The small things of life are often so much bigger than the great things

It is already Thursday evening in Wellington. The day began with a ‘weather bomb’, with gale force winds and rain, … More

The table must not be served with too many good things…

It’s already Sunday evening here in New Zealand, and it’s been a funny week in one way or another – … More

Like Nigel Slater, my heart always melts when I see a bunch of radishes. There is something about the shape … More

Here we are already into the second week of January, which seems ridiculous. Sydney already seems far away, and the … More

I’ve made it! I’ve finished the blogmas challenge. Here we are on Christmas Eve, time to spread the table with … More

So, tomorrow is Chrismas Eve. The presents are under the tree, the ham, meatballs and herring are ready for tomorrow, … More

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but my mother was not a cook. She enjoyed food, but not cooking, and … More

It’s Monday evening here in New Zealand, so time for the weekly small pleasures post with a slightly Christmas theme. … More

I’m beginning to really regret starting blogmas. It is hard to come up with a new post every day, never … More

The first Sunday of December is the day of the Thorndon Fair, which takes place (obviously!) in Thorndon, one of … More