Anzac Biscuits, measuring cups and a very windy beach

This Friday, 25th April, was Anzac Day, the day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war, as well … More

Review: Coppelia

I’ll state upfront that ‘Coppelia’ is probably my least favourite of the ‘big’ classical ballets. The story is unpleasant and … More

Having a few days off has meant being at home quite a bit more, and so we were there to … More

Despite what the forecasters predicted, the weather this Easter weekend has not been bad at all. Yes there has been … More

I’ve only been living in the southern hemisphere for just over a year, so I still have to do a … More

One of the nice things about weekends is having a bit more time to cook. This Saturday for example I … More

After the lovely weather we have been having, it was all change this week, with rain, mist and wind all … More

I’ve seen dance in grand theatres, in concert halls, seated on the ground in a police station (a summer dance … More

The weather has been really lovely this week, with some of those brilliant blue skies you see here. It can’t … More

I’m actually writing this to distract myself from a forthcoming dental implant procedure this afternoon. It is not something I … More