snack that can be eaten any time of the day.

Fast and easy to make and stored in the fridge, it is a quick and easy nutrient-packed snack.

1/4 C pumpkin seeds 1/4 C sunflower seeds 1/2 C almonds 1/2 C cranberries 1/4 C honey, slightly warmed 1/4 t cinnamon Zest of a mandarin Juice of a whole mandarin 1C whole oats 1/4 C coconut shreds Pinch of salt

– Measure into food processor the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries, honey, cinnamon, mandarin zest and mandarin juice, pulse until smooth.

– Then in another large bowl, measure into bowl, the oats, coconut and salt. Add all the other ingredients from the food processor. Combine all together until adequately mixed through.

– Roll mix into small balls and place on a plate and refrigerate for one hour. Makes 12 balls.

– Eat as a snack on the run.

ergy, so it is really important to eat the right foods that promote the essential growth of the probiotics in the digestive system. Food sources: yoghurt and prebiotics, such as honey, help to promote probiotic growth.

Withania – is a great herb that is

considered to be a restorative to the central nervous system during times of stress, as well as being a great adrenal tonic, nourishing the adrenal glands when they are being pushed with the busy lives we lead.

Rhodiola – is another wonderful herb

when we are physically and mentally pushed. It is great when we are starting to feel burnt out.

Ginsengs – Pananx ginseng is a known herb in aiding the body when it is feeling flat and on the slow road. It is helpful in picking up energy levels in

the short term. Siberian ginseng is an important herb as a long-term approach to replenish energy levels.

With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven

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The plank also gives you the option of personalising your floor by using different laying patterns, such as the herringbone design. Vinyl planks are laid individually giving you the freedom to uplift one plank at a time to replace if required due to damage. Regular cleaning with a pH neutral cleaner will help keep your floor at its best.

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Laminate is much harder to mark than solid wood and stains can be removed with a specialist cleaner. The planks come already pre-finished which means no smells and waiting around for layers of polyurethane to dry! You can walk on them the very same day.

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Dubai – WOW! The city of Guinness World Records including biggest mall (Dubai Mall), tallest building (Burj Khalifa) & tallest hotel on an island (Burj Al Arab), and many others! And it’s not stopping there, with the build-up to the World Expo in 2020 there are plans for more records to be smashed! No longer just a 2/3 night stopover but a

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No visit to a new city is complete without a city tour, Dubai has a few options to choose from depending on your interests. Our tour included a visit to the old Souk area where we walked through the fragrant alleys of the Spice Souk on the Deira side of the Creek and then to the Gold Souk which flaunts dazzling displays of jewellery – a chance to barter with the shopkeepers and get a bargain! For lunch we headed to the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for

Cultural Understanding, set in a typical wind tower house, in one of the oldest Emirati neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai, we enjoyed a traditional Emirati lunch while hearing from UAE nationals about UAE culture, customs, traditions and religion.

A desert safari is a must and was a highlight of my trip, we were picked up from our hotel in late-model 4WDs and taken out to the entry of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Here, they let the tyres down and off you go on the thrilling ride over the sand dunes! Along the way there is a photo stop and falcon show, before arriving at your dinner destination, a camp in the desert. Enjoy a quick ride on a camel, a belly dancing show and get painted with intricate

henna designs.

Dubai has two waterparks, we visited the Aquaventure Waterpark on Palm Jumeirah, this is great for all ages with 42 rides of different thrill levels, the most thrilling (or scary) being Poseidon’s Revenge, where you step into a transparent capsule and wait, the floor falls out from beneath you and you plummet to the bottom at around 60 km/h!

Dubai was an amazing experience that is always changing, so for a long time, it will have new experiences every time you go back!

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