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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about the extraordinary weather, about the wind, rain … More

From the kitchen: pork, pumpkin and sage meatballs

One thing we like in this house is meatballs. Julia Turshen’s wonderful turkey meatballs are a firm favourite and Ottolenghi’s … More

I love pasta. Whenever I get a new cook book, it is highly likely that the first thing I will … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would say how nice it was to catch up after … More

What a week…I’ve already mentioned Cyclone Gabrielle and the devastation it caused in Saturday’s post. Thousands are still unaccounted for, … More

I’m sitting here in the sun on Boxing Day having had a wonderful Christmas and days before with family visiting … More

It’s been a busy week what with one thing and another, so it was lovely to head out this evening … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would actually offer you something cold and refreshing on this … More

I’m writing this post on the Labour Day Monday holiday in New Zealand. The sun has been shining and I … More

We have been lucky with a couple of days of sunshine and blue skies – always a small pleasure that … More