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
Summer sweetness
Category Archives: Salad
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
Times change
Happy 2017. As the new year dawns, it’s natural to think of the year ahead and what should be left behind. I read the news of the impending closure of Ringling Bros Circus after almost a century and a half. … Continue reading
Trending now
Low carb, sugar free, no dairy, high fat –sound familiar? They are as on trend as, well, “on trend”. Which, incidentally, sits right up there with “pop of colour” as the most over used and annoying phrases on television right … Continue reading
Holiday after-glow
I’m in that post holiday haze, everything looks brighter despite the kilos of unpacking to be done and child to ready for first day back at school. My home town delivered one of those, “you can’t beat Wellington on a … Continue reading
Back to basics
Tuesday (yesterday) was an exciting day as I took delivery of a parcel from Lewis Road Creamery. The good folk there had sent some product for my evening class. It would be fair to say that I was reasonably excited … Continue reading
Channelling my inner Gwinny
As winter draws to an end and the thought of exposing my additional padding to the world in lighter summer attire (I know, it’s practically the tropics here in Wellington), it is time to tone up and consume less. Doing some … Continue reading
the underground baker 