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: Vegetarian
A holiday loaf
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
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
Surprising Celery
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
Fun first
I’m competitive by nature – always have been. I’ll turn a walk to the dairy into a race. Which is why I am finding my attitude to kids’ sports surprising. I think I am getting as much out of watching … 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
Try a new recipe this festive season
I love Christmas radio – lots of random fill in announcers full of Christmas advice. The one recommendation I hear repeated each year is, “don’t try any new recipes at Christmas”. This, of course, is said to avoid added stress. … Continue reading
the underground baker 