What’s on your bookshelf: January

One of the most enjoyable things in life, that many of you will agree with, is curling up with a … More

This week’s small pleasures #422

It was hard to go back to work today. Getting on the bus, putting my lunch box in my bag … More

If you enjoy good food and wine, Hawke’s Bay is the place to go. There are excellent restaurants, interesting shopping, … More

To say we have had mixed weather this summer is an understatement. From lovely warm sunny days in December, so … More

So here we are, the first few days of January already gone. The weather has been atrocious most of the … More

The first and second of January are public holidays here in New Zealand. Lots of places are closed, things are … More

This past week of course included Christmas, a time of much feasting and spending time with friends. Books have been … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would wish each other season’s greetings, talk about how we … More

It is nearly Christmas, and we are all ready to get cooking tomorrow for our Christmas Eve feast. The meatball … More

So it is that time of year when I look back and consider what my favourite books of the year … More