If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, we would talk about spring, about the changeable weather, about … More

This week’s eats #4

It is Friday, the sun is shining, and I took an extra day off work (Monday is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand). What is not to like? Well, the fact I have a cold. Never mind, it hasn’t stopped me enjoying some good things to eat this week.

This week’s eats #3

So here we are with the third in the occasional series This week’s eats. First up, some olive oil brought back … More

A weekend away: Waiheke Island

Last weekend, we headed up to Auckland and sailed over to Waiheke Island, a mere 35 minute ferry-ride from the … More

This week’s eats #2

Here we are with the second in the occasional series of this week’s eats. It is spring here, and I … More

Rhubarb and rose

Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?

This week’s small pleasures #106

So here we are, and another week of small pleasures, some of which I talked about in my last post…which … More

Beer, burgers and black ice-cream

As the tenth Wellington on a Plate draws to a close, here are three things we enjoyed as part of … More

A time for comfort

As winter draws to a close here in the Southern Hemisphere, with, as I have already reported, many signs of … More

This weeks eats #1

Hi and welcome to the first of an occasional series, This weeks eats in which I highlight a few good … More