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…
Month: November 2009
Easy barbecue ideas for summer
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…
Wordy help at hand
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…
Planting a seed of knowledge
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…
Beer recipes a pleasant surprise
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…