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

I woke up on Anzac Day feeling kind of miserable. Still under the weather and feeling sorry for myself, I … More

Long lunch on Good Friday

This weeks’s small pleasures featuring tea, food, flowers and a sunset.

Well, here we are, Friday evening already. It’s still hot (and a bit humid) here in Wellington, where we have … More

One of the early autumn events on the calendar in Wellington is the Newtown Fair. The fair is organised by … More

I was sitting at Rotorua airport yesterday, lamenting the lack of a koru regional lounge and resenting having to buy … More

Hoorah! The sun came out of hiding! It was announced that it has been the worst summer in thirty years, … More

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