If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be celebrating the return of hot water. I tell … More

This week’s small pleasures #284

Phew! Monday evening, work done for the day, dinner has been eaten and now time to get this post out … More

It is autumn here in the Southern Hemisphere, and a time to welcome apples, pears, passion fruit, quince, limes and … More

There were half a dozen ripe plums sitting in the fruit bowl on Saturday. I considered a crumble, but we … More

When I first heard of the concept of ‘word of the year’, I thought what a great idea, and decided … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about the weather, about all the sunshine we … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would pour you a cup of Earl Grey Blue Flower … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would sit you down while I cooked us up some … More

It was Saturday afternoon, and we decided that a little something was needed to accompany our cup of tea and … More

It was a rather wet Wednesday afternoon today, so my instinct was to turn to the kitchen. I had been … More