I recently had a delicious lunch at the always on-point Field and Green. On a rare wet and windy day, I fought the elements to join other Wellington food writers for a get together. It was my first ‘meeting’ as … Continue reading
Waste not want not
Summer sweetness
As ‘the best summer in Wellington ever’ draws to a close, I’m finding truth in that age-old adage that it’s the simple things that bring the most joy. I’ve always been a huge fan of fresh sweetcorn and in recent … Continue reading
Your kitchen’s my kitchen
As much as I adore travel, I’m a home body when it comes to Christmas. I’m an accidental resident of Wellington – not that it’s a bad thing. It’s a great thing. It just wasn’t a planned thing. So for … Continue reading
A holiday loaf
Happy New Year! It’s holiday season and I vaguely recall that I once wrote a blog semi-frequently. Then life (and Instagram) took over. Happily, things have slowed down over the past week or so and I’ve had time to run, … Continue reading
“You’re right”
I’ve just returned from a mini break down South. While I’m not from Southland, I feel incredibly connected and have loved visiting over the past almost 20 years. Not many people will believe this, but the weather is often brilliant … Continue reading
You like potato, I like…
… potato. Let’s call the no-carb obsession off. The humble spud has had a bad rap recently. I’m interested to know how much sales have fallen in the past few years as the kale and activated nut movement has grown, … Continue reading
Surprising Celery
I’ve been part of a fruit and vege co-op for the last year or so. When it’s good, it’s fantastic – and that is most of the time. When it’s not, it’s a tad stressful. By that, I mean that … Continue reading
the underground baker 