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• A Lesson in How to Piss off Customers

  Stress and I are bosom buddies right now. The last few weeks have been a real low point in my relationship – I’m quite looking forward to having the wedding... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Three Takeaway Foods You Can Make at Home

  

  I had a pretty heavy post planned for today, but have decided to put it off for now. Enjoy the sweetness and light…It’s easy to succumb to fast food when... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A Kiwi Encounter on Motutapu Island

  

  As national mascots go, the kiwi ain’t all that impressive. It’s slow, flightless, practically blind. If Darwin had his way, this rare bird would probably be... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Rainstorms and Money Talks)

  

  I’ve had money on the brain even more often than normal lately (not helped by Women’s Money Week!) thanks to some financial setbacks. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Credit Card Perks – When Are They Worth It?

  

  It’s easy to get disheartened about your finances when you’re an avid reader of personal finance blogs. Like some people might read fashion magazines and quietl... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Love Where You Live: Auckland

  

  Since I have less than a month left in Auckland, Amber’s post on loving where you live struck a chord with me the other week.As a nearly lifelong resident in th... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Foods I Never Used to Like

  

  Believe it or not, I did not used to like any of the following vegetables. But I’ve seen the light. And I’m including a recipe for each to whet your... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Link Love (Powered by Daylight Savings and Almond Friands)

  

  It’s funny how things happen sometimes. I’ve had Chicago mentioned to me multiple times in recent weeks in conjunction with our upcoming trip. Is this a sign? Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Pursuits That Make for Better Hobbies Than Jobs

  Every so often I get comments asking why T doesn’t become a chef (see: Boyfriend in the kitchen). He also gets the same query in real life from friends once in ... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Kinds of Friends You Need

  Friends are awesome. We could leave it at that, and you’d know exactly what I mean.But it’s also super handy to have certain kinds of friends. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Boyfriend in the Kitchen: Duck, Mushrooms and More, Oh My

  

  A tad extravagant for a Saturday lunch? Perhaps…I’ll be honest: duck doesn’t really do it for me. It was the veggies – mushrooms, onions and basil – that I... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Morning Chills and Eclairs)

  

  I seriously don’t understand people who go tramping/hiking for fun. Back in high school, my friends and I’d go roaming around the bush/creeks/cliffs/beaches jus... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Friday Five: Awesome Food Apps

  

  Recommendations for food apps, please!I’ve been in a serious cooking funk lately, so I downloaded a couple of recipe apps in an effort to kickstart things again. Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A Meaty Matter

  It’s funny how your eating habits as a child can shape your eating habits as an adult. I’ve grown to like certain vegetables I would previously never have... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• New York, New York…

  

  My Evernote is (figuratively) bulging at the seams. I’ve finally seen fit to organise my notes into folders, and right now my note containing Things To See And... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Things I Wish American PF Bloggers Knew About New Zealand

  

  When I blog about something, unless I add a disclaimer, it’s usually the norm. I’m aware most of you guys are American and so I try to present a generally... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Confession Time: Naming My Fears

  

  By: kokorowashinjinTime for a few confessions. I can’t stop comparing myself to others. I have blogged about this before, yet I cannot break the habit. It’s an... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Fried Chicken and Trivia)

  

  It was a bit of a ranty pants week here on the blog. In case you missed it, I covered arranged marriages and name changing (in both cases, the comment threads... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Boyfriend in the Kitchen: Beef and Mushroom Noodles

  

  I’m embarrassed to admit it, but there’s nothing shameful about admitting the truth. RIGHT?T outcooks me in every possible way. He even makes better Chinese foo... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Bullshit-free Bride: On Marriage and Name Changing

  

  I struggled with deciding whether or not to write this post. While the name-changing thing has never been up for debate for me, I do have some strong feelings o... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL