Biscuits, summer days and neighbourhood cats

I was reviewing the week and trying to think of what to write in this week’s blog post.  I had … More

Little cakes, little differences and a little sun

The weather this week has been a bit of everything – lovely sunshine, rain, gale force winds, and apparently hailstones … More

A view, cabbage and that cat again

My current job allows me to have quite a bit of time at home on week days.  This is of … More

A cake, a film and a blog

The New Zealand International Film Festival started in Wellington on Friday, and we went to see ‘We Are The Best’, … More

Soup, surprise flowers and that sleepy cat again

While there has been snow on the hills, Wellington has escaped it thank goodness.  I’m not a winter sports person, … More

Soup, sun and a sleeping feline

It’s winter in the southern hemisphere, and the time for stews, soups and keeping cosy. We have indeed we have … More

Doris Day, a rainy day and a blueberry cobbler

It’s a rather grey and damp day today, and one I think for being indoors with tea and the sofa.  … More

Easter, eggs and retro recipes

Despite what the forecasters predicted, the weather this Easter weekend has not been bad at all.  Yes there has been … More

Eggs, bacon and lashings of tea

One of the nice things about weekends is having a bit more time to cook.  This Saturday for example I … More

Sunday, muffins and the Dowse Art Museum

It was so nice to not have an fixed plans this weekend.  I even had time to sit with a … More