This week … Spring is upon us! Yes, thereâs still a bit of rain to fall, but hopefully not much this Sunday so all the fatherâs in the land â and in other lands where they celebrate such a thing â can enjoy the day. The way to a manâs heart (corny, but still true, […]
Archives for August 2016
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National Poetry Day – PHANTOM BILLSTICKERS!!!
Well blow me down! I just came third in the Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day Waihekeâs Song and Poetry competition (HaHa! Try and make a haiku of that!). Read My Poem Here The âSong and Poetry Thingâ takes place the last Thursday of every month, and tonight was a culmination of a yearâs work from […]
Pecorino â sheep’s milk cheese
Sheep’s milk cheeses add flavour to dishes just like parmesan.
Clamming it up at Te Matuku!
Serving up crunchy-topped clams.
Open window
Read the poem, then read the notes at the end of the poem, then read the poem again. That’s if you’ve got nothing else to do all day! Open window Saturday night No one can see me My street soldier â a silvery green poplar â standing sentry Seeing, unseen Plump […]
Heaps going on this week – take a peek!
You can feel the season changing from winter to early spring, even though it is not reflected in the temperature just yet. It’s more that winter has bored your socks off with all the rain, cold snaps and grey days â and snow for some â and you’re ready for spring sunshine. Ring a bell? […]
Baked Snapper with Aromatics & Avocado
Oh, would you look at that! Fish, aromatics & avocado: You know it will taste scrumptious.
Baked Snapper with Aromatics
A little fishy all for me! Oh, alright, I’ll share it.
Crushing aromatics in a mortar
Don’t pussy around. Get in there and crush the life out of them!
Te Matuku Oysters
As fresh as you can get!
White Bean & Chorizo Stew
Throw some Spanish piquillo peppers or char-grilled bell pepper, black olives and a smattering of orange zest on top of this casserole and things become wildly exotic!
Flageolet Beans
Creamy pale green and white beans, pretty as a picture, luscious to eat
CrĂȘpe Cake with Apple Marmelade, Honey Cream & Crushed Praline
This is one of those OHMYGOD! cakes â simply sensational!!!
Lamb Stuffed with Olives
Here’s your answer for a quick roast that’s easy to prepare and cook … and that’s also scrumptious!
Lots to cook, lots to eat
The inspiration for this week’s fabbie blackberry and apple pie comes from Ilaria. Along with friends Tom and Ben, she went kayaking around the Lea Canals in London last Sunday. When the weather is sunny and warm, it’s idyllic. There was no stopping them when they came across wild blackberries growing on the banks, and they gathered enough for a feast. […]
Sunday morning, Sunday mooring
When it’s sunny in London – out you go!
Slow-cooked Beef Cheeks with Balsamic
Meltingly tender, richly flavoured, perfect for chilly days.
Kiwifruit â wonder fruit
Ditch the vitamin supplements â one golden kiwifruit contains more than double the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C, and is rich in Vitamin E.
Bacon & Ham Winners
Now you know what to get for breakfast and your deluxe lunch rolls
As Good As It Gets â Casita Miro Event
Casita Miro rocked last Sunday as 75 people swirled, sniffed and swallowed some mighty fine Waiheke wines.
Smoked Salmon & Fennel Salad
Yes, yes, another riff on these fabulous ingredients â I canât help myself!
Island Life â Fifi pulls a stunt
Fifi, dear Fifi, embarrassed herself this weekend. No, she didnât wet herself again, she just clammed up, wasnât in the mood and couldnât be coaxed to behave. Talk about pick your moments! Iâd just gone down to the ferry to pick up Bob and Marion. Master of Wine Bob. Yes, that one. Bob and Marion […]
Something Fishy
Te Matuku Bay Oysters set to shine