I emigrated to NZ from England in 1975, I have 3 children, 2 sons and a daughter, a husband, and two cats. My husband (No 2!!!) is a Kiwi. We have just retired from Dairy Farming, and have built a gorgeous house in New Plymouth. I love to bake, and I love to make all kinds of breads. I also like to cook Indian, Chinese, and especially, I like to cook traditional English dishes, like Pork Pie, and Mushy Peas with Faggots! My second son, Vinnie, likes me to do the prodigal son thing when he comes to visit from Wellington (4-1/2hrs drive), that is, hurl a roast of pork into the oven - boring, but he loves it. I have made some fabulous gateaux for Cake Auctions at my daughter's Primary School, also my eldest son's 21st cake. I am well known for making lots of fancy breads too. These are many and varied!!! You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs, excuse the pun. I have had exploding baked apples (forgot to score the skin), forgot to put the yeast in bread, you name it, I have done it, or forgot to do it!!! A touch of the mad cow, there.