Welcome, lovely friend!
I first started writing this blog almost a decade ago, and gosh, so much has happened since then. In the beginning, I called this space Petite Kitchen named after the tiny art deco apartment we were living in at the time. It was a journal of sorts, inspired by our daughter Bella and my mission to heal her health issues naturally through whole foods and natural living.
What followed was a whirlwind couple of years. My first two cookbooks became number-one best sellers and were translated into multiple languages. Furthermore, I fulfilled a lifelong dream and co-founded a Metro top 50 Auckland Cafe called Mondays. During this time, I also had the opportunity to write for some fantastic publications such as VIVA - The New Zealand Herald, The Telegraph and The Guardian.
Despite being at the top of my career, I felt a sudden yearning to slow down and enjoy a much calmer way of life. My family and I made the decision to move out of the city, and raise our three young children in a West Coast surf town called Piha. Shedding unnecessary clutter and adopting a simpler style of living, I’ve since found myself with far more time and energy to appreciate family, friends and the small, beautiful pleasures in life.
Fast forward to now, and you’ll find me pottering around at home while also quietly working away on my 7th book and online cooking course. You can find out more about that here.
My philosophy has always been simple and straightforward when it comes to cooking. I believe food can make us feel joyful, energetic and nourished and this doesn't mean I spend hours on end making fancy, extravagant or expensive dishes – in fact, it's quite the opposite.
This simple approach is what 1000’s of readers around the world have come to love and enjoy. I hope you will find joy in what I have to offer you, and if you’d like to reach out, I would love to hear from you.
