An apple is sometimes an excellent thing

I’ll be honest and say I have a love/hate relationship with apples. On one hand, nothing beats the crunch of … More

This week’s small pleasures #103

I confess this wasn’t a particularly good week…I was on jury duty. While aspects were interesting, I found the whole … More

Today, Monday, is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here in New Zealand. It is a bit grey and damp, but still, … More

A scone – that simple yet perfect item, essential for morning or afternoon teas. Savoury or sweet, the scone is … More