Max on Hardware

Max on Hardware (54 – 58 Hardware Lane) We had been wandering the streets for way too long; a group of six looking for dinner in Melbourne can be quite a difficult task! Most places don’t seem to accept bookings, but six people usually means a decent wait at most places too. And then when…

Recipe: Lamb Moussaka

This dish is certainly one that makes you go nom! A perfect dish to cook up for the family, or a warming dish for a cosy Sunday evening and then leftovers for the following few days. There is a bit of an art to making a moussaka; similarly to lasagne,  some patience is required when…

Recipe: Lemon Meringue Pie

The only thing that trumps chocolate for me (when it comes to sweet things anyway) is a classic lemon meringue pie. And finally, I’ve nailed it. My favourite part is the lemon curd (obviously) but it’s also important to get the meringue component right so that together with the pastry, the flavours and textures can compliment each…

Auckland – New Zealand’s big smoke

At over 1 million, Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, and the country’s business hub. But it is not the capital, and as a Wellingtonian (and therefore undoubtedly biased) I think it lacks the exceptional vibe and culture that Wellington offers. But it is an obvious and almost inevitable stop when one visits New…

New Zealand

Land of the Long White Cloud From snow to sea, and mountains to lakes, New Zealand undeniably has some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in the world. Overseas people often ask questions in awe, about the isolated little country at the bottom of the world, which is NOT connected to Australia, and which I…

48 hours in Mount Maunganui

Something like New Zealand’s version of the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Mount Maunganui offers surf, sea and countless sunshine, but with less of a big city vibe. Having spent numerous family holidays there growing up, it is a place I always look forward to visiting, and not just because I worship the sun. It is…

Ohope: “New Zealand’s Most Loved Beach”

I’m guessing that if you know three things about New Zealand, the fact that it has great scenery (and beaches) is one of them. Tucked away on the coastline between Tauranga and Gisborne lies Ohope Beach; well worth a stop, it has now claimed the title of ‘New Zealand’s Most Loved Beach’ in 2014 and…

Video: Sea, surf, sand and sun!

A place I hold close to my heart, Ohope Beach is yet another of New Zealand’s hidden wonders. I have been incredibly lucky to spend giant chunks of my childhood there; check out this video to see why you should add Ohope to your list of New Zealand must visits! (You can also read my…