The past week seems to have drifted by, with sunshine, rain and a little wind, heralding the last days of summer and the start of autumn. I have already seen feijoas for sale.
Tag: lunch
Words on Wednesday: in the kitchen
I mentioned on Monday that I am taking some time off work – two weeks to be exact. Being at home means more time for reading (actually have two books on the go for the first time in ages), time to do some clutter clearing (I was very pleased with the results of reorganising the herbs and spices today), doing a new jigsaw, listening to podcasts and going for walks. I’ve also been browsing cookbooks, seeking ideas and inspiration now I have a bit more time to try things out
This week’s small pleasures #232
On Saturday night, the government announced that all of New Zealand, except Auckland, is going back up to Covid-alert Level 2. Auckland is now at Level 3, after more community outbreaks in the south of the city.
This week’s small pleasures #230
I started getting this post together on Sunday, and had to change my planned intro, as at 7pm we heard … More
This week’s small pleasures #229
Summer continues, with more sunny days, blue skies…and the odd bits of rain, which is of course great for the … More
This week’s small pleasures #222
Two hundred and twenty two small pleasures posts! Gosh…I have been writing on this themes for quite a while, and … More
This week’s small pleasures #221
Here we are, already half way through the month, with holidays fast approaching. I can hardly wait for the summer … More
Sunshine on Sunday: Thorndon Fair
The sun shone and the sky was blue, just right for Thorndon Fair, held on the first Sunday of December … More
This week’s small pleasures #219
Today is the last day of November, St Andrew’s Day (patron saint of several countries including Scotland) and also the … More
Words on Wednesday: Beervana 2020
Apparently, Plato said “he was a wise man who invented beer.” As I came across this on a quote website, … More
Thistles and Kiwis 