Posts by Ben Grogan
Beef Bourguignon
It’s always handy to have a hearty and flavoursome stew recipe on hand. This one develops flavour over time, making it taste even better the following day.
Read MoreAdjusting to Alone
Michelle opens up about the feelings surrounding her solo Otago Central Rail Trail cycle trip and the scenery she documented along the way.
Read MoreMāpiu
Kim lives with her husband David on his family farm in Māpiu, where she has planted roots and been enveloped by the town’s tight-knit community.
Read MoreA Call Away
Long-time sheep and beef farmer Jen Le Pine, 50, fills her cup with volunteering in the Cheviot community.
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Finding their Farm
Charlotte Plummer
Moving is never easy, least of all when you’re headed across the ocean to make a home in a new country. Meet Charlotte Plummer, balancing her veterinary career with farming in Morrinsville.
Read MoreBecoming a Mother
When Eloise and her husband purchased virgin land near Whangārei Heads, they wanted to have a go at living in a yurt off-grid.
Read MoreSavoury Herb Shortbread
These are ridiculously moreish. They make a nice change from a sweet biscuit in the afternoon, and are great at aperitivo time!
Read MoreMoments, Kōanga Spring 2023
I have always loved this picture. To be honest, I have no idea why Anton, 9, was up on top of the washing line, or how on earth he got up there.
Read MoreFrolic Frocks
As the weather shifts and the sun warms cool skin, our clothes reflect the optimism in the air – light, colourful garments in cotton and linen that raise the spirits.
Read MoreA Peaceful Place
From her home in Geraldine, Renee (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu) reflects on how her upbringing has influenced how she is committed to raising her two children with gentleness.
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