We’re loving

Sudsing

up little ones with the new range of kid-friendly ecostore products. The foamy collection of bubble bath, handwash and 3-in-1 conditioning shampoo and body wash is made just for children aged 2-10, and packed in cute bottles that are kind to the planet. Pick from Pear Pop or Fruity Zing, the range is available online at ecostore.co.nz and will be in supermarkets and health food stores. RRP $7-$8.

Lathering

Body Shop’s famous body butter all over our sun kissed skin. A staple product of the famous store, the full collection of 200ml butters are on sale for $25 (instead of their usual $38.95) till March 12. Our favourites include shea, olive, or for a last taste of summer go pinita colada.

Sipping

a very special whisky released this month, Glenmorangie Private Edition Bacalta. It’s the first Glenmorangie finished entirely in sun-baked Malmsey Madeira casks. A treat for the whisky lover, we like a nip with one big rock to “release the serpent”, as the Scottish say. The experts describe it best: ‘‘Sweet and fruity on the nose, a lush palate with warming spice and a long finish.’’ A limited release, available from Glengarry and speciality whisky stores, RRP $150.

Researching

Wholesome recipes from around the world in a nifty book, The World’s Best Superfoods, compiled by travel gurus Lonely Planet. New Zealand features among the 66 recipes from 45 destinations - our cacao is used to make almond & cashew blissballs and spirulina is included in a bright green smoothie. Proud as punch to get a mention. Published next month, RRP $27.

Matching

a glass of Sacred Hill Riflemans Chardonnay with our freshly caught fish. The 2015 vintage has just been released and the winemakers are stoked with the third vintage in a row. It’s rich and dense but balanced by fresh aromatics and mouthfeel. ”A flavoursome journey from sweet citrus, to nutty and then through to an intense finish of tangerine, mandarin peel and white truffle.” Available from fine wine retailers and online sacredhill.com. RRP $69.95.