While it's Freezing Cold Outside…
Record-breaking cold and I seem not to be the best of friends these days. I still prefer cold to heat. After all, while one can always pile on more layers, there’s a limit to what I…
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
When the weather turns cold, I begin to crave comfort foods. Salads and fresh veggies just seem to lose their appeal the lower the temperature drops. I want warm. I want gooey. I want grilled cheese…
New Zealand's Buried Treasure
We’ve heard about the nature. And we know about the sheep. And if you’re really on to it, you might know about the manuka honey and the paua shells and kauri trees. But what no one…
It's Pumpkin Time
I love the weeks before Halloween. It’s so much fun to see the creative ways people decorate their yards, and all of the scary (but in a nice way) products available for purchase. And of course,…
Cooking on a Budget
Not going to lie: I’m sort of cheap. I also really enjoy cooking good food. I’ve been experimenting with making simple but delicious meals. My biggest success so far is a pasta dish with onion, garlic,…
Ode to the Savoury Muffin
Coming to New Zealand has been a wonderful culinary experience, amongst other things. Meat pies! Kumara! Pickle! Steak and egg burgers! (Only one of the above exclamation marks is sarcastic.) Most of these so-called discoveries are…
Julie and Julia
Last night, my dreams were filled with wonderful food. Good bread, fish coated with a buttery sauce, delicious cakes, the perfect roasted chicken, and did I mention, butter. Yes, I finally got around to seeing Julie…
Fall is Coming
Lynn’s post yesterday about The Pull of the Water in the summer, and the rapidly approaching end of summer, got me thinking. I absolutely adore the summer (well, when we actually have one here), and truly…
The Perfect Chocolate Milk?
Yes, I’m on a new food quest. This time, I’m looking for the perfect glass of chocolate milk. Not hot chocolate, mind you (that will come next winter, I’m sure), but cold chocolate milk. About a…
Cooking Competition Shows
Following up on Sandy’s summer TV theme, this summer I’ve watched several different cooking competition shows, and have enjoyed them in varying amounts. Top Chef Masters.This is an interesting variation on Bravo’s regular Top Chef. Instead…