Savouring Sydney
Virgil Evetts Don’t get me wrong, I love living in New Zealand. I love the lifestyle, the climate (well, maybe not always) and I love the quality of our local produce. But a few days in Sydney last week reminded … Read more
Virgil Evetts Don’t get me wrong, I love living in New Zealand. I love the lifestyle, the climate (well, maybe not always) and I love the quality of our local produce. But a few days in Sydney last week reminded … Read more
Irene Field My recipe challenge has continued. However there was a slight hiccup due to a recent affliction. In Latin this is referred to as “Nunc tincidunt erat ac die de me” – for those of you … Read more
Irene Field Another week and we enter the third chapter of my great recipe challenge. Which just happened to coincide with Chinese New Year. I have seen people use both spellings for Chinese New Year ie Gung … Read more
Sophie Killpack The promise of ‘you’ll love this: it’s foodie heaven’ was enough to draw me eagerly to La Cigale. With high expectations and a rumbling tummy I arrived one soaking Sunday morning, hoping that this French city market would … Read more
Virgil Evetts Like a lot children, back in the day I was an imp around fire. I just loved burning stuff, and along with a like-minded friend, even volunteered for bin duty at primary school as a means of gaining … Read more
Irene Field With one recipe under my belt, it was time to delve into the unknown, and attempt number two. Last weeks ‘Salsicce e Fagioli’ from the book Tuscan Cookery by Elisabetta Piazzesi was such a success and so simple, … Read more
Life is full of challenges and sometimes we need to push the boat ourselves. The safe and known can be as comfortable as a worn pair of track pants on a wintery night. In previous blogs, I have left no … Read more
Virgil Evetts We’ve talked about it for years and have at last come to a family consensus: no gifts for grownups anymore. Nothing for me, nothing for her, nowt for Mum or Dad, nor in-laws, or friends. The wee … Read more
Originating several centuries ago in Germany and made famous by the Brothers Grimm – Gingerbread houses continue to have an irresistible charm to all. While they make look complex they really are not as difficult as they look especially if, like … Read more
‘twas within the twelve days of Christmas and all through the land Foodlovers were preparing goodies by hand There were recipes to taste and decisions on what to baste And then should Xmas be a bbq or more of a … Read more
Virgil Evetts I’m not really a cakey sort of guy. Never have been. Well, there are exceptions: I like a plain sponge, ultra fresh, smelling of butter and duckling-yellow from so many free-range eggs; Black Forest cake too -made … Read more
Most people who I socialise with know about my interest (some would say obsession) with curries. An article in the NZ Herald prompted a few friends to text me with the news that eating curries can kill you. The article … Read more
Irene Field Some of you may be aware of the (to be read with hushed breath) ‘Seven Deadly Sins’. To refresh your memory they are: Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Wrath Envy Pride Lately it has come to my notice that … Read more
Helen Jackson For years I have procrastinated about keeping hens but have always pushed it aside with concerns of set up, potential odour and hazards. However as backyard chooks are becoming increasingly popular I have decided to push aside my … Read more