When she's not working on her second cookbook, Goodwin can be found exploring Auckland's food markets and relaxing at her favourite
cafes.
Take a look at a few of her top spots.
Weekends ... I spend Saturdays at the shop icing cakes for all occasions and so my weekends don't really start until Sunday mornings - I enjoy checking out new cafes, and antique and food markets. Takapuna and La Cigale are my favourites.
Drinking ... My favourite spot for a relaxed drink or cocktail is Bedford Soda & Liquor in Ponsonby Central - it's especially great on a sunny Sunday afternoon after a busy weekend at the shop.
Dining ... I love the lunch menu at Rad cafe in Mt Eden - the food is always fresh and flavoursome, and the staff are always super friendly too. For a relaxed, cheap meal you can't go past Burger Burger in Ponsonby Central either.
Travelling ... My favourite place to visit is Melbourne. My sister lives there; she owns a vintage boutique, so we often head to the weekend markets to hunt for vintage pieces. I love the cafe culture, the lanes, the hustle and bustle - it reminds me of my time spent in London. I love stumbling across cafes I haven't been to before.
Loving ... My favourite place in Auckland at the moment is Mt Eden - I have recently moved to the area and I love the quaintness of the village, it's so easy as everything is right there! I love walking up the summit on my days off, followed by a smoothie and coffee at Rad.
Trying ... There are so many cool spots around Auckland that I'm dying to check out - Dear Jervois, Wilder & Hunt and L'Ouef in Mt Albert are just a few.
Shopping ... I have had my eye on a beautiful red coat from Twenty-seven Names for weeks now. It would be the perfect coat to brighten up these dreary days we've been having.
- VIVA
