Words on Wednesday: shades of autumn

Although summer is my favourite season (if I had to have one), there is a lot to like about autumn … More

This week’s small pleasures #229

In a week that saw the opening of the Trans Tasman bubble, the death at far too early an age … More

The weekend coffee share or the curious case of the cake with no fat

I was browsing Magnus Nilsson’s The Nordic Baking Book the other day, and came across what I thought would be … More

A party without cake is just a meeting: the weekend coffee share

Having friends around, whether it be lunch, dinner or just for coffee is a good excuse to make a cake. … More

This week’s small pleasures #227

I wasn’t quite sure where to start this week. I’ve been on holiday which has been wonderful.

This week’s small pleasures #226 or Queenstown weekend part 1

For this week’s small pleasures post, I’m going to take you with me to Queenstown, where we have been for a long weekend break.

At seat at the table: Rātā

There is no Six on Saturday post from me today as we are away for the weekend, down in Queenstown. … More

This week’s small pleasures #225

Another week, another set of small pleasures, those little things that bring us joy and a smile to our faces. Autumn is here, so it is time to plan reading lists, trawl recipe books for seasonal eating ideas and look forward to the Easter break. So without further ado, here are some of the good things of the past week.