Beef brisket

Beef brisket

Recipes from Coastal NZ, Savoury, Uncategorised

The new owners of our local butchery are the lovely Matt and Chelsie. Chatting the other day, we agreed it can be tricky to cook a less-familiar cut of meat, so they are providing the meat and I am providing the expertise… starting with beef brisket. It’s a meat...
Finding time for yourself as a parent

Finding time for yourself as a parent

Children

I’ve recently got a job writing for Natural Parent Magazine. Thinking back on when my son was a pre-schooler has been great fun (and a bit nostalgic!) Here’s the first of the articles I’ve written, which I hope you enjoy. Having young children is...
Coromandel Arts Tour

Coromandel Arts Tour

Art, Things to do on the Coromandel, NZ

Te Kouma — recent painting The Arts Tour is coming up again… I’ve been involved in the Coromandel Arts Tour since 2006. I was part of the group of artists who came together with the vision for an artists’ studio tour — this is what I wrote at the...
Make your own shoe deodoriser

Make your own shoe deodoriser

Lifestyle Projects

Give those trainers a refresh… by making your own shoe deodoriser! Use baking soda to take away the smell; cornstarch to take away extra moisture and add a few drops of essential oil to add a nice smell. Ingredients 1⁄2 cup baking soda 1⁄2 cup cornflour few...

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