This week’s small pleasures #371

Today, Monday, is the Wellington Anniversary holiday, so after two days back at work for me, a long weekend was … 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

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

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

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

Where have the holidays gone? I can’t believe I am going back to work on Thursday – the past few … More