Spellbound BY SUNFLOWER SPROUTS

WHILE spending time abroad many years ago I met a Kiwi sailor who was living off grid on a yacht in the Pacific islands. He spoke of the most bizarre food rations, creative storage solutions, days filled with raw fish salads and most fascinating tales of growing sprouts on deck. His life sounded like a dream, sailing the majestic turquoise waters, strolling through fresh food markets and jumping overboard to bathe in the sea. He told me he was previously a chef so living on a boat was no obstacle in growing fresh food when he enjoyed cooking and eating