Almost 4 years ago, I wrote a hugely popular article on this blog where I investigated the scientific evidence behind using oolong tea for losing weight. It attracted (and still does) many comments and was a go-to place for many people interested in finding out whether there was anything behind the miracle-like marketing claims that […]
Just a quick update today to let you all know that I’m back in NZ.
After staying with my family in Germany for the last 6 weeks, I’m back in the gloomy autumn of Christchurch. Sorry for not being able to handle any orders in my absence, but in times of hardship, family is the most […]
In these difficult time, when the earthquake in Christchurch has changed our lives forever, fate has even more in store. Last week, my brother-in-law was killed in a freak climbing accident in Europe, leaving behind my sister and 3 young children. In these times of great sadness, family is the strongest support we have. Therefore, […]
Most households have power restored and many have water supply, which is weak at times and always requires boiling before doing anything with it. (You’d be amazed how much this little detail changes your day…)
Now, a major problem is the dust that stems from the enormous amounts of silt the ground liquefaction brought to the […]
Thank you for all your concerned emails and best wishes. I’m trying to answer all of you in due time, but things are rather chaotic in Christchurch the morning after the 6.3 quake yesterday and this way I can reach most of you simultaneously.
We are doing o.k., but many people who live or work in […]