Rhubarb and rose

Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?

A couple of small victories

Regular readers may recall a post from a couple of weeks back, Stories of Pretend Meals, in which I mentioned … More

Well, who could believe it? Part 90 of this week’s small pleasures….and here they are. Hope you have had a … More

So here we are in February already! January was the hottest month that New Zealand has had in 150 years, … More

When I was a child, my mother always made us soft boiled eggs with soldiers (if you don’t know what … More

So here we are again for a round up of some of the little things that brought pleasure this week. … More

A week that began with the Labour Day holiday on Monday, and ended with a weekend in Napier, is no bad week.

As I type on this Sunday morning, the rain is pouring down. It is grey and gloomy, and feels very … More

Long lunch on Good Friday

I honestly believe I managed to overdose on tea this week. Having (another) day off sick with this never ending … More