What a week of ups and downs….the downs include things going on at work, humid weather followed by 48 hours … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Loves summer, sunshine and cats. Beginner gardener, likes eating, cooking and reading about food
Six on Saturday 05.02.22
Finally some rain! Not only is it much needed, but it has been so humid recently that it has been … More
This week’s small pleasures #268
What a glorious summer we have been having! Lots of warm, sunny days that lift the spirits in these gloomy … More
Six on Saturday 29.01.22
It is another gorgeous, sunny day, with bright blue skies and just enough breeze so that it is quite pleasant, … More
Word of the Year January
I had never really thought about a word of the year before until I came across Deb of Deb’s World’s … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More
This week’s small pleasures #267
Today is the Wellington Anniversary Holiday. Auckland has its holiday next week, and other regions and cities have their own … More
Six on Saturday 22.01.22
It is a warm, sunny evening, and we have spent the afternoon at friends enjoying a BBQ, wine (me) and … More
What’s on your bookshelf #6
Welcome to this month’s what’s on your shelf challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to share what you’re reading, what … More
In the kitchen: clafoutis
It’s summer, the days are sunny and bright, and there is an abundance of gorgeous fruit around, from blueberries and … More
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