One of my favourite podcasts is Desert Island Dishes, and since I am at home again today, Friday, I’m spending … More
Tag: cooking
This week’s small pleasures #130
In the week following the attacks in Christchurch, the media has naturally been focussed on this tragic event. You have … More
Just good food from fresh ingredients
One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More
This week’s small pleasures #126
Can you believe that Friday of this week is the 1st March? I know…anyway, let’s look back on the those … More
Thoughts on Thursday
We are still on holiday, taking extra days to enjoy the summer. Many people went back to work today, some … More
2018: a year in eating
This is probably the most difficult round up of the year, as I just know I will miss things. There … More
This week’s eats #2
Here we are with the second in the occasional series of this week’s eats. It is spring here, and I … More
Rhubarb and rose
Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?
Stories of pretend meals
The book sits there, tantalising me to open it and sample its offerings. Promises of elegant and exquisite tastes, of … More
A brief stroll and a tasty supper
Having the afternoon and evening to myself, I took the opportunity to cook something just for me.