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Japanese inspiration

19/07/2015

A recent trip to Japan revived some of my ideas about the value of putting serious effort into creating aesthetic …

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Great “glamping” customer service

31/07/2014

Many years ago I spent a summer working for a holiday company on a campsite on the shores of Lake …

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A journey through four decades of cuisine

30/07/2014

I was recently involved in the planning for Nautilus Estate’s 30th vintage celebrations in Auckland (although sadly impending motherhood prevented …

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Molecular Cuisine at home???

13/05/2014

I found this book in the library, and pretty much read it in a single sitting. Inspired, I shopped online …

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Wine and Elitism

01/05/2014

I recently stumbled across this post in Metro Magazine, written by recent Booker Prize-winner Eleanor Catton about Literature and Elitism. …

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WAM Champagne

17/12/2013

The WAM (Winemaker’s Association Marlborough) Christmas Champagne tasting is now into its second year and is fast establishing itself as …

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Taste of Auckland 2013

04/12/2013

I love this event. Hedonists & gourmands from Auckland and beyond gather to enjoy food & wine in a relaxed …

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Peonies and cherries

23/11/2013

Although today grapes dominate the Marlborough landscape and yearly calendar, the passage of the months continues to be marked by …

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La Boca Loca at Mahi Wines

18/11/2013

Mahi winemaker Brian Bicknell is the ultimate host. Always willing to open up his hearth and his cellar to guests, …

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Marlborough Wine Weekend – part 2 – Vineyard Trek & Twilight Garden Party

09/11/2013

Day two dawned a little too early. At 8am, Clive Jones from Nautilus Estate was parked in my drive way …

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