It’s been a really busy week at work as teaching starts on Monday and there is lot to get ready. … More
Category: Food and Drink
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
Skype, stawberries and a storm
Quite a few things have happened this week, from Anton’s first day at Wellington College to possibly the worst storm … More
Fauns, robots and the language of living
Before I moved to New Zealand I used to write an occasional blog about dance. I wasn’t sure how much … More
Chocolate chips, fish & chips and biscuit dilemmas
Well, sorry, but it is yet more about food…promise to write about something different next time! Actually, I should be … More