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
I’ve just deleted the post I started writing two hours ago (admittedly, FB and Insta got in the way, but I digress). You see, I’ve just read the funniest story on Stuff and in a roundabout way, it’s related to … Continue reading
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
As Maori Language Week came to an end, it got me thinking. Maori language shouldn’t just be about one week – if there was more focus on it, we’d have more than four percent of Kiwis speaking Maori. Wouldn’t it … Continue reading
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
As I begin to think about cooking for this weekend’s Pink Ribbon High Tea to support breast cancer, I can’t help but gulp at the amount of refined sugar in one place. I’m usually a moderation sort of gal (except when … Continue reading
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 