The World’s Fastest Indian, by Roger Donaldson (Random House NZ, RRP $55) He’s a Kiwi icon and a good southern bloke but there are probably a lot of us who still don’t know as much about Burt Munro as we really should. Munro was a bit of a maverick: he had a love of...
New Zealand Barbecue Cookbook, by Simon & Alison Holst (Hyndman Publishing, RRP $19.99): Our summers here in the south might sometimes be a wee bit dodgy but when we do get a good weekend, there’s nothing better than cracking open a nice cold beer and cranking up the barbecue. If you’re sick of the...
Your Joking, by Mary Mountier (Grantham House Publishing, RRP $19.99): Did you spot the error in the title? If not, the tagline beneath the heading on the book’s cover might give you a hint: “including how to know the difference between your and you’re”. This brilliant wee gem of a book is a handy...
All About New Zealand Plants, by Dave Gunson (New Holland Publishers, RRP $24.99): If, like me, you’re not particularly good at identifying plants, this is the book for you. Artist-writer Dave Gunson has a nice touch with the illustrations, giving enough detail to make it easy for the reader to pinpoint what they are...
The Kiwi Beer Lover’s Cookbook, by Sam Cook (Hurricane Press, RRP $34.99): Now here’s something to get even the most reluctant cook into the kitchen: a book full of recipes involving beer. There’s everything from soups and salsa to chocolate brownies and even good old Kiwi afghans with beer icing. Chef and beer enthusiast...
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