That unmistakable scent and flavour

Autumn in New Zealand means feijoas. While this fruit originated in South America, it has become such an iconic part … More

This week’s small pleasures #47

It was an odd week…I was still sick at the start of the week, Tuesday was Anzac Day and a … More

Looking back at the past week, there were a few things that really stuck out as being small pleasures. These … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, we would immediately agree not to talk about world affairs. … More

Here we are already into the second week of January, which seems ridiculous. Sydney already seems far away, and the … More

It’s Monday, it’s time for a small pleasures post AND it has to be a blogmas post too…can this be … More

I can’t believe that we have reached December, the start of summer for us in the southern hemisphere, and a … More

Red, orange and yellow, colours maybe more associated with autumn, seem to be the colours this winter (July is winter … More

There is something special about Saturday mornings. Whether it is the knowledge that it is the start of two days … More