A plate of spaghetti with lemon wedge and fresh herbs on a dining table, accompanied by a glass of water, a small salad, and a sugar jar.

I’m not Susan.

I’m Anna King Shahab. I’m a leading food and travel writer based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Through careful nurturing, Lazy Susan has grown into a thriving community and a byword for good taste. Not in a pretentious sense, in a delicious sense. Lazy Susan is your go-to for first-hand recommendations from a diverse bunch of people with a common love: eating well.

Welcome to the table, tuck in. On this website you’ll find plenty of inspiration from myself and other experts on all things food, and food-adjacent topics like where to stay and play on your culinary quests. There’s also a whole lot more to see, watch, read, and conversations to join over on our socials – click on the links at the bottom of the page to head over.

Anna King Shahab from Lazy Susan.

About Anna

An initial career in teaching English as a second language – with frequent shared meals a bonus feature – opened my eyes to the wide world of cuisine.

My passion for food writing was sparked when I started as an editorial assistant on a glossy food magazine nearly 20 years ago. I write freelance for a host of top travel and lifestyle titles including NZ Herald, Stuff, Kia Ora, Cuisine, Uptown, BBC Travel, and more, and have authored three books. I work with a range of brands on storytelling and communications.