It is Monday evening and time, as usual, to consider the small pleasures of the week. There were welcome opportunities … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would pour you a cup of Earl Grey Blue Flower … More
Six on Saturday 16.10.21
Where has time gone this year? It is only 10 weeks to Christmas and so only a bit less time … More
In the kitchen: salad time
In my weekly Small Pleasures post, I feature things in my shopping basket that week, but usually don’t follow up … More
This week’s small pleasures #254
Another week, another rise in Covid cases, but also a rise in those getting vaccinated, which at least is a … More
A Seat at the Table: Voyage Through Wine
As lunch time approached on Saturday, we headed over to Noble Rot Wine Bar for a wine tasting which had … More
Six on Saturday 09.10.21
Today’s post comes pre- and post- a lunchtime wine tasting event that was postponed from August due to the lockdown … More
Words on Wednesday
Wednesday dawned, a bit grey, but warm. With not having to work midweek, I treat myself to a leisurely breakfast, … More
This week’s small pleasures #253
Well…cases of ‘you know what’ in the Waikato has put Hamilton and surrounding area into a Level 3 lockdown. Meanwhile, … 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 sit you down while I cooked us up some … More