What’s on your plate: May

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

This week’s small pleasures #249

So at 4pm the Prime Minister announced that all of New Zealand, except for Auckland, will go down to Level … More

I know I am not the only one to be startled to find we are already in August. 2020 has … More

From stormy weather to glorious sunshine, this has been a week of real changeable spring weather, marking the new season.

In all honesty, this week was full of small pleasures as you might have guessed if you have read any … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…or would you like a hot chocolate on this winter day? … More

This week we actually have a round up of the week’s small pleasures on a Monday. Not only that, but … More

One of my favourite podcasts is Desert Island Dishes, and since I am at home again today, Friday, I’m spending … More

In the week following the attacks in Christchurch, the media has naturally been focussed on this tragic event. You have … More

One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More