Life

There are some dishes however that might not be out of place on a twenty-first century table; as leeks are in season try this one from the book but with the style of writing it is essential to read the whole recipe first.

The younger generations over time have always been criticized to not have many goals in life, usually getting told they're more lazy in nature than the preceding young generations.

Just recently I've been busy helping a relative fit out his new business showroom. Being a good DIY person he decided to do all the non compliance work himself to keep the costs down.

Last Saturday I was at Wellington's Westpac Stadium and saw scrums and mauls that would have delighted the heart of any All Black coach. But I wasn't there to watch rugby... I was at the Cake Tin for The Food Show 2012.

When we are all connected to our various electronic devices for too many hours we don't talk much at all, and when we do it sounds more like tweets than meaningful conversations.

Who said "I could put up with sausage and mash forever" - sorry, that should be Dr Who said etc., etc…well, in fact it was Colin Baker, the sixth actor to play the part.

What is it about tripe that has people who have never even tried it turning up their noses? Tripe is up there with snails, frogs' legs and edible insects as a food which is adored by some but which disgusts others.

"Treats from Little and Friday" a recipe book in which Kim Evans shares all her delicious baking secrets is out just in time for the school holidays.

We were enjoying dinner with friends a few weekends ago when the conversation turned, as it nearly always does with me, to food and someone asked me what my top ten cookbooks were

Surely there can be no more versatile fruit (or vegetable) than the golden-fleshed pumpkin. This jewel of autumn can be prepared, cooked and served in so many ways but my favourite remains… pumpkin soup.