To celebrate the launch of acclaimed New Zealand writer and New Zealand Woman’s Weekly columnist Wendyl Nissen’s new book, A Home Companion, New Zealand Woman’s Weekly and Allen & Unwin, invite you to an exclusive high tea with Wendyl Nissen hosted by New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Editor, Sido Kitchin.
Sido Kitchin talks with the author Wendyl about her new book, A Home Companion, before Wendyl demonstrates some of her favourite recipes and tips.
We will be hosting high tea in the following locations:
• Wellington, Wednesday 27 October, 12 to 2pm at the Museum Hotel
• Christchurch , Friday 29 October, 12 to 2pm at the Heritage Hotel Christchurch
• Auckland, Sunday 31 October, 2 to 4pm at the Heritage Hotel Auckland
Tickets are $65 and include high tea, a glass of bubbles and tea and coffee.
PLUS guests will take home a goody bag valued at over $90, which includes a signed copy of A Home Companion, a New Zealand Woman’s Weekly magazine, skincare treats from Living Nature and more!
Tickets are limited, so grab your girlfriends for an afternoon of fun, and purchase yours today!
To order visit http://www.nzmagazines.com/ or fill in the order form in this week’s issue of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.
And here is s sneak look at Wendyl's new book, but remember it is not published until 6 October.
My year of living like my grandmother
Wendyl Nissen
When Wendyl Nissen gave up her stressful corporate career to work from home she quickly discovered the joys of returning to a more old-fashioned style of living. Instead of rushing around the supermarket after work, she found herself with her own hens and a productive organic garden. Before long she had thrown out her harsh household cleaning products, replacing them with time-honoured (and cheaper) alternatives, such as baking soda and vinegar. Then she turned her eye to her bathroom cabinet, experimenting with natural beauty and health recipes. Eventually Wendyl’s house and garden, her dog and cats and even her caravan had all been transformed by her new-found green touch.
A Home Companion details a year in Wendyl’s journey towards living a life more like her grandmother’s. Wendyl describes each domestic discovery as she undertakes experiments, delighting when she has success, and making us laugh when it all goes wrong.
As well as being a great read, the book features Wendyl’s most popular and successful cleaning recipes, as well as instructions on how to easily make your own baby wipes, play dough, pizza bread, natural bug spray, doggy flea treats and even your own sunscreen.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wendyl Nissen is a veteran journalist and straight-talking broadcaster. Once an eager young newspaper journalist, she went on to become an influential editor, heading a string of high-profile women's magazines including Woman's Day, NZ Woman's Weekly, Cleo and Family Circle. She has also worked as a television producer, and has published two books, Bitch & Famous and Domestic Goddess on a Budget. Wendyl now writes columns for NZ Woman’s Weekly, Herald on Sunday and NZ Gardener and writes ‘Wendyl Wants to Know’ in the Weekend Herald, where she scrutinises the ingredients in processed food. She is also a regular commentator on Newstalk ZB. Wendyl lives in Grey Lynn with her husband, Paul Little, though she escapes as often as she can to her 1968 caravan at the beach.
PUBLISHING: Wednesday 6 October 2010
Allen & Unwin
NZRRP: $29.99
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