This week’s small pleasures #393

So the shortest day has now passed for us in the Southern Hemisphere, and the days will gradually begin to … More

What’s on your plate: December

A few weeks ago I bought Tilly Pamment’s The Plain Cake Appreciation Society which I mentioned in last month’s book … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be enjoying a cup of Earl Grey blue flower … More

So it is time again for a review of the month’s reading, a post to contribute to the what’s on your … More

It may be spring, but that doesn’t mean ignoring comfort food. While the days are finally brighter and warmer, there … More

We’ve been in the new house for a few weeks now and there are a few things we have learned: … More

It has been really cold here the past couple of days. At least today, the sun has been shining which … More

We were sitting watching Australian Master Chef the other evening and one of the challenges was to pick a type … More

What gorgeous weather we have had these past few days – it almost feels like summer has returned. Now that … More

What with one thing and another, the week was one of highs and lows: hearing from friends I hadn’t heard … More