Six on Saturday 27.05.23

Well….I had planned out this post, talking about the rain today (again), the camellias and so on and then at … More

Six on Saturday 20.05.23

It has been pouring with rain all day. Grey skies and the sound of rain drops on the decking kept … More

Cooler, more autumnal days have finally arrived. Sweaters have been found, menus have turned to soup and warming dishes and … More

It is Monday evening on a day that has been unseasonably warm. Who knows what is going on with the … More

I’m writing this post looking out at more rain. It has been raining on and off for a few days … More

Autumn is well and truly here in the kitchen. The crisp leaves of summer are replaced with the dark greens … More

In contrast to last Saturday, today has been dry with even a bit of sun. In fact we have had … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would offer you a slice of upside-down pear and cardamom … More

The rain started on Friday afternoon, and after a heavy downpour, the whole of Saturday has been grey, damp and … More

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate! Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays here in New Zealand, … More