a bite to eat...

We had a brilliant weekend in Auckland, and one of the highlights of the stay was the  Kermadec Restaurant and the degustation menu. This is not so much a review as a hazy recollection.
The Kermadec, located right in the middle of all the action of the Viaduct, has long been a favourite of mine, and I didn't need much encouragement when LW suggested we go there for her birthday....

There's one thing that gets me really excited in the food realm, and that's chillies (Can you tell from my blog background?). I'm not sure whether its the risk that comes with the burning from them, and how that can go from underwhelming to completely...

It's that time of year that we go from famine to feast where tomatoes are concerned. Not that tomatoes are concerned about much.
I'm so proud of LW who's been slaving away in the veggie garden, tending the seeds she germinated, encouraging the seedlings, weeding, feeding and and pruning the swiftly-growing plants so that they crop well without falling over in the sub-tropical...

Hello again! I've been remiss on my posting, but now I'm back.
We had a few leftovers the other night; a garlicky chicken stock from a roast chicken, some pieces of cold roast chicken, and the usual selection of seasonal veggies; so it was time for another chicken satay. Especially as my thoughts have turned to...