This week’s small pleasures #461

What were your small pleasures this week?

Cook Book Club: la cuisine française

My introduction to French food was on my first trip to Paris at the age of eight. I vividly remember … More

The big news in Aotearoa today has been the announcement of the winner of bird of the year. The award … More

Kia ora! This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, or Māori language week, which is celebrating its 50th … More

Holiday memories, the theme of this month’s cookbook challenge, was a tough one. The holidays in Paris as a child…but … More

Today is not only the first of September, but also the first day of spring (if you measure seasons in … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would offer you a sour dough crumpet from with some … More

We are already approaching the middle of July. The days are gradually getting longer, though with the weather it is … More

When I saw the cook book challenge for July, Italy, I was both delighted and wondering how on earth I … More

On Thursday evening, we headed out in the rain to Jano Bistro on Willis Street, to celebrate my birthday in … More