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  • A Farewell Dinner to a Villa on River Road

    Some of you will have experienced an emotional good-bye to a home that you have loved, that holds the memories of your children growing up and the pain of renovation.  Usually the move is… read more

  • A Broad Bean Makeover

    Our friend Ken proudly showed me a bean seedling in a pot.  Now Ken is a great vegie grower and would not normally be showing me one bean seedling in a pot, but this… read more

  • The Sanctuary Garden and a Shared Lunch

    I had a dream when I left Dunedin for Auckland 9 months ago that I could be part of an urban community garden.  We have finally managed to achieve my dream.  We now have… read more

  • Bring a Plate… a Savoury Idea

    “Bring a plate” is a kiwi food sharing custom …and for those with great baking skills, an opportunity to shine in your community. When I grew up, most gatherings were catered by “bring a… read more

  • Spring brings Asparagus, Onion Weed, and Nasturtiums to the plate

    Spring in Auckland has crept up and surprised me – I really didn’t see it coming.  It seems just a couple of weeks ago that the gracious Plane trees lining our streets gave us… read more

  • The Secret to Light and Fluffy Oat Pancakes

    In our house oat pancakes are a breakfast favourite.   Now, oat pancakes are not usually associated with “light and fluffy” but I have discovered just the right proportion of oats to flour to… read more

  • If only the Three Bears had made Bircher’s Muesli

     I wonder… if the 3 Bears had decided on Bircher muesli instead of porridge would they have left their house, bringing about a home invasion and chaos? Bircher muesli originates in Switzerland and is made from… read more

  • A Big Soak

    How about starting your day with a breakfast that lowers your colestral, helps lose weight, makes you feel fuller for longer, keeps your heart healthy, grows healthy bones and bolsters your immune system?  … read more

  • Perfect Flavours for the Quick Brown Fox

    To step outside your comfort zone in the kitchen may mean stepping away from the recipe books and creating food using your instinct and experience. Last month at the Otago Farmers Market, Quick Brown… read more