Autumn in New Zealand means feijoas. While this fruit originated in South America, it has become such an iconic part … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
This week’s small pleasures #47
It was an odd week…I was still sick at the start of the week, Tuesday was Anzac Day and a … More
Watching, listening, reading: April
Here we are again with this month’s round up of what I have been watching, listening to and reading this … More
A certain uniformity
Last week when I was off sick, I felt it was important to make food that was tempting and delicious. … More
Sweet and crisp and reeking of tradition
I woke up on Anzac Day feeling kind of miserable. Still under the weather and feeling sorry for myself, I … More
Cee’s Share Your World Challenge: Anzac Day, 25th April
Good morning everyone! It is Anzac Day here in New Zealand, and also Australia. Today is the day we remember all New … More
This week’s small pleasures #46
This week’s small pleasures
The one in which I ate beetroot…..
Anyone who knows me, is cogniscant of the fact that I hate beetroot. I love all root vegetables (well, not … 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 be sitting outside enjoying the autumn sunshine. … More
The grandeur of the view
It is horrible feeling under the weather, lacking in energy and preferring the sofa to anywhere else. Anyway, I walked … More