More sausages, more crumble and other good things

As my husband pointed out to me a few moments ago, this blog was going to be about our new … More

Tamerillos, crumble and chefs, both feline and human

It is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here today, so having a day of pottering around and relaxing.  Actually, the first … More

6 things in the garden in winter

As May draws to and end today, winter is here, though for me coming from northern Europe, walking about in … More

Food, Wine and a visitor from Auckland

The weekend seemed to come around really quickly this week, and before I knew it my friend Tamsin was visiting … More

Eurovision, buckets of paint and autumn flowers

As you might guess from the title of this post, this has been a very mixed week of all sorts … More

6 things to enjoy in autumn

Autumn is here, though I have to say coming from northern Europe, the autumn so far not has not been … More

Chutney, sausages…and a little taste of Sweden

Autumn is definitely here.  We have had quite a bit of rain this week, as well as a fair bit … More

Sunshine, showers and monkfish

Believe it or not, I am sitting writing this sitting outside in glorious sunshine.  I say believe it or not … More

Poppies, sausages and tasting faijoas

I have spent a lot of time this week marking essays, which has meant that I have been at home … More

Rugby, rain and still more boxes

We haven’t just been unpacking boxes, even though it might feel like it at times. Going to work, pilates, going … More