Since the Scallop Festival I went to the Waiuku Wildfood festival way out in the wops towards Manukau Heads at a place called Awhitu.  What a wonderful day it was there.  Heaps of people and heaps of kai and good music provided by whanau. I met Michelle's husband Peter and then I renewed my acquaintance with Renee whose mother operates the hangi shop in Otahuhu, who then turned out to Peter's daughter!  A very small world.  Apart from all that it was great to spend time with borhter Lance and his family and catch up with brother Wayne and Gloria who came to spend the day out there as well.
To pull my Aunty Umu caravan I purchased a van that I call Nanny Miki.  We went off to the Tauranga Seafood festival where Maria and Bryan were my helpers and hosts for the day.  What a glorious day where people who had not even tried mutton bird before ventured to buy and taste my muttonbird hangi.  Satisfied customers!  Bemused Maori???  I had this brainwave to make paua hamburghers.  I need the Chatham Island paua to make this real for people.  Tasty but a future product I am sure.
The next trip is to Te Rerenga for a Headland Rock Concert from late afternoon to the wee hours.  Buy a ticket and come try my hangi meals and hamburgers.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!