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
Surprising Celery
Category Archives: Dinner
Flash Fish Fingers
As I sit on the couch feeling sorry for myself and nursing a sore throat, I’m contemplating what to make for dinner on this blustery and rainy autumn day. There’s only so much lemon, ginger and honey a gal can … Continue reading
Rain rain go away
Happy 2016! As is to be expected here in New Zealand, storm warnings have been issued to summer campers. Tents in campgrounds in Northland and The Coromandel have blown away and only the very stoic have not headed home days … Continue reading
Buon Natale
“Quick I need to go to bed” are not words normally associated with my son. But, tonight is not any ordinary night. Santa Claus is coming to town. Or, is he? It’s been touch and go at our place over … 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
One-pot wonder
I’m back, after what feels like forever away from the kitchen. In reality it’s only been a week of on the road craziness in my non-food life. Despite the vast array of delicious food on offer, eating out every meal – … Continue reading
Lamb is lamb is lamb, but is it?
As a former vegetarian, I’m not sure now’s the best time to begin eating meat again. When I quit eating meat at 15 years old, it was a rebellion thing. I said at the time that it was about animal … Continue reading
the underground baker 