What’s on my plate: parsnip & lemon loaf cake

I had this post all planned…an account of making lasagne, following this fantastic recipe from Nigella Eats Everything. However, I … More

This week’s small pleasures #303

The biggest small pleasure this week was the return of Charlie on Sunday morning. A neighbour returning from holiday, found … More

October already…and we are well into spring now. The days are longer, there are flowers everywhere and hay fever sufferers … More

Today has been a holiday in New Zealand to mark the passing of the Queen. It has also been a … More

Despite the grey skies and patches of rain, you can feel warmer days are just around the corner. Our clocks … More

It is time once again for what’s on my bookshelf, a monthly round up of books read – enjoyed or … More

So I came home on Sunday last week, to sunshine, a magnolia in bloom and a cold and empty house. … More

Spring has sprung down here, with the bright yellow kōwhai in bloom (unfortunately there isn’t one in the garden), tulips … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would say how nice it was to catch up after … More

Can you believe there have now been 300 small pleasures posts – gosh! Well, this week’s edition brings together some … More