Red rice noodle salad with avocado, broccoli + soy ginger dressing
This week I’ve been trying to make more of an effort to eat a good lunch on the days I’m home. I seem to have fallen into a bit of a rut lately, quickly putting a couple of bits of bread into the toaster, then slapping on some butter and something else to call it […]
my favourite red lentil dhal with pickled coriander (cilantro) stalks
It’s no secret that I love spices. I’ve written about them numerous times before and use them in my cooking every day. Even just a teaspoon or two can elevate a dish from ok, to amazing. Dhal is one of those dishes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few different spices you […]
cabbage, coriander + sesame winter slaw
I’ve always felt a deep connection to this land where I was born and a deep yearning to know more about my Māori heritage. Being of mixed descent and growing up in a time where only the brave held (fiercely) onto their culture, it was not part of my upbringing, sadly. Te reo (the language) […]
Chickpea + paneer curry
Firstly, thanks so much for your enthusiasm on my last post! I was really worried I’d never feel the urge to return to this space, but I’m so glad I have. It feels great to be home… Speaking of home, I’ve seen a lot of it over the past week as my youngest was taken […]
Vegan pumpkin, lentil + kale bake
So, um, that 5 month break from this site just kinda happened. I hadn’t intended to stay away from this space for so long but lets just say it’s been one hell of an eventful start to the year. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you may have already heard me talking about […]
Nectarine and pickled cucumber rice paper rolls {vegan + gluten-free} #immigrantfoodstories
In all the years I’ve shared my stories in this space, something has always stopped me from sharing any of the most harrowing story I know. It’s never felt like my story to tell and even today, I feel a little nervous because it’s not my story. It never will be. But in light of […]
Plum, lemon + olive oil cakes {gluten + dairy-free}
I bid farewell to 2016 with a huge sigh of relief. Celebrity deaths, wars and Trump aside, it was a tough one for me personally. What started out as an exciting year and a move home to New Zealand, quickly turned into a year of looking within and digging deep to get through each day. […]