Lucy Corry's Blog

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Cold comfort

A freezer full of leftovers is the equivalent to money gaining interest in the bank, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Sickness benefits

Lucy ponders the much-debated approaches to combatting winter ills — from wholesome tonics to intoxicating tipples.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: 6 cookbooks to read in bed

To read a cookbook in bed, says Lucy Corry, is to surrender to inaction and read for pure pleasure.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Some like it hot

Forget oil heaters or fireplaces — Lucy Corry heats up with spice.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Less pressure takes the cake

Birthday cakes taste just as good with a less-is-more approach, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Not a lady who lunches

A startling confession from Lucy Corry — she just doesn’t enjoy lunch.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: The rise of the Splayd

Lucy Corry encounters a historical figure in the world of cutlery.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Out, damned spot!

A food writer meets her greatest enemy — the dirty kitchen cupboard.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: What you knead to know about hot cross buns

Lucy, who once skipped a party in order to perfect her hot cross bun dough, shares her most successful recipes and tips ahead of Good Friday.

Lucy Corry's Blog: A cure for garden heartbreak

Lucy Corry heals her heartbreak with an off-site garden adventure.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Nice foodie people on the internet

Lucy Corry offers a cure for those with an addiction to mindless scrolling through social media.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: We all scream for ice cream

Lucy Corry pens a love letter to one of her great loves in life — ice cream.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: A recipe for a good holiday

The magic of baches is in their ability to show you the beauty of the small things in life, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: Culinary resolutions for 2021

Lucy Corry reminisces on her gastronomical habits of the past in preparation for the future.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: The best things I ate in 2020

From budget eats to keeping it local, the best way to remember 2020 is through good food, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry’s Blog: A survivor's guide to Christmas

Christmas is a scenic marathon, says Lucy Corry, not a sprinting race.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Stirring up Christmas traditions

Nostalgia tastes good but her mum's Christmas cake tastes better, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Bring back the tablecloth

The tablecloth has a magical ability to add just enough polish to maintain the façade of normality, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Kitchens I have known (and loved)

Lucy has seen her fair share of kitchens, some more a cupboard than culinary retreat. She reflects on the best and the worst ahead of moving house — and kitchen.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Say cheese

Life without cheese is no way to live. And if lockdown limits its supply, thou shall make it from scratch, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry's Blog: A guide for rusty diners

Been eating at home of late? Lucy offers an etiquette cheat-sheet for those venturing out of the kitchen.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Let's not do brunch

Why would anyone willingly opt for one meal instead of two? Lucy takes a controversial stance on a weekend favourite.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Going nuts for nut butter

Does New Zealand make the world's best peanut butter? Lucy Corry takes on Aotearoa's best while sharing some tips and tricks for homemade nut butters.

Lucy Corry's Blog: My top 10 kitchen curios

Suspicious of pristine Insta-worthy kitchens, Lucy reveals the shabby kitchenware that makes a regular appearance in her day-to-day cooking.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Is life too short to grate a carrot?

Has the world gone mad with its plastic-clad fruit and pre-grated carrots? It's complicated, says Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry's Blog: A toast to the toastie

Lucy breaks down the essentials of a good toasted sandwich.

Lucy Corry's blog: What is NZ's most comforting biscuit?

Lucy Corry picks a controversial winner in her search for New Zealand's most delicious and dunkable cookie.

Lucy Corry's Blog: DIY Marshmallow Easter Eggs

Lucy takes her mind off the lockdown with her delicious homemade marshmallow Easter eggs.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Well-bread

Worried about running out of bread? Step away from the supermarket and make your own, suggests Lucy Corry.

Lucy Corry's Blog: The power of comfort food

As the world panic-buys and self-isolates, Lucy Corry switches on her oven in an effort to spread the love.

Lucy Corry's Blog: How to break up with paper towels

Lucy decides to end her love affair with paper towels in the name of the environment.

Lucy Corry's Blog: Cooking for one

Ryvita and cream cheese, anyone? Lucy Corry attempts to swap her snacking ways for single-serving, homemade meals.

Lucy Corry: The city dweller's guide to foraging

Even city dwellers can forage for edible finds with a few rudimentary guidelines to keep the tummy happy and the neighbours sweet, says Lucy Corry

Lucy Corry's Blog: Is there such thing as too much ice cream?

Lucy proposes an end to lake-sized lattes and tower-high ice creams — to all the gargantuan portions plaguing New Zealand cafés and restaurants.