Amanda Thompson is an opinionated lady living in rural New Zealand
'I wonder what went through his head every Anzac Day, every year. Maybe you could be forgiven for just wanting to get blitzed and forget about it altogether.'
Hollow ones, filled ones, cheap ones, luxury buys, chonkin' big boys and mini snackettes – which will reign supreme?
For one crazy, beautiful day this week, you could've bought a bathtub of toms for a handful of coins. But what to do with them?
Under any online photo of a plus-size woman there's almost always a stream of abusive and cruel comments. What would fat women say back?
Which meat-free snarler should grace your summer barbie?
Summer holidays got you dreaming of a happier, easier, gentler life in the provinces? Amanda Thompson actually made the move, and has some real talk on what to expect.
Whipping up a light-as-air sponge is easy when you live in the literal future (ie have access to an electric beater).
'I know you don’t need me any more and I’m happy with that. It’s the way it should be.'
An entirely hypothetical guide to cultivating your own cannabis plants.
Because nothing says 'thanks Dad!' than a bag of pork crackling.
It's billed as 2020's feel good Kiwi comedy, but how dark does this gentle romcom really get?
Fame, fortune, where you left your keys – the tea leaves will tell all.
Wrapping everyone in a blanket of love, whakapapa and mauri: the brave, exuberant and generous fabric art of Maungarongo Te Kawa
No flour? No problem. This recipe has you covered.
What's an Ōamaru sweet maker doing giving away a product remarkably similar to the late, lamented Snifter?
If you've got some stale bread, butter and milk, you've got yourself pudding.
Dealing with grief is hard. Comfort carbs make it a little bit easier, says Amanda Thompson.
Summer holidays got you dreaming of a happier, easier, gentler life in the provinces? Amanda Thompson actually made the move, and has some real talk on what to expect.
Whether you're a hungover mess, on a road trip with fractious children or just a bit hot and thirsty, ice blocks are the answer. But not all are created equal, finds Amanda Thompson.
The Weird Old Guy with a ponytail who no one really knows, and 11 more oddly specific characters you'll probably encounter this Christmas.
It's accepted wisdom that a box of assorted chocolates is the perfect Christmas gift for one and all. But now Roses are rubbish, what to choose? Amanda Thompson is here to help.
Sure, everything around you might be reproducing with disgusting enthusiasm, but at least there's asparagus. Here's a vinaigrette to save the day.
Planning a big blowout of illicit dairy deliciousness? This is the brownie for you.
Amanda Thompson spends a day with the New Zealand men's roller derby squad as they prepare for next year's world champs in the US.
At school camp, the children are banned from having phones, laptops, lollies, chocolate, money, cotton clothing or independent thoughts. They, are, however, allowed home baking – but it's gotta be hearty.
Sure, it's not as easy to love as the versatile lemon or the alluring tangelo, but the grapefruit has its place, says Amanda Thompson – and that place is on your toast.
