Library Notes 18 January 2017
Published on January 11, 2017
Join us in Stu’s Kitchen
We’d love to see you at our first book launch of 2017. Stu Frith, station manager of International Connection Radio, based at Foxton Beach, has written a cook book called Stu’s Kitchen. Stu describes the book as “a slice of great kiwi recipes all our classic favourites”.
The launch of Stu’s Kitchen is at Te Takere at 10.30am on Tuesday 31 January. Copies of the book are available to purchase at the launch as will some of the jams and relishes he has been busy making. Come and have a cup of tea with us and enjoy a taste of some of Stu’s home made preserves.
Experimenting with new recipes, particularly with fresh produce, is a popular past-time at this time of year. Some of these new cookbooks, held in the library, may give you some inspiration and ideas to try:
Gather : fresh, tasty recipes for sharing by Tim Read
“This warm, stylish cookbook is full of great on-trend recipes that suit today's lifestyle of relaxed eating using fresh seasonal produce. Tim Read, the latest MasterChef NZ winner, delivers excellent recipes with an emphasis on generosity, freshness, and ease of preparation.”
Here’s one to check out as you prepare to head back to work and get the kids organised for school with tasty and healthy lunches:
Lunch on the go: over 75 delicious and healthy dishes for kids and adults alike
“Wave goodbye to boring store-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care--the healthier, tastier and cheaper option.”
This next title will give you some ideas on how to preserve some of that yummy produce that you have in abundance at the moment, whether it be pick-your-own berries or tomatoes and courgettes from the garden:
Cornersmith : recipes from the cafe and picklery by Alex Elliott-Howery and James Grant
“Awarded best cafe in Sydney, Cornersmith is one of the most cutting edge food venues around, and has been likened to Ottolenghi. It is renowned for its pickles, chutneys, jams and homemade cheeses; its salads and platters; and its barter system that encourages visitors to trade produce from their own back gardens. The book invites you to try your hand at preserving fruit and vegetables when they are at the height of their ripeness, to consider the seasons and to reduce food wastage.”
Happy reading and happy eating.
Top 10 books
New Adult Fiction
Lyrebird by Cecelia Ahern
The Spy by Paulo Coelho
The Crossroads by Pamela Cook
The Christmas Card by Dilly Court
A High Mortality of Doves by Kate Ellis
A Place to Stay by Jennie Jones
The Missing Hours by Emma Kavanagh
Deathlist by Chris Ryan
Dead Man’s Steel by Luke Scull
If You Dare by Erica Spindler
What’s on in Te Takere
Exhibitions
Jeanette Gilroy Art and Meredith Parkin Photography Exhibition – 17 January to 6 February
Monday to Friday
Volunteer Resource Centre: Talk to the Volunteer Resource Centre about becoming a volunteer. They can help you match your individual skills and interests with a large number of groups who need volunteers. 10am - 12 noon.
Family and local history: Call into the Heritage Room for help and advice on researching your family tree. 10am-3pm.
Friends of Horowhenua Libraries Book Sale – on at Te Takere until 20 January.
Today – Wednesday 18 January
Social crochet and coffee club: Jenny Goyne will teach you to crochet, or bring you own craft project along and join in the coffee and chat and meet new friends 10.30am.
Kate Martin Dance workshop: Contact Youth Space 10am-2.30pm
Thursday
JP Service Centre Shannon Library 2-3pm
Friday
Lunchtime music: Max Lyons 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Youth Cooking: Contact Youth Space 3.45pm
Saturday
Monday
Closed for Wellington Anniversary Day
Tuesday
Young Parent Coffee Group: Contact Youth Space 10am
JP Service Centre: Kowhai Room, Te Takere 11.30am-1.30pm
Guitar Club: Contact Youth Space 4-5pm
Wednesday 25 January
Social crochet and coffee club: Jenny Goyne will teach you to crochet, or bring you own craft project along and join in the coffee and chat and meet new friends 10.30am
Learn new skills
Thursday 19 January
Stepping Up: Digital Devices 10am-11am
Tuesday 24 January
Stepping Up: Digital Devices 10am-11am