This blog is a fun and informative insight into my life as an artist and my life living in an art studio, literally living in my studio, in rural Whanganui, New Zealand. As a glass artist situated in the country I have learned a few tricks I would like to share, along with how to apply a good amount of sustainable practices in our fast paced world.
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Spicy Buns Anytime!
Spicy buns, hot cross buns, hot cross-less buns or whatever you like to call them. My absolute favourite to make and eat. For many years I made spicy buns (hot cross-less buns as I usually call them) by hand. Then I transitioned onto using my bread maker, which I continue to do now. This year…
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Breads in the Studio
As an avid bread maker, Easter is one of my yearly highlights as I love to make hot cross buns. This year will be no exception to my rule! But first, the basics. Having found purchasing some of the ingredients difficult due to the demand on basics (mainly yeast and flour), I have concentrated my…
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Working in Isolation
Working in isolation isn’t too much different to my normal routine. Except I don’t have any visitors! Those who know me know I love to bake, for my family, friends, students and the many people who visit or stay. Baking, as with my glass making, is a way I can emotionally (de-stress!) and creatively express…
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The Beginning
I am the oldest of three children born in a small rural New Zealand town and I have never known my father. I will forever have fond memories of living with my grandparents. They instilled in me at a very young age that keeping busy was a way to ensure my sense of self worth…