Apples, pears and a slice of cake

Tomorrow (1st June) is the start of winter down here in the southern hemisphere. It’s the season for stews, pies … More

Tomatoes, more tomatoes and chutney making

You know that winter is coming in New Zealand when the price of tomatoes goes up. According to Statistics New … More

It was a bitterly cold but bright and sunny day today, Monday. There has been quite a bit of snow … More

I mentioned in my last post that one of the things I was looking forward to this week was going … More

Cee’s questions this week really are a challenge! As I may have said before, I read these when I wake … More

So it is time for Cee’s Challenge once again! Fun questions yet again. What type of pets do you have … More

I’m writing this on Anzac Day, which this year also marks 100 years of the New Zealand and Australian troops … More

And so to this week’s Cee’s Share Your World challenge What are your favorite spices? Easy – cinnamon and nutmeg. … More

Friday was Poppy Day, the day we in New Zealand buy our poppies prior to Anzac Day. This year marks … More

This post is part of the monthly blogging event Love My City, where bloggers share hidden gems and places worth … More