Stuffed Peppers – easy to do!

If you can’t find freekeh, use burghul (bulgur wheat) instead. Information here



If you can’t find freekeh, use burghul (bulgur wheat) instead. Information here



Yesterday, I was watching huge bumblebees on sage plants in one of the vegetable beds in the garden — the mauvey-blue flowers really do bring bees into the garden — and I noticed one of the flower heads of a nearby flax plant was starting to open. I thought, won’t be long before I have…

This is so simple it hardly calls for a recipe. Peel and slice juicy oranges, top with sliced vine tomatoes, sprinkle with small mint leaves and finely sliced green chilli, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, grind over black pepper and drizzle with a fruity extra virgin olive oil. Done! A striking, sweet and zingy salad…

Who said sheep are silly? Why do they baa in the night? When do they give birth? The answers to these questions show, they are very smart.

I’m able to offer a small series of cooking classes in my home, ‘Writer’s Retreat’, at Rocky Bay. Dishes prepared include produce from my garden, free-range eggs and stunning Waiheke wines and produce. Celebrate the last of summer before it is just a dream and we head off into cooler weather. Simple dishes. Really scrumptious…

O-ho yeah! 4th of July’s coming up and it’s time to get in the mood for a little sizzlin’ and grillin’ … No matter if it’s cold, dark and rainy where you are, you can still join in the fun! Cook an amazing batch of smoked paprika fries in the oven and get patties sizzling in a…

Rest In Peace or Rip It Out …Moving a vegetable and herb garden is not easy!
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