If we were…having a glass of wine

If we were…having a glass of wine, as after all it is Friday evening, we would talk about the election … More

The best place to live

Some of you might well have seen the recent Quality of Life survey as published in the Financial Times (the survey … More

Last week when I was off sick, I felt it was important to make food that was tempting and delicious. … More

If we were having coffee, or even a cup of tea, we would be sitting outside enjoying the autumn sunshine. … More

This week’s small pleasures include a cyclamen plant.

A roast chicken is a delight. So easy, always good, often better cold the next day. Serve it with roast … More

On our last full day in Vancouver, we headed over to Granville Island, an area where you can find a … More

I was sitting at Rotorua airport yesterday, lamenting the lack of a koru regional lounge and resenting having to buy … More

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

Hoorah! The sun came out of hiding! It was announced that it has been the worst summer in thirty years, … More