19 August 2010

TOURING WITH THE NEW ZEALAND VEGETABLE COOKBOOK

We're on our book tour! My co-authors, Ginny and Kathy, joined me last night at a delightful evening hosted by Kim Pittar at Muir's bookstore in Gisborne. Lot of lovely veggie talk and questions from the audience. A great crowd turned out, enjoyed Millton lovely local wine, ate the delightful nibbles (some from the book) prepared in the cafe upstairs and bought a stack of books.

We are staying in the Senator Motor Inn with huge rooms, great value (see the first light view in the pic above) and ate at USSCo, where owner/chef Thomas, formerly of The Bach in Taupo cooked hearty tasty meals. Perfect duck confit, lovely crisp crackling on the pork and fresh John Dory. All with heaps of vegies. Another lovely local wine, TW chardonnay. Yum.

Off to Napier and Havelock North today. This is fun and thanks to Turners and Growers for making it all possible.