LifestyleReview: Bracu, BombayCan lunch ever really compete with dinner as the ultimate dining occasion? Definitely. Especially when it involves taking a trip to the country through rolling hills to a beautifully restored villa with white wicker furniture set out on a shaded verandah.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleA good grilling (+recipes)Let's face it - it really isn't summer unless the air is thick with the heady aroma of charcoal-infused food and the sweet sound of a sizzling grill-plate, jam-packed with a raft of delicious treats.19 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleGet set: Give a good gift boxIf you haven't sorted your Xmas selections yet you may be starting to panic about finding the perfect present for each person on your list. Go easy on yourself by simply buying a gift set.19 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesigner duo: When two become oneThey say twins develop a dialect of their own but perhaps married couples do too. When it comes to talking about their vision, it's lucky that interior designer Janice Kumar-Ward and her husband, Julian, a cabinetmaker, speak the same lingo.19 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Grilled salmon saladServes 4. 1 cup steamed edamame beans - peeled. 3 radishes, finely sliced. ¼ watermelon, peeled, deseeded and diced. 100g feta, crumbled. 2 Tbs olive oil, plus 1 Tbs extra for grilling the salmon. Juice and finely grated zest of one lime.19 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Grilled summer vegetables with buffalo mozzarellaServes 4. Garlic oil: 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp fresh thyme, 200ml extra virgin olive oil. Salad: 200g broad or green beans, 1 eggplant, 1 red capsicum, 1 yellow capsicum, 3 courgettes, 100g buffalo mozzarella.19 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Urban Turban, Wynyard QuarterThey make their own ice-cream at this Indian restaurant down on North Wharf. The trio of flavours was so wildly fantastic that each mouthful took me and my friend by surprise.13 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleParty planner shares top tipsFormer international party planner Jonathan Rutherfurd Best shares his tips on how to throw a soiree to remember.13 Dec 02:15 AM
LifestyleTips for picking the welcome gift of wineA lovely bottle of something special is always a welcome gift — Viva picks some of our best buys.12 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe best brushes for a finished faceGood brushes aren't cheap, so how do you judge if they are worth the expense?12 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Toffee nut brittleSoftened butter to grease an oven tray, ¼ cup water, 1 cup white sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1½ cups raw peanuts, ½ cup pecan nuts, ½ tsp salt, 2 Tbs butter, 1 tsp baking soda12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolateThis recipe needs to be made a day ahead. 400g dark chocolate - at least 60 per cent cocoa solids, 200ml cream, Zest of one orange, plus a little extra to garnish, 2½ Tbs crystallised ginger, finely chopped12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: White Christmas truffles with brandied cherriesMakes approximately 20. 20 fresh cherries, 50ml brandy, 100g butter, ½ tin condensed milk, ½ cup white chocolate, chopped, 375g crushed wine biscuits12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleChristmas is in the airIsaac Sinclair, Ecoya's New Zealand-raised, French-trained, Brazilian-resident perfumer, answers Viva's questions about home fragrance.11 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleSmells like ChristmasThe interplay between fragrance and memory prompts powerful emotions. Every season leaves a scent trail, but perhaps none more so than at Christmas.11 Dec 07:00 PM
Lifestyle10 Favourite Things: Wallace Rose owner Sandra HardenPonsonby Rd favourite Wallace Rose reopened its doors last month following a year's break for owner Sandra Harden.05 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow to impress your guestsGo on admit it, we all do it - check out what is on display in the bedrooms and bathrooms when we stay at or visit other people's homes.04 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Roast turkey, asparagus and pomegranate salad with Macadamia dressing04 Dec 04:00 PM
