ngā pukapuka ma te hōtoke (books for the winter) tucking myself up against the wild winter weather that’s rolling over Hahei, compiling a list of books that are perfect for a bit of armchair adventuring on this mercurial afternoon. i am drawn to the wandering, wondering nature of these books — all four tugging me […]
1 // there: an incredible – and memorable – second visit to the highlands of scotland. one of the places we could both return to again and again. april 2011 2 // here: we get up early and i spray & scrub the deck whilst nic shops then makes breakfast. friends due over for a […]
a pink sunset, shetland. canon 5d mkii
artisan roast, broughton st +++ Take sweet peppers, red ones are fine, orange acceptable. Hold skins to direct heat – driftwood flame or naked gas. Turn as they blister. Don’t do your own skin at the same time. Allow them to blacken. Cool slightly then peel. Some say it’s easier if you seal them hot […]
we all stand guard for 15 years. barrel art by Michael Johnson 3883 bottles of whisky… the largest collection in the world. the oldest bottles date back to 1897. shame to leave it all unopened i reckon! +++ visiting: the whisky experience drinking: crazy good cocktails under the stairs dining: at the outsider