One of the big things that the last few months have reinforced is how much I want to support businesses that have a social conscience. Helping them to continue working in this tumultuous world of uncertainty. Our dollars suddenly seem more precious … Read more
In essence I am yet to meet a vegetable I don’t like, my dislike only comes from the way they have been cooked and the flavours paired with. In our house of 6 (ish) a head of steamed/boiled broccoli … Read more
In this time of hunker down and stay at home as much as possible, most of us are shopping less often and spending more time in the kitchen. The old saying “When there’s in egg in the house there is … Read more
As we prepare to spend a bit more time at home, many of us will be planning our meals and how to cater from the fridge, pantry, freezer and perhaps a few things in the garden. I have just planted … Read more
Making smooth, creamy restaurant quality Middle Eastern hummus is unbelievably easy with a few simple tricks. After years of making hummus, it has almost been an eureka moment when I realised I was making very average hummus and with little … Read more
Croatia has long been on my bucket list of tours so I am delighted to bring you this itinerary starting August 31st 2020. We will miss the peak summer crowds but still have some welcome heat on leaving the … Read more
While we are fast approaching the season of gift giving this is not just confined to Christmas as there are often occasions during the year when you want to take a little something when out for dinner, as a thank … Read more
Summertime is a great time to catch up with friends and family, the days are warm and long and it is ideal for entertaining. Over this time I try and keep the fridge, pantry and freezer stocked with things that … Read more
November is Random Act Of Sweetness month and there are lots of reasons for you to make/bake/create delicious parcels of sweetness and gift them. Aside from the fun and enormous feel good factor – whoever said it was better … Read more
New Zealanders have long had a love affair with party style chicken sandwiches and I am almost thinking that we can call them our own. By using the term “party style” I am meaning the type of elegant chicken … Read more
While fermented foods were once the domain of alternative lifestylers, the bug is super catchy and is now finding its way into homes (and supermarkets) everywhere. From kimchi, kombucha, sour doughs, sauerkrauts and kefir, fermenting is the new buzz … Read more
Our favourite winter curries that are luscious and warming, just perfect for colder nights. Read more
Warning: If you are a family that likes riding elephants or zoos, apologies you won’t find that here. There is an eager air of anticipation as our boat is loaded with guests, dive gear and a reassuring ratio … Read more
The Yuzu is a citrus, although quite different to citrus that we are used to here in New Zealand. Looking a bit like a large bumpy mandarin they are anything but. Originally from Japan, the yuzu is a hybrid … Read more
