The transition of seasons

Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are transitioning from winter to spring. None of that ‘going back to school’ or end of summer here, but a joy that the days are getting longer and a sense that it is time to make plans.

This week’s small pleasures #152

I can’t believe it is Monday again…and time to stop and pause and think about the small pleasures of the … More

Six on Saturday 24.08.19

The weather this morning was odd to say the least: rain, sun, rain, sun, rain…and then sun this afternoon. We … More

Culinary alchemy

Wellington on a Plate is not just about burgers, cocktails and gourmet dining, it is also a chance to go to events from guided foraging to talks to demonstrations

This week’s small pleasures #151

This week’s small pleasures is coming to you on a Sunday again, not because I am travelling but because I am going to a Wellington on a Plate event.

Six on Saturday 17.08.19

There has been sunshine, cold snaps, rain, a storm…and today it is pouring with rain, so not a day to … More

Wordless Wednesday: Beervana 2019

Saturday saw us head to Beervana, the annual beer festival here in Wellington. This year there were over 60 breweries … More

This week’s small pleasures #150

This week’s small pleasures, is coming to you on Sunday as guess what? Yes, I am off on work travels … More

Six on Saturday 10.08.19

Anyway, here are my Six on Saturday and thanks once again to The Propagator for allowing us to share what is going on in our gardens.

One of those happy dishes…

The other day, I was talking to a colleague about, would you believe, lecturers who had inspired us when we … More