What’s on your bookshelf: July

A mix of rainy days, winter weather and a few days off, offered up many an opportunity to just sit … More

Words on Wednesday

Regular readers will know that I don’t (normally) work on Wednesdays. This morning a visit to the osteopath, followed by … More

Cook book club February

When I looked at the topic for this month’s cook book club, my mind went blank. Did I have any … More

In the kitchen: the December edition

There are times when we want to eat our favourites, and there are times when we need a change, to … More

In the kitchen: clafoutis

It’s summer, the days are sunny and bright, and there is an abundance of gorgeous fruit around, from blueberries and … More

One of the glories of autumn

Yet a pear may only be at its point of perfection for a day or two, the slide into over-ripeness … More

So that was the week…a film, a conversation and a full diary

There was no time to blog, read much or catch up with things this week. It was one of those … More

This week’s small pleasures #96

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

Some of the finest fruit

One of the joys of being home, is being back in the kitchen, even if it is just making poached eggs on toast for breakfast

A short, tender cakelet

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