Japanese inspiration
A recent trip to Japan revived some of my ideas about the value of putting serious effort into creating aesthetic …
Author Archives: kiwihedonist
Great “glamping” customer service
Many years ago I spent a summer working for a holiday company on a campsite on the shores of Lake …
A journey through four decades of cuisine
I was recently involved in the planning for Nautilus Estate’s 30th vintage celebrations in Auckland (although sadly impending motherhood prevented …
Molecular Cuisine at home???
I found this book in the library, and pretty much read it in a single sitting. Inspired, I shopped online …
Wine and Elitism
I recently stumbled across this post in Metro Magazine, written by recent Booker Prize-winner Eleanor Catton about Literature and Elitism. …
WAM Champagne
The WAM (Winemaker’s Association Marlborough) Christmas Champagne tasting is now into its second year and is fast establishing itself as …
Taste of Auckland 2013
I love this event. Hedonists & gourmands from Auckland and beyond gather to enjoy food & wine in a relaxed …
Peonies and cherries
Although today grapes dominate the Marlborough landscape and yearly calendar, the passage of the months continues to be marked by …
La Boca Loca at Mahi Wines
Mahi winemaker Brian Bicknell is the ultimate host. Always willing to open up his hearth and his cellar to guests, …
Marlborough Wine Weekend – part 2 – Vineyard Trek & Twilight Garden Party
Day two dawned a little too early. At 8am, Clive Jones from Nautilus Estate was parked in my drive way …
