There has been sunshine and blue skies, heavy rain and grey skies this week – a real mix of weather, … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
What’s on my bookshelf #16
It is time once again for what’s on my bookshelf, a monthly round up of books read – enjoyed or … More
A seat at the table: Switzerland meets New Zealand
On Tuesday evening, we were lucky enough to attend an evening of good wine and food at Noble Rot Wine … More
This week’s small pleasures #309
The sky is blue, the sun is shining and we are being woken each morning with a loud dawn chorus. … More
Six on Saturday 12.11.22
I woke up to a thunder storm this morning at 6am, to be followed by another one at 9:40am (so … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would actually offer you something cold and refreshing on this … More
This week’s small pleasures #308
It has been a busy week, but one full of lots of small pleasures of all sorts. The weather really … More
Six on Saturday 05.11.22
Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot. It is Guy Fawkes in places that celebrate it, which … More
What’s on my plate: cannelloni enchiladas
I recently got hold of a copy of Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage, a wonderful eclectic mix of recipes inspired by … More
This week’s small pleasures #307
The days are getting longer, the early mornings are filled with loud birdsong, and there was no coat or sweater … More