The Kiwi behind Miss Polly’s Kitchen shares her favourite food hacks and tips Polly Markus is in her early 30s but has already lived a series of different lives. Once a crew chef on a superyacht, then a commercial real estate agent, she is now a full-time foodie with the release of her second cookbook. Expanding on her Instagram account Miss Polly’s Kitchen (72,000 followers and counting), cookbook Simply Delicious is a collection of easy recipes that will impress your guests, whether it’s a casual dinner with friends or an elaborate dinner party for a large group.
But what is Miss Polly’s kitchen actually like? I meet her at her home in Ponsonby – an unassuming unit from the outside, but inside it’s light, bright and styled like something you’d see in an interiors magazine. Her kitchen is small, yet clearly the hub of her household. As we arrive for the video shoot and interview, she’s behind the kitchen bench, making herself a quick brunch (a slice of Vogel’s toast with ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil), which she quickly munches down before we start.
There’s a large bowl of citrus fruit on the bench, along with a fresh baguette, a barista-style coffee machine and a huge mortar and pestle. On the shelves, Maldon sea salt and Bluff gin; on the walls, an eclectic selection of artwork, including an installation resembling giant pieces of scrunched paper from Auckland-based artist Sarah Jayne Kavali..
