Brendan Kitto aka Route52
Photographer Full article “KEEP CALM and ROCK ON”
February 2016
Askew One
“..the penny dropped for me that food is seen as this really benign and irrelevant thing, but it’s actually everything. And it pertains to every aspect of life on this planet. The environment, politics, trade and economics, health and wellbeing, preservation of culture; food is pretty much the single most important issue.” Full article “Askew One”
Vada Pao
Mumbai is fuelled by street food and every street has a cart of tasty morsels stoking the engines of it’s multitude. Vada Pao is possibly the most popular choice, found wherever you turn. It’s often referred to as “poor man’s food” because it’s cheap and filling, I’d add delicious to that list of reasons to try making some of these flavourful vegetarian potato burgers. Full article “Vada Pao”
Paletas
It’s a stinking hot summers day, you’re not moving anywhere for anybody, you’re staging a sit in in the hammock, who needs the beach. Luckily you had dregs in the vodka bottle, a spare punnet of strawberries, a lonely chilli and an old tin of mangoes to whip yourself up some refreshing treats yesterday in anticipation of today’s backyard holiday. Full article “Paletas”
Manaakitanga
“enhance the mana of those around you”
By Carrie Stoddart-Smith @Ellipsister
(Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tautahi, Ngāti Rehia) Full article “Manaakitanga”
Bangkok
Tony, real name John? Travel agent with a side curry hustle? Or cult leader versed in the masala arts? Full article “Bangkok”
Seaweed Sauce
It’s a beautiful, wild, frustrating walk along the beach after a summer storm. The sea has offered up a myriad of beautiful seaweed and I want to make salad, at the very least but with a mind to doing so much more. The frustration comes with the lack of information out there on what we can and can’t eat and what to do specifically with different varieties. Full article “Seaweed Sauce”
Umami
u-ma-mi
noun /u:’ma:mi/
A category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavour of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate. Full article “Umami”
Diwali Adventure
A Coming Light: Goa and the Demons of Diwali
Excerpt from ‘Explaining Nothing: What I Learned in India’ by Dan Kelly (@elhombre_delsur), first published by Counterpress in August 2015, Pondicherry, India. (@counter_press)
Full article “Diwali Adventure”
Honebegood
I saw Johnny Hartnett (@honebegood) post a picture of that day’s work attire on Instagram and it gave me the idea that we should profile the personalities in New Zealand hospitality. So it seemed appropriate he was the first subject. Full article “Honebegood”
Khao Tom Moo
Khao Tom Moo (Rice porridge with pork) – serves 2 – 3 Full article “Khao Tom Moo”
Carne Deshebrada en Salsa Roja
I’ve sadly not been to Mexico yet but I try to travel there regularly with my taste buds. I love both the informality and the vibrancy of it’s cuisine and any excuse to justify tequila with dinner. Full article “Carne Deshebrada en Salsa Roja”
Why I Like Apero
Salty, sweet, tangy, tart, crunchy and surprisingly light, the goat cheese croquettes with Kaimahi honey at Apero are the perfect start to any dinner. I’ve had them many times before because I have to say, unreservedly, that I love Apero. Full article “Why I Like Apero”
Songs for summer
by Martyn Pepperell
Depending on where you are in the country, summer either has or is hopefully about to, arrive. Summer in New Zealand means festivals, outdoor fairs, barbeques, trips to the beach and the park, questionable fashion choices; and even more questionable life decisions (ha!). Full article “Songs for summer”
Mumbai Chaat
One of the great joys of travelling in countries with a strong food culture is the ability to find a cheap snack at any time via the street side vendors and stalls. For a local version, vegetarian diner Mumbai Chaat in Sandringham (1A Kitchener Rd, there is another branch in Blockhouse Bay Auckland only) may be as close as you can get. Full article “Mumbai Chaat”
Urban Garden Hacks
I’m still learning in the garden. I guess even the most experienced gardener will always be learning but I wouldn’t call myself an experienced gardener, rather a slightly obsessive advanced amateur. Full article “Urban Garden Hacks”
Fonterra
An emerging New Zealand based photographer, Anton Maurer travels the country extensively, photographing the effects of the global growth based economy on the unique South Pacific environment. Full article “Fonterra”
Bread, Wine, Chocolate
Is sustainability a Garden of Eden fantasy?
A big squirming knot of factors needs to change before our life as humans on earth is ‘sustainable’. Full article “Is sustainability a Garden of Eden fantasy?”
HARVESTED
“I don’t want to waste the waste” Full article “HARVESTED”
Scotch Eggs
Perfect picnic food, Scotch eggs are popping up on menus everywhere from Wellington’s Field & Green to London’s seriously cool Grain Store. Full article “Scotch Eggs”
Preserve your sanity
By Ralph Jenner
If you’re low on funds and or time, this is the recipe for you. It’s also piss easy so chances are you won’t muck it up. Full article “Preserve your sanity”
Ginny’s Jam
A gift of plums from Fiona Smith’s tree in Western Springs, slightly overripe, is either going to be devoured as is, stewed or alternatively made into jam. Full article “Ginny’s Jam”
Kelmarna ft. Orphan’s Kitchen Hangi
Kelmarna Gardens and City Farm is an oasis within the city and a hidden gem, transporting you into another world beyond the busy hustle of Auckland.
Full article “Kelmarna ft. Orphan’s Kitchen Hangi”