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
… 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
Come festive season, I bear the brunt of family criticism. First there was last Christmas, when my decorations went up early November. In my mind, there was sound rationale. I had one spare weekend and they take the best part … Continue reading
It’s fair to say that I have a bit of an obsessive gene. I’m either all in or all out and it’s rare for me to do something half-hearted. So, when it comes to my current food obsession, the humble … Continue reading
And I thought working in public health was polarising. Little did I know how confusing parenting choices would be and how much one would be judged. I had no idea how hard the road would be to navigate. That the … Continue reading
Walking to the car tonight after his first rugby training, Master Five asked if he could have Powerade on the way home, “because I’ve been training so hard”. I had to remind him of our agreement – that when he … Continue reading
One of the issues of the day in New Zealand is the “flag debate”. It’s fascinating listening to both sides. I’ve got to say that the pro-change lobby seems far more organised, succinct, and visible than the status quo lobby. … Continue reading
the underground baker 