Stories of pretend meals

The book sits there, tantalising me to open it and sample its offerings. Promises of elegant and exquisite tastes, of … More

A brief stroll and a tasty supper

Having the afternoon and evening to myself, I took the opportunity to cook something just for me.

If we were having a coffee…or even a cup of tea, we would be sitting sipping some Earl Grey Blue … More

Today, Monday, is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here in New Zealand. It is a bit grey and damp, but still, … More

So here we are again, Monday evening New Zealand time, and that moment of the week where we round up … More

After a wet and wild night, the weather turned to autumn sunshine, much to Charlie’s delight, as he had been … More

With darker – and cooler – days and evenings that say that autumn is well and truly here, it is … More

One of the joys of being home, is being back in the kitchen, even if it is just making poached eggs on toast for breakfast

Well, who could believe it? Part 90 of this week’s small pleasures….and here they are. Hope you have had a … More

It is Cuba Dupa time again! Wellington’s annual street festival took place this weekend, a fun event that takes over … More