6 things: Random Food Items

Another in the occasional series of 6 things, today, a focus on food things in the house at the moment. … More

A dance film, a birthday and an apricot tart

One of the nice things about working at home these past few days is that it is easy to make … More

A cactus, seeds and garden surprises

The terrace, or garden, or yard, has been really neglected of late, partly as it has been winter of course … More

Spring time, muffins, and a report on the yams

September is here and spring is well and truly here, with flowers blooming everywhere and a wee bit more heat … More

Yams, tulips and Dancenorth

I really don’t know where last week went.  It’s hard to believe it is already Saturday afternoon and that it … More

Spring flowers, hiding cats and a new cook book

This week I have been working mostly at home since I have had a pile of essays to mark.  It … More

Swans, snapper and a trip to Auckland part 2

My second day in Auckland began with a thunderstorm. We were woken up in the wee small hours by flashes … More

Swans, snapper and a trip to Auckland part 1

After last Friday’s earthquake and aftershocks, it was a pretty normal week, though I kept thinking my office was shaking … More

Cakes, flowers and spring is in the air

Spring is definitely in the air.  It was 16C today and the sun was shining, and as well as our … More

More quakes, more shakes and a beef and mustard pie

On Friday afternoon we experienced another big earthquake, this time 6.6.  We were at work, so I ducked under my … More