If you saw Monday’s post, you would have seen that Sunday was my birthday. I really celebrated in style this … More
Tag: dessert
This week’s small pleasures #270
What a week here in Wellington. Weather wise, there was sunshine and then, at the weekend, the tail end of … 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
A seat at the table: Rita
Every now and again, you go to a restaurant where everything fits together perfectly – the food, the service, the … More
This week’s small pleasures #238
This week’s small pleasures should be subtitled ‘the Auckland edition’ because the focus this week is our weekend trip to Auckland.
A seat at the table: Shed 5
For a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, we went to Shed 5 on Thursday evening after my Pilates class. It was a … More
A seat at the table: Christmas
One thing we can all agree on I am sure is that at this time of year we all like … More
A seat at the table: Brick Lane
Have you ever had a Proustian moment? That brief ‘taste memory’ based on the childhood memories that come to the … More
A seat at the table: a vegetarian feast
Every now and again, it is worth splurging on a treat. This Saturday evening, a friend and I headed down … More
A seat at the table: Wellington on a Plate
One of the food lovers highlights in Wellington is Wellington on a Plate. A celebration of the food and drink … More