5 BOOKS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
AS ALWAYS, BOOKS MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT THIS MOTHER’S DAY. HERE ARE MY PICKS OF THE LATEST RELEASES
The Little Book of Mum (Wellbeck, $14.99)
Motherhood has highs and lows, as every Mum knows, and this lovely little book is all about providing a few moments of peace amidst the chaos. It’s a happy blend of wisdom and love, and full of inspiring quotes, useful tips, heartfelt reflections and amusing anecdotes, so is ideal for busy mums to dip in and out of.
Glossy by Nina-Sophia Miralles (Hachette, $37.99)
Vogue magazine has been part of women’s lives for the past 128 years. We last got a glimpse inside its extraordinary world with the hit documentary The September Issue. Now this fascinating book traces its previously untold history, from gossip magazine to style bible. This is a story of passion and power, and of course high fashion, as it takes us through two World Wars, and the ups and downs of those behind an iconic publication.
The Abundant Garden by Niva and Yotam Kay (Allen & Unwin, $45)
Growing your own veges has always been a Kiwi tradition, but Niva and Yotam Kay have gone next level. At Pakaraka Permaculture in the Coromandel, they grow over 8500kg of produce every season. They love sharing their passion for growing things and in this book have created a comprehensive guide to maintaining a productive vegetable garden. With a lot of focus on enhancing soil health and details on growing a wide variety of edibles, as well as recipes for ferments, preserves and pickles to use up all that homegrown goodness, this one is a gardener’s essential.
Simply Food by Eleanor Ozich (Penguin Random House, $45)
Putting healthy and delicious food on the table every night is one of the ongoing challenges of adult life. In Kiwi food writer and mum-of-three Eleanor Ozich’s latest book she presents 80 recipes that can be rustled up with 15 minutes of your time. Salads that are quickly tossed together, tasty lunchbox treats, easy tray bakes and one-pot dinners will expand your food repertoire without increasing the hours spent in the kitchen.
A High Country Life by Philippa Cameron (Allen & Unwin, $45)
Pip and her husband Joe farm cattle and merino sheep on a 40,000-hectare high country station in Otago. As chief cook, it falls on Pip to create hearty meals to feed a team of hungry workers. This beautiful memoir features some of her most trusted recipes, along with tales of the challenges and joys of everyday life in heartland New Zealand.