Almost a year ago on the 27th of May, I shared on Instagram that I resigned from Roots. I wrote “don’t ask me why, ask me what’s next.”
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What are you doing tomorrow? Come to Lyttelton. This Saturday the 23rd, I’m… https://t.co/eRLyuY8Ihb
(part 4/5) New Zealand is a much bigger country than people realize, but it is still untouched in so many ways. When it comes to food in New Zealand, there is so much untapped potential of local ingredients and… https://t.co/lB6gCZwUTl
There is no light without darkness. Often you have to suffer in order to grow.
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After the massive change that was the closure of Roots, I rediscovered the light inside of me, an excitement for the future and all its… https://t.co/XW26Rea4Xw
(Part 2/5) Learning and accepting to let go of something you love was the most incredible experience for me. Almost one year later to the date since I closed the doors of Roots, and I know I made the right decision.… https://t.co/2jMS6w7ZVs
(Part 1/5) On the 25th of May 2019, at 4:30 pm during the regular family meal at my restaurant Roots, I told my team that the dinner service starting in one hour was going to be the last one, our last service ever.… https://t.co/YvAd6B6rWQ
Artisan food producers don’t stop just because of the pandemic. I’m pretty sure they are enjoying some quiet time but they are still making what they love.
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@goatcranky is one of them, do you know their story? Have… https://t.co/fOXFDQCPHa
Do the right thing and support your people, your community, your home.
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Tomorrow is going to be different, that’s for sure. We have been given the opportunity for a fresh start, which is is both unique and something… https://t.co/wDvHvOh3HM
I didn’t know Instagram limits captions so here’s are some ways we can actively change things around our food culture moving forward:
- Support New Zealand-made products
- Shop local, organic, and less processed… https://t.co/NO3ibFDIYe
As the founder of @EatNewZealand I can see these times as a big opportunity for a fresh start, continuing our work towards a better food system in New Zealand. Now is the time to prioritise our people, culture, and… https://t.co/PGgESGl05m