A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
It is that odd time of the year between Christmas and New Year where there is no regular routine to reminding us of the day, of what we have to do. There are odd pots with leftovers in the fridge, a mound of chocolate (think we have enough for a year the rate we eat it), empty Christmas stockings waiting to be put away, and a strong disinclination to read the news.
Well, winter is well and truely here. It has turned chilly, and early on Sunday morning, I spotted a dusting … More
The theme this month – celebrity chef – posed quite a decision making problem. Like many others, my cook book … More
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. The above quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would ask me about the cataract operation. I would say … More
Every Monday, I share the vegetables I get in the Wonky Box, so I thought today I would share some … More
So the shortest day has now passed for us in the Southern Hemisphere, and the days will gradually begin to … More
Talofa lava! Yes – this week is Samoan Language Week here in New Zealand. Samoan is the third most spoken … More
You wouldn’t think from the featured image at the top of the post and that below, taken at lunch time … More
As I gradually get used to the new kitchen, I’m gradually also getting my cooking mojo back again. Cooking for … More
Thistles and Kiwis 