The Recollection Diaries 2019

Rapidly approaching is the anniversary of when I left New Zealand. My last day of work was May 3, now over a year ago. I then spent a bit of time in Hawkes Bay and Mount Maunganui respectively with my family before flying out of Auckland. It was pretty surreal packing, difficult too: European summer…

Eating in Hakuba

There were so many delicious places to eat in Hakuba. Here is a review of some of my favourites: Bos: a one man show, where the young chef cooks everything in front of you. It is really small, so unless you plan on going early, I would definitely recommend booking. The most popular dish is…

Tonys Lord Nelson

Tonys Lord Nelson (37 Victoria Street West, Auckland) An institution I was told; I was yet to be impressed. My brother’s choice (a steak house, so not surprising), my mum informed me that my family had been coming here for years, and that I had probably been here as a child. The place is very,…

Broccoli with Chilli

Potentially one of the easiest recipes in the world, but one of those recipes that you mayn’t think to create without someone telling you that it really is tasty, and chilli with broccoli makes for a delicious combination. Broccoli is one of my favourite foods – I frequently just boil or steam a batch to…

Recipe: Lamb Tagine

Great for dinner parties, this lamb tagine is easy, warming and presents well. It doesn’t require any outrageous ingredients either, so not too hard to pull together without much thought. I don’t own a tagine pot, but not to worry, asĀ a saucepan absolutely suffices. Collect (for theĀ marinade) 1 t cumin 1 t ginger 1 t…

Recipe: Vegan Laksa

I love the thought of laksa. Noodles, soup, vegetables (and meat) – warm and fresh, tasty and delicious. This recipe is great because you can make the curry paste well in advance, and either freeze it or store it in the fridge for up to a week. Although the recipe doesn’t call for meat, definitely…