Usually I have an idea of what I want to write about on Mondays when I think about the good … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Six on Saturday 04.02.23
It is still so humid here in Wellington, with days of still, sticky weather and mostly cloudy skies. Parts of … More
What’s on my plate: lamb and feta meatballs
After seeing Ottolenghi in conversation on Friday last week, I had to feature one of his recipes in this months … More
This week’s small pleasures #320
No doubt many of you will have seen pictures of the dreadful flooding up north in Auckland. There are red … More
Six on Saturday 28.01.23
Everything is looking kind of sad out in the garden just now, even the things that are doing well. It … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would agree it has been ages since we sat down … More
This week’s small pleasures #319
Today is the Wellington Anniversary Holiday and it kind of marks the end of holidays and the start of the … More
Six on Saturday 21.01.23
Yesterday evening, an email dropped into my inbox that made me jump….it was from NZ Bulbs with their 2023 spring … More
What’s on my bookshelf #18
It is a lovely, hot sunny day and I am sitting in shorts writing this post. Apologies to those of … More
This week’s small pleasures #318
It has been another glorious sunny day today with blue skies and sunshine – something that always makes me smile … More