Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Lentil burgers even meat-eaters will love

Although my family isn't vegetarian I focus on meat as an accompaniment to vegetables rather than the main of a dish, eating small quantities several times a week. The rest of the week we tuck into an array of plant-world proteins.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/99447117/Lentil-burgers-even-meat-eaters-will-love

Saving can be easier than you think - here's how

What you need:
- At least one bank account that is not the account you use for your everyday transactions
- Online access to set up an automatic payment


from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100016734/Saving-can-be-easier-than-you-think-heres-how

Monday, 1 January 2018

New wine tasting hub set to open in central Blenheim

Blenheim's railway station is set to become a key stop on Marlborough's wine trail. 

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/100219943/New-wine-tasting-hub-set-to-open-in-central-Blenheim

Dinner salads to get your new year on track

Happy New Yeeeeeeear! I hope you are reading this whilst relaxing, having safely enjoyed a rollicking good time to herald the arrival of 2018.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/99207420/Dinner-salads-to-get-your-new-year-on-track

Simple tips to sort your budget for 2018 - it's easier than you think

What you need:
- Online access to your bank accounts
- A spreadsheet or piece of paper
- Online budget tools or apps (optional)

If you want get your finances on track this year, you are going to have to confront what to some people is a bit of a dirty word: Your budget.

But don't worry, it will not be as boring as you might think. It's vital that you know how much money you have coming in each month, and where it is going. You might be surprised at how many people are totally clueless about the workings of their bank accounts – even people who spend their days managing the finances of a business.

But if you do not have a clear idea of where your money is going, you have next to no hope of ever getting a handle on it.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/100017199/Simple-tips-to-sort-your-budget-for-2018-its-easier-than-you-think

New Year's Resolution: Getting on top of your finances

The start of a new year is often a time to think about the things you want to improve about your life with saving and getting on top of your finances one of the most common new year's resolutions. Financial planner and founder of Moneymax Liz Koh has some advice to get you started.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/100264458/New-Years-Resolution-Getting-on-top-of-your-finances

Wood not the only solution for building

OPINION: If you want to build something properly then you should be free to choose the best product for the job.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/100278038/Wood-not-the-only-solution-for-building