A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
Regular readers know I love food. I enjoy cooking (for me, chopping vegetables is an exercise in mindfulness), reading about food, listening to podcasts on the latest in nutrition. It isn’t just about eating, it is about trying new things, enjoying old favourites, being happy with the simple and appreciating the art of good cooking.
Today saw us back at work after 3 weeks of holiday. I was wide awake before the alarm went off, caught the earlier of the two buses I normally take to town, and got to the office to spend the first hour catching up and wishing colleagues a happy new year.
It wasn’t a huge year for trips away – partly as both of us had a few work trips (Karl’s … More
It was hard to go back to work today. Getting on the bus, putting my lunch box in my bag … More
If you enjoy good food and wine, Hawke’s Bay is the place to go. There are excellent restaurants, interesting shopping, … More
I had to head up to Hawke’s Bay again this week for work, which means flying up in a smallish … More
Knowing we were returning to Napier at the end of December, I got online early and booked a table at … More
I was in two minds as to what to write today given this is the first post of 2023, but … More
As 2023 fast approaches, rather than do a retrospective of 2022 (I got Covid, ate out at nice restaurants etc), … More
It has truly been a lovely week. I’m on holiday until next Monday, which is small pleasure in itself. I’m … More
Thistles and Kiwis 