Autumn in the Garden

Autumn in the Garden

I’m part of a Coromandel Writers’ Group that is working on seasonal writing, as part of the Calendars Project, run by the University of Bergen with Dr. Scott Bremer. Here’s one of the pieces I’ve written for it, which I hope you enjoy.  What...
Make your own shoe deodoriser

Make your own shoe deodoriser

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...
Coastal – new book

Coastal – new book

So… I’ve been threatening to write another book for a while now, and I’ve finally finished it (and the printed copies will be in stores around New Zealand by the middle of November!) It’s called Coastal, and it’s really a celebration of the amazing coastal lifestyle...

Take the Vegan Challenge

Recently I was challenged to go vegan for a month as part of a health experiment…. As a committed ‘meatarian’ I was worried about how to get enough protein, complexity and flavour in my food. So to start, I did a bit of research to find out the best high protein vegan...