Author, food & lifestyle writer, wardrobe stylist.
Embrace the everyday pleasure of eating, living and dressing well.
Do you remember the golden days of blogging?
Back when I started my Petite Kitchen blogger site (12 years ago!) I fell in love with everything it offered: connection, creativity, community, a feeling of intimacy. It was an online diary where you so kindly followed the cooking musings I had to share, and to my surprise, many of you stuck around to share your kitchen stories with me, too! I can't help but feel nostalgic thinking about it all. So much has happened since then. Eight books, five online courses, co-owning a Metro top 50 Cafe, raising three children, and more recently, moving with my family to an entirely new part of Aotearoa. And through it all, I still return to the simple joy of cooking and living well. This is what I love to share with you the most!In this online world, I find myself increasingly overwhelmed with all the fast-paced content and endless apps that send my head spinning. I wish to avoid getting caught up in it all and continue to seek out ways to bring things back to basics. This is why I'm so pleased to share with you my weekly Substack newsletter - The Art of Simple. Easy and streamlined, this fresh and simplified space allows me to post weekly recipes, musings and styling tips, and send them to your inbox simultaneously. It's an online diary where I can honestly share the wins and losses, and all that is romantic and beautiful. Less than one year in, and it’s already a best-seller! I would be so pleased for you to join me. 
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Simple recipes
Being a mother of three, my focus has always been on using easily accessible and cost-friendly ingredients. And when it comes to the recipes on my Substack, you’ll find the ingredient lists are simpler than ever. In usual style, many of the recipes are free of gluten and dairy, or can be easily adapted. I pride myself on creating everyday recipes that are practical and affordable, and won't have you spending hours slaving over the stove.
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Tips for styling your home & wardrobe
Each week, you'll receive a newsletter featuring an inspired new recipe, along with musings on living a simple, joy-filled life. You'll also find wardrobe and home styling tips as we settle into our new Raglan abode. Dressing well and creating a beautiful home space is just as exciting for me as whipping up a delicious meal to eat.
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Subscription details
I’m pleased to offer a free version where you can find many of my cherished recipes from over the years. However, you might be interested in upgrading to the paid version in order to unlock brand-new weekly recipes and tips, plus access to all previous cookery courses and content. This only costs $6 per month - the price of one coffee these days! You can also make the most of the yearly discount if you wish to choose this option.
