Sunshine, scenery and friands

It was quite a strange week, what with us not being able to go to work, or at least, not … More

Shakes, quakes and cakes

Well, this post was going to be about what we did at the weekend, but events took over with an … More

A storm, a quiche and a rose

The weekend saw more wild and windy weather here in Wellington, with gale force winds and lots of rain.  I … More

Soup, silver beet and a shepherd’s pie

It’s been a really busy week at work as teaching starts on Monday and there is lot to get ready.  … More

Winter weather, apple tart and an unidentified object

It was a bit of a wet and windy weekend, but then it is Wellington, and it is mid-winter.  It … More

Tea, scones and sofa

It is a wet and windy winter day, and not one for being outside unless strictly necessary.  Today is just … More

Sushi, caeser salad and cake

The weather at the weekend was lovely, and even warm enough on Sunday afternoon to sit outside for a while, … More

Cats, chilli and conversation

Our visiting cat has been rather agitated recently, not really being quite so settled, and constantly on alert.  Clearly something … More

2 Swedes and a Pumpkin

We’ve had a couple of lovely sunny days (with cold mornings) this week… Winter sky in Wellington …however, today it … More

Lucia, lussekatter and lots of rain

Yesterday, Saturday, it poured and poured with rain.  It was not a day for going out, but needs must, and … More