Yesterday, 49 people were shot and killed in Christchurch. The attack has shocked the nation. I am sure you have … More
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This week’s small pleasures #128
So here we are again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures. We were away for the weekend … More
Wairarapa weekend
It’s the start of autumn, and it certainly felt like it on Friday morning when the heavens opened and the … More
Just good food from fresh ingredients
One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More
This week’s small pleasures #127
Another week, another wee set of small pleasures. I took Thursday afternoon off work, and went shopping for birthday presents, … More
Six on Saturday
It is now officially autumn. We have had some more rain, but also some more sun, including this afternoon. The … More
The easiest baking
It’s been ages since I talked about baking on Thistles and Kiwis. I really enjoy the mixing, the measuring and … More
This week’s small pleasures #126
Can you believe that Friday of this week is the 1st March? I know…anyway, let’s look back on the those … More
Six on Saturday
It was a busy and a bit of a stressful week for me, and the poor plants were totally neglected. … More
This week’s small pleasures #125
I’ve been doing these small pleasures posts for over two years now, and still find them quite fun to do. … More