There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite. … More
Category: Food and Drink
Agriculture, produce and lots of chickens part 2
Saturday was definitely a day for beasts of the field. After the A&P show, we visited friends who live in … More
Apricots, tea and a lazy weekend
There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like … More
Beer, cider and wine (not all at once….)
After writing so much recently on the blog about New Zealand and how beautiful it is, I’m changing topic a … More
21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here
As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year. I can’t believe it – the time … More
Home, cooking and music in the park
I love going away and being on holiday, but it is also nice to be home. We were pleased to … More
Hogmanay, New Year and cooking lettuce
2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten. It was … More
Summer, smells and tastes
Weather permitting (ie no gale force winds or heavy rain), I like to poke my nose outside with my morning … More
Julafton, Christmas Day and a BBQ part 2
Christmas Day began here, as tradition dictates, with stockings. Ours were overflowing this year, with plastic bags being used as … More
Julafton, Christmas Day and a BBQ Part 1
In this family, we make the most of our mixed heritage and celebrate both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On … More