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: Savoury
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
A weekly obsession
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
Cheese to please
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
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
the underground baker 