How often do we hear the words, “keep it simple”? In all walks of life, but frequently when it comes to food. So, it is with amusement I see the back lash Nigella Lawson is receiving for sharing one of … Continue reading
Keeping it simple
Category Archives: Brunch
The last of the summer harvest
Time sure does fly– here I am into week eight of tech, with two of the eight major cooking assessments completed. I passed both – disappointingly, there is only pass and fail this year so not sure if they were … Continue reading
Impress at morning tea
Does anyone else wish they had time to make fresh scones in the morning? Well, there is a way of having piping hot scones for that morning tea shout or for the lunch box without having to get up an extra half hour … Continue reading
Comforting kai
Ahhh, spring has sprung in Wellington. And, as per last year and the one before that, we are lulled into a false sense of security by the odd brilliant day. Which, we should know, is followed by several blustery days that necessitate us to … Continue reading
You say empanadilla, I say empanada
There’s been a renaissance in cooking from scratch, home baking, and crafts – let’s call it the Martha Effect. It never went away for me, but I’ll take the early adopter tag. I was probably horribly out of fashion in … Continue reading
Another taste of Greece
As I waddle around the block, I can barely believe how slow I am. It’s like each injury break adds a minute to my per kilometre time. Melbourne is now just a month away and while I’m getting the training … Continue reading
One recipe, two meals
I always feel inspired when watching elite sport, especially pinnacle world events. It’s motivating and helps me get my sorry butt off the couch if I’ve been a tad slack for a while. The timing of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games isn’t … Continue reading
the underground baker 