We dream of distant white-fringed coral atolls in a tropical, deep blue ocean; a place where sea and wind rule and life is another day of freedom. The daily rhythm of the Pacific is unfettered by modern life - routines and rituals have remained unchanged for centuries. Here, you will find an extraordinary bounty of exotic fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and, from the rainforest, harvests of wild aromatics such as ginger, galangal, vanilla and chillies. Add in a rich culinary heritage drawn from the entire Pacific Rim and beyond, and discover a new world of exciting flavours and tastes.Annabel Langbein is recognised as one of New Zealand's most innovative culinary figures.