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

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

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

At last I had a weekend at home, and also a chance to invite some people around we had been … More

I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I … More

2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten. It was … More

Christmas Day began here, as tradition dictates, with stockings. Ours were overflowing this year, with plastic bags being used as … More

In this family, we make the most of our mixed heritage and celebrate both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On … More

Yesterday, Wednesday, I decided to treat myself to lunch. You could call it my office Christmas do, the office consisting … More