June 30, 2023

My name is …. Tracey Paton.

I live in is …. Leigh  (north of Auckland).

Also living in my house are…my partner Grant, our 2 cats and 1 dog.

My job is…Clothing designer/manufacturer/retail my business is Shades of Lace.

A typical morning at my house is … up at 6.30, walk dog 7am, breakfast at 8pm b4 I jump in the car for work.

My favourite Te Atatu Toasted cereal isOriginal Blend.

I love Te Atatu Toasted cereal because…I am surprised that the blue scoop spoon is enough to keep me full and the cereal is not too sweet and love all the seeds.

I eat it with…stewed fruit.

The best thing about signing up for a subscription to Te Atatu Toasted is…Knowing I have my breakfasts sorted each month.

If I’m not eating cereal for breakfast, I’m having…poached eggs.

Other boutique NZ food brands I love include…. relishes & chutneys at various markets I visit.

My next holiday will be to…somewhere in the pacific Islands.

My favourite restaurant or café is…Tatsumi Japanese restaurant in Queenstown.

I believe the key to good health/wellbeing is…Balanced diet/exercise.

The achievement I’m most proud of in 2022 is…surviving in business in a tough climate.

My goal for 2023 is…the same as 2022.