Infusion Food

 The vendor kindly swapped a plate of beef for a copy of my sketch.  Back to the days of singing for your supper - quite satisfying.

Ponsonby Central

 We visited one of Auckland's favourite foodiedestinations - Ponsonby Central.

The cool breeze and rain didn't bother us, and there was lots to sketch at every turn... plus a nice finish with beverages and Turkish coffee afterwards!

Local Mexican spices up the 'burbs

Mexican food is currently riding a bit of a popularity high in Auckland, with a proliferation of hipster Mexican cafes and even a SoCal styled food truck out there, all studiously and meticulously micro 'designed' to create that 'authentic' Mexican look.

Recently though, I visited Mexican Specialities, an old favourite in a very unassuming block of shops in suburban Ellerslie - it's definitely not where you'd expect to find possibly the best Mexican food in town. I dropped in for lunch and ordered the Enchilada Verde; Chicken, corn tortillas etc all submerged in an aromatic green sauce, it warmed up a cold late winters day!

I understand it's now their 10 year anniversary, so I say - ¡Feliz aniversario Mexican Specialities!

The White Lady

Sketching the famous White Lady with the Big Draw group on ANZAC Day.

Yummy Bakery

I still remember that I had my wee little culture shock when I first walked into the "Bakery" in New Zealand. I expected "Bakery" sells lots of kinds of breads just like this sketch. Because it is how "Bakery" means in Japan. Couldn't find lots of breads, but could find yummy pies, slices and donuts (with cream of course). It became my Sunday treat at little mall in Hamilton and it became what "Bakery"means for me in New Zealand. Then I moved to Auckland, found this shop called "Pandoro", they said they sell Italian bread. It remind me of what "Bakery" means in Japan again. Of course I love "Bakery" in NZ...can not live without it now days. At the same time I can not live without this kind of "Bakery" either!

This was my Sunday treat in Auckland. Waiting for my coffee with Croissant. ? Is this Italian?