Food, Wine & Beverages

For one reason or another when Donna and I entertain, other than to lunch or dinner, it is usually after work in the evenings, rarely at a time when a pot of tea and a tiered stand of cupcakes would be suitable... or welcome.

With winter looming this soup is a great dinner or supper option that is quick, easy ...

Cooking in the late 60's and 70's was much less exotic than today.

We all have a tendency to hibernate a little during the winter - we stay home more, we want to sleep more, eat more and often exercise less. We are more likely to suffer from coughs, colds and low energy.

I suppose it is a little previous to say that spring has come home but she has certainly got her foot in the door.

As we all know there are fish and chips and fish and chips. But fish is such a delicious, versatile and healthy food that it deserves so much more respect and care when it is prepared or cooked.

If ever there was a day for comfort food where we live on Wellington's south coast, it was last Thursday.

Our cat Parker is a greedy little fellow, always with his paw out for something to eat. The thing that surprises us is that he never gets bored, as we would if we ate the same thing day after day.

Much as I enjoy browsing round food stores there are times when I don't feel like going out to shop. On those days I have a look to see what's in the pantry, fridge or freezer and have fun putting together a serendipitous meal

Nowadays people have a better idea of what Italian food should be, although sadly, to many it's still just pasta and pizza but with good Italian cooking, all roads lead to home.