2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten. It was…
Summer, smells and tastes
Weather permitting (ie no gale force winds or heavy rain), I like to poke my nose outside with my morning…
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…
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…
Christmas, Midsummer and weather forecasts
Christmas is definitely the start of summer here. Many people stopped work for the festive period on Friday, with the…
A lunch, a glass of fizz and a rediscovery
Yesterday, Wednesday, I decided to treat myself to lunch. You could call it my office Christmas do, the office consisting…
Summer foods, Christmas shopping…..and 100 posts
This is my 100th post on the blog! Not sure if that is cause for celebration or what, but there…
Muffins, tea and being lazy
This week seems to have flown by, which just goes to show that doing nothing very much can be as…
1 lasagne, 2 films and Santa Claus
Strange weather (sun and wind at the same time) and a cold (my first since arriving in New Zealand) meant…
A cake, a name day and a piece of luck
In many parts of Europe, people celebrate their Name Day, or the day of the saint associated with their name. …
Thistles and Kiwis 