Archive for February 2007

For Lactose-Loving Eyes Only

by Annie N on February 16, 2007 (0) Comments

I spent yesterday afternoon in the company of a bevy of long-lash’d ladies–a dream come true for bovinatics. These beautiful dairy queens, a Holstein-Friesian breed, were an olfactory repreive after Wednesday’s pig trip. Ryan, Porky’s ...

Lemon Crepes with Sugar

by Annie N on February 13, 2007 (0) Comments

In New Zealand, the first tree everyone plants in their yard is usually a lemon tree. Next to follow is usually a grapefruit tree, and then almost literally anything else you fancy, because the climate is celestial. One morning I woke to find Hayley making this for breakfast. ...

Potatoes with Mint

by Annie N on February 13, 2007 (0) Comments

Mint grows prolifically world-wide, and potatoes (in season in NZ, but delicious from winter storage in NYC) can’t be beat year-round. Hayley introduced me to a New Zealand classic salad recipe that got “two utensils up!” from her son Sam.

Potato Salad with Mint 8-12 baby new potatoes, washed ...

Birthday Feast(s)!

by Annie N on February 11, 2007 (0) Comments

I imagine many of us make Quesadillas the same way: a bit of olive oil on a pan, a few torillas, some cheese and an assortment of veggies tucked deliciously inside. Our twist for the debut of ...

What to Eat during a Near-Death Experience

by Annie N on February 11, 2007 (0) Comments

The last day I had as a 23-year-old, I attempted a summit climb of New Plymouth’s volcano, Mt. Taranaki. It’s important to prepare for a big climb. But I did not. I haven’t hiked anything in about a decade. I got lost in a cloud, fell ...

Maori Feast in Rotorua

by Annie N on February 11, 2007 (0) Comments

I spent about 18 hours in the city of Rotorua. I was able to cram ...

Good Day from Flaxmill Bay

by Annie N on February 5, 2007 (0) Comments

Every morning I wake up to this. Compounding my fortune is the abundance of FEIJOA, a funny little ...