Anne Nelson

Sep 25, 2024 | the-tls.co.uk | Roger Domeneghetti |Aliya Whiteley |Andrew Irwin |Anne Nelson

For such small fish, anchovies pack a big punch. They can be eaten on their own or as part of almost any dish, from pasta sauces to vinaigrettes. Yet for every person who loves them there will be another for whom they provoke the deepest revulsion. Christopher Beckman’s fascinating history explores this polarized relationship in the culinary outlooks of five countries: Britain, France, Italy, Spain and the US. It’s a story of changing tastes, of class and of regional and cultural differences.

Jan 13, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Anne Nelson

If you walk through an old cemetery during your travels this summer, it’s more than likely you’ll find that many of the headstones and grave sites are derelict and neglected. While there is a certain charm to places that feel forgotten, we have to ask ourselves what this says about how we value our ancestors and the heritage of our districts. Councils manage public cemeteries and this usually includes the grounds and burials.

Dec 10, 2023 | times-age.co.nz | Anne Nelson

One day at the little Wairarapa primary school I attended in the 1960s, I made a choice that set me on a course to be a reader for the rest of my life. As all the kids rushed outside for playtime, I asked our teacher if I could stay inside and read in the little library at the back of our classroom. The teacher agreed and a new practice was born in my life that would bring me not only enjoyment, but also literacy and knowledge.