SUPERCHARGE YOUR CHRISTMAS + ROAST TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
The festive season has arrived yet again, and boy do we have some ridiculously good sustainable ideas and recipes to grace your table this Christmas!
This celebratory season is all about love, connection and gratitude centred around the best food you'll cook all year. Lee Holmes' latest book Supercharge Your Life features lots of festive recipes from decadent grazing platter morsels to gorgeous roasts and pot luck favourites to share with family and friends over the Christmas break.
So here are some tips straight from Lee's personal Christmas plans that will hopefully inspire you and your family this year. Why not curate a Christmas experience that will help to save the environment and your wallet, whilst savouring a wholesome feast to delight the senses and warm the hearts of everyone.
Supercharge your Christmas, here!
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?