Well, I’m pretty happy with my attempt at Southern hemisphere Poutine – A Canadian national dish.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Kiwi meat pie equivalent I’ve posted the CBC’s “Vive La Poutine.” (Yes that is 1991!)
Poutine steps:
Get cheese curd from Moore Wilsons, plus lovely beef and red wine stock for gravy
Whip up thick gravy
Walk to local chip shop and buy 2 scoops chips
Pile chips in bowl, then the cheese curd and then coat with gravy
Voila – Poutine. Artery bi-pass success!
Next time I will get cheese curds – the plural. Not cheese curd – the singular, which is a thick, sticky more liquidly type of curd. I suppose it’s the type Miss Muffet had on her whey.
The best poutine we’ve ever had is the small poutine shop on Commercial, in Vancouver. Apparently they import their curd from Quebec – oui, oui! Yes, Jeff is lovin’ his poutine.
He’s looking to bring local designer together to paint, scribble and draw across the plain walls at Riddiford Adelaide, John and Hanson Streets. It’s all a part of his research proposal to bring people together: landowners, creative types and the community.
I see this wall every day and I’m delighted that talented designers will un-bore it!
The lovely crew at Starfish and the equally lovely Thomas and Hannah of World Sweet World invited me to come along and plant some trees with Project Crimson. I couldn’t think of a nicer thing to do on World Environment Day.
Project Crimson aims to help pohutukawa and rata once again flourish around New Zealand. And Ian Galloway Park, at the edge of the Wilton bush reserve, was a spot in need of some trees.
Along with school groups, parks volunteers and local businesses we dug, tipped and gently pat down young rata trees.
It was the perfect day to be outside and enjoy a clear, warm Wellington winters day.
Thanks to everyone who made todays event such fun. It was incredibly well organised.
And my special thanks to all the mother’s who made such delicious treats! Yum :)
Sunday was an adventure day with my friend Pip, and her cousin, aboard the Seal Coast Safari.
Now, I’ve been to the Red Rocks before. I’ve explored the beaches and heard the seals bark. I’ve spent several afternoons on that beautiful coast. Still, the Seal Coast Safari sounded intriguing: 4×4ing through private farm land, afternoon tea and fellow travelers.
Part of the joy was seeing the wild Wellington coast through the eyes of visitors. It is such a beautiful spot here.
And more joy hearing 6 year old Madelines’ squeaks of German joy as we bounded across the rocks and tilted up step hills. I haven’t laughed and smiled so much in an age.
Nathan Gray was our lovely costal guide. Apart from being an incredibly nice and knowledgeable guy Nathan walked the Great Wall of China and wrote about his experience. We couldn’t have had a better host.
If you have family or friends visiting you in Wellington the Seal Coast Safari is a great way to spend an afternoon. It was truly delightful and highly recommended.
The details: Book at the Wellington Information Centre or call them on 0800 732 5277. It was $100 per adult for the afternoon tour, complete with yummy muffin and hot drink :)
