Mike Bown

A brief history of NZ's first steam locomotive built by Dunedin engineering firm R.S. Sparrow & Sons in 1872 which ran on the wooden-railed Foxton tramway

Sep 24, 2011 - Mike Bown

A quick and easy way to make Italian style ciabatta without kneading - just a few simple steps and a convenient rest while the yeast does all the work!

Feb 18, 2011 - Mike Bown

An easy, healthy low fat cookie recipe for delicious crisp biscotti made by the traditional twice baked method. A perfect snack for your tea or coffee break

Feb 3, 2011 - Mike Bown

On a hill above Waimate, NZ, a white horse sculpture commemorates the role of Clydesdale draught horses in the development and settlement of pioneer farms

Jan 28, 2011 - Mike Bown

A quick and easy recipe for a moist, light fruit teacake - a delicious accompaniment to a refreshing cup of tea or coffee.

Aug 17, 2010 - Mike Bown

This memorial to Scott of the Antarctic is special because it overlooks Port Chalmers, the final port of departure for the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition.

Aug 16, 2010 - Mike Bown

A vegetarian version of the classic Mexican style chili, full of flavour but low in salt and suitable for gluten free diets.

Jun 12, 2010 - Mike Bown

A list of plants commonly found on farms and in many ornamental gardens that are poisonous to goats, sheep, cattle and horses.

Jun 8, 2010 - Mike Bown

Ten common ornamental garden plants and weeds are regularly involved in childhood poisonings due to ingestion or contact with harmful plant parts.

Jun 5, 2010 - Mike Bown

A compost heap supports a complex and dynamic ecological food-web of microorganisms which break down organic matter and release nutrients to create humus.

May 23, 2010 - Mike Bown