This week I have read and enjoyed Fiona Kidman's memoirs - At the end of Darwin Rd [Kerikeri where she grew up]. She wrote the book in the Katherine Mansfield House in Menton and , just as she describes a 50s and 60s NZ childhood and teen time, she evokes the Mediterranean atmosphere there brilliantly. It was a happy time for her and her husband. She had an interesting though not an easy life as a writer in the 60s and 70s. She is writing a second volume , by which time I hope to have reread her novels.
Now I am on to Shonagh Koea's "sad and moving book" about her life. Her father was a violent man and tormented his wife and daughter. Anyway there are lots of happier memories too often focussing on those that are linked to food or a particular dish , for which she gives the recipe. So far fish pie, marmelade loaf, shortbread, marmelade - all quite basic things , but I might be inspired to make some of them - and record some of my favourite recipes for posterity in my blog.
Summer is drawing to a close - the days are still great but there is a coolness in the air morning and night.
Now I am on to Shonagh Koea's "sad and moving book" about her life. Her father was a violent man and tormented his wife and daughter. Anyway there are lots of happier memories too often focussing on those that are linked to food or a particular dish , for which she gives the recipe. So far fish pie, marmelade loaf, shortbread, marmelade - all quite basic things , but I might be inspired to make some of them - and record some of my favourite recipes for posterity in my blog.
Summer is drawing to a close - the days are still great but there is a coolness in the air morning and night.
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