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Issue 22

Issue 22 November / December 2008

Feature Story
A Place in the Country
WORDS: Jane Avery PHOTOGRAPHS: Aaron McLean
LEAD STORY:
A hard-working couple has proved that environmental sustainability and DIY effort can go hand-in-hand with luxurious comfort. PLUS, our web-exclusive Weekender on Waihi.

Back to the Land
TASTE: Eggs – free-range of course – are the heroes of Annabel Langbein’s gifts from the kitchen.
 

Web Exclusive!
ONLINE ONLY!: Our editors provide the ultimate insiders' Xmas gift guide, helping to make present-choosing easy.

 

The Miller & His Wife
FEATURE: Mike and Bridget Parker eschewed chemicals in favour of living and working with nature.
 

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Gift Guide: Claire Finlayson

Claire Finlayson bags the hottest books.
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Gift Guide: Lyn Barnes

Lyn Barnes on food for thought.
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Gift Guide: Tracey Strange

Tracey Strange with her fashion and beauty gift wish-list.
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Gift Guide: Bette Flagler

Bette Flagler on gift ideas from the Manawatu.
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Xmas Gift Guide

The ultimate Christmas gift guide compiled by the editors of NZ Life & Leisure.
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Mini Chicken Tortilla Cups

Annabel Langbein creates a simple yet mouth-watering canape for all your festive parties this Christmas.
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Layered Berry Parfait

Looking for a quick and easy dessert for summer? Try Annabel Langbein's Berry Parfait
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Quail Egg & Fennel Sausage Roll

Looking for a change from the mundane egg? Annabel Langbein suggests quail eggs her Quail Egg & Fennel Sausage Roll recipe.
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Meringues

Annabel Langbein shows you how to make an exquisite meringue with a heavenly, chewy centre.
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