In Season: February
Virgil Evetts Once again we’re in the grip of high summer, that oppressive, impossibly hot and sticky time of year that can drive one to harbour shameful yearnings for the bleak midwinter. Or is that just me?
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Capulin Cherries
Virgil Evetts I get peeved when I see cherry trees for sale in Auckland garden centres. There should be a law against selling false hope. Come to think of it I think there is… Although a sweet cherry might do … Read more
Hong Kong
While many of us are complaining about the heat and humidity that is currently wafting over New Zealand I for one am as happy as can be and as I sit in my overly hot study I reminisce on a … Read more
February
To those of you in Christchurch our heartfelt thoughts go out to you. The televised scenes are reflective of a war torn country and not what we would have ever expected to see in a local situation. I know many would … Read more
Hibiscus Tea
Recently we did some experimenting with hibiscus tea. It seems most of the world already knows about this stuff and loves it – from Africa and the Middle East, to the Caribbean. It also has many names; Roselle in Saudi … Read more
Growing and Eating Caigua
Virgil Evetts As a flavour chaser from way back, and a gardener whose tastes run to the fanciful, I’m forever trying new things out back. But despite this rather naive enthusiasm, it’s not very often that I stumble upon a … Read more
Summer Entertaining
Virgil Evetts Summer entertaining can be both a joy and curse. The long, languid days and fine weather (recent episodes notwithstanding) are perfect for kicking back on the deck with good friends, great food and fine wine; but perversely it’s … Read more
Oaty Chocolate Caramel Slice
Helen’s chocolate chip biscuits
What is a Curry?
Ray Street Just to clarify, I’m not talking about where the word came from. You can read lots about the word “curry” coming from kari and it means gravy or sauce. But that’s not the purpose of this blog. What … Read more
Lamb Stew in the Clouds
Over the Christmas break we all got away for a short camping holiday. We often go to Purple Peak[http://www.purplepeak.co.nz/]. It’s only 10-15 minutes from Akaroa, but it could be a million kilometres away. There’s no power, no mobile coverage and … Read more
Summer Salads
Virgil Evetts Summer is the natural season of the salad. Well priced and flavoursome produce abounds, and the chirpy zing of a good salad is often just what the body craves in the punishing heat.
Light Summer Cooking
Virgil Evetts Who can be bothered with the whole galley slave routine this time of year? It’s far too hot to hang about over the stove, and as heat-heckled appetites grow spartan, the food should too.
