Cook Book Club: November

I think I may have mentioned before, but my older brother Sandy (who is 18 years older than me) was … More

This week’s small pleasures #464

This week’s small pleasures – sunshine, ballet and seasonal produce.

This week’s small pleasures #463

Today is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, so, as is the tradition of such days, the weather is ghastly. As I type this evening, the rain is pouring down, and I dare not even run out for a spot of parsley.

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

This week’s small pleasures #459

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

This week’s small pleasures #458

Kia ora koutou! I know spring weather is changeable, but this week has seen warm sunshine, a quick flurry of … More

This week’s small pleasures #457

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

Cook Book Club: a short trip to Sweden

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

This week’s small pleasures #456

It has been a quiet week, but the biggest small pleasure (if one can say that) was having Karl home … More