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 sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More

In the kitchen: clafoutis

It’s summer, the days are sunny and bright, and there is an abundance of gorgeous fruit around, from blueberries and … More

The year in review 2021

As we approach the end of a year, like many of us, I’m taking a few moments to look back … More

What’s on your plate: the first day of December

I may be a little early this month, but with Wednesday being my non-working day, it is a good opportunity … More

This week’s small pleasures #260

It is a bit of a grey day today. It has looked like rain all day but none has materialised … More

This week’s small pleasures #257

It is November already….time is flying by and before we know it it will be Christmas and then we will … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would agree not to talk about a five letter word … More

In the kitchen: salad time

In my weekly Small Pleasures post, I feature things in my shopping basket that week, but usually don’t follow up … More

A seat at the table: The Pandemic Pack Collaborative Cookbook Part 2

Lockdown hit us here in New Zealand on the 18th August, a day when I was supposed to be heading … More

This week’s small pleasures #243

Here we are, Monday again and well into the second half of the year. You can feel the days gradually getting a little longer, and while we still need our sweaters and padded coats, there are days where our coats are open and scarves moved to our bags.