Culinary alchemy

Wellington on a Plate is not just about burgers, cocktails and gourmet dining, it is also a chance to go to events from guided foraging to talks to demonstrations

Idling has always been my strong point

I have rediscovered the positive benefits of idling, of doing little, of spending time not doing much. There is no … More

This week’s small pleasures #136

Coming to you on Sunday this week as I am off up to Hamilton again tomorrow, here are a few … More

Wednesday words

With only a four day week at work this week, Wednesday becomes the new Thursday. Well, kind of in that … More

Fridge Foraging

One of my favourite podcasts is Desert Island Dishes, and since I am at home again today, Friday, I’m spending … More

This week’s small pleasures #130

In the week following the attacks in Christchurch, the media has naturally been focussed on this tragic event. You have … More

Just good food from fresh ingredients

One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More

This week’s small pleasures #126

Can you believe that Friday of this week is the 1st March? I know…anyway, let’s look back on the those … More

Thoughts on Thursday

We are still on holiday, taking extra days to enjoy the summer. Many people went back to work today, some … More

2018: a year in eating

This is probably the most difficult round up of the year, as I just know I will miss things. There … More