I do wonder what the early European settlers to New Zealand were thinking when they loaded their menagerie on the boats. What must have been on their mind when they added hedgehogs to their payload? Perhaps they thought they were bringing a potential washer woman,... Of all the foodie production systems I have a fascination with its wine making. This was first sparked when we visited Cape Town, South Africa on holiday many years ago when we toured the luscious wine region of Stellenbosch. It was during my virgin wine tasting... Factory production systems have always fascinated me. How systems and processes work together to create products often at high speed and precision accuracy. Our barn is turning into a plant factory although more of a prototype production line without high levels... Paths and foundations are essential infrastructure but rarely celebrated for their engineering prowess. To me celery is the culinary equivalent. That ingredient that is important to have but as an accompaniment rather than a dish in itself. I know there are lots... Bright Spring days are bringing new adventures to Domestic Executive HQ. It’s as though nature has truly woken up from it’s winter hibernation after a few weeks of fitful slumber. The bassets and I have been drinking in the rays and enjoying the warm.... 