Author Archives: bonfood
Kitchen Dreams
This is my dream kitchen, my new dream….kitchen. Ok it may be only in my imagination right now. I am a big believer; visualise it and you can have it – easy. Well easy not always, however I can testify with hard work, … Continue reading
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The downside of being a fantastic cook
I have a terribly wonderful ‘problem’. I am 23 weeks pregnant with my second child, which is the wonderful bit. Now the terrible problem part, I have been having cravings. I so love cooking and (pat, pat on the back) … Continue reading
Holiday food
I have been writing this post in my mind the whole plane trip back from Queensland, Australia to Christchurch, NZ. My family and I spent ten days in Noosa and Gold Coast. I was excited to check out the food scene; cafes, restaurants, farmers … Continue reading
Greek Style Pork
This summer in Christchurch I have been enjoying an abundance of the most juicy, flavoursome tomatoes. My local Mt Pleasant farmers market has been offering vine tomatoes, big meaty heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. My husband has been requesting that I make … Continue reading
The Beaut patch
We have recently got back from a few days lazing at our bach named after the Isle of Beaut, Scotland (my husband ancestors hail from there). It is inland 170km from Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, well basically let me tell … Continue reading
All things pretty and nice
I woke up boxing day feeling energised to be creative. In fact I have been cooking up a storm in the lead up to Christmas even more than usual. It is a luxurious pleasure to have free time and endless … Continue reading
caramelised nuts – walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds
Salty, sweet, crunchy and utterly moorish. I am so proud of myself for finally getting around to making these, now I must stop eating them. I never realised just how easy it is to caramelise nuts. I have been in … Continue reading
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