Frances Chan, Author at Witchdoctor

Frances Chan

Frances is now into her fourth decade of editing, writing and proofreading for books and magazines in the fields of children’s education, music and film, architecture and design, fashion, travel and sometimes even her favourite subject – rugby. Other discernible likes include hosting the 95bFM Jazz Show, DJing, baking, biking and bashing the drums.

Food & Drink

How to make/bake… nut bars

February 18, 2022

Frances Chan

FRANCES CHAN is back with a classic nut bar that has stood the test of many sets of crunching, munching teeth.

Food & Drink

How to make… Carrot cake cheesecake

February 3, 2022

Frances Chan

In the latest ‘how to make…’ FRANCES CHAN says 'what the hell, let's try a novel twist on ye olde carrot cake recipe'.

Food & Drink

How to make… Raw Berry Bounty Bars

January 20, 2022

Frances Chan

In the latest 'how to make...' FRANCES CHAN whips up a treat for those who love the combined flavours of berries and dark chocolate.

Concerts·Music

NewBop Quintet, The Tuning Fork, 15 June 2010 – Live Review

June 16, 2021

Frances Chan

FRANCES CHAN reviews an Auckland gig that put classic jazz in a setting that brought out the best of players both young and uh...

Concerts·Music

Carnivorous Plant Society, The Civic Club, Auckland, 22 March 2021

March 25, 2021

Frances Chan

Aliens, ghosts, monsters and marimbas all feature in a Carnivorous Plant Society concert. FRANCES CHAN loves every moment, and you will too.

Concerts·Music

Spell On You, The Civic Club, Auckland, 20 March 2021, REVIEW

March 23, 2021

Frances Chan

FRANCES CHAN reviews a beguiling, bizarre evening of connoisseur songs of love and loss featuring some of our most admired music figures.

Concerts·Music

Crowded House, Spark Arena, Auckland, 19 March 2021, REVIEW

March 21, 2021

Frances Chan

Who thought we'd get to see Crowded House perform in these virus-laced times? FRANCES CHAN reports on the Auckland performance, and JUSTIN REDDING takes