18/08: This event has been postponed due to the change to Alert Level 4. Bring along your best homemade baking for a chance to win the prestigious ‘Golden Spork’! 7pm – Doors open. Tables will be set up for you to display your baking. 7:20pm – Tasting, judging and voting for People’s Choice starts. Everyone attending can … Read more
By Aunty Rata Kia ora fellow trampers Snacks are very important on tramps and when engaging in other outdoor activities where shops are not close at hand. Nobody gets very far on an empty stomach. There are a few obvious things to take into account when choosing tramping snacks. Snacks need to be tasty, nutritious, … Read more
By Aunty Rata Kia ora fellow trampers I hope you managed to eat your fill of Easter eggs and hot cross buns over the holiday weekend. For some time Aunty Rata has been promising advice on baking the legendary Tararua biscuit. There are several reasons for the delay. First, I am rubbish at baking so … Read more