This week’s small pleasures #281

It is May already – can you believe it? Autumn days are here, and it is time to light candles … 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

Making the weekend shine…with a bit of rain…or a short trip to Nelson (part 1)

A weekend away is always a good thing I believe. You have to stop the normal rushing around and take … More

Just good food from fresh ingredients

One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would, naturally discuss Christmas. Of our presents, of all the … More

This week’s small pleasures #73

So here we are again with a round up of the simple things that brought pleasure this week, which began … More

Granville Island: beer, food and shopping

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

The table must not be served with too many good things…

It’s already Sunday evening here in New Zealand, and it’s been a funny week in one way or another – … More

A little mustard and a little cheese

As a child, I hated mustard, no doubt because my first encounter was with that bright yellow English mustard, spread … More