It has been a busy week, but one full of lots of small pleasures of all sorts. The weather really … More
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This week’s small pleasures #189
I think I have had enough of lockdown. On Saturday afternoon, I decided that the new routine of baking, Pilates … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…it would, of course, not be face to face. I would … More
This week’s small pleasures #182
Gosh what a week it has been…personally and globally. It is hard to know where to start. So, I will … More
This week’s small pleasures #143
It’s time once again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures, and once again, food features. The week … More
This week’s small pleasures #132
I’m a day early with this week’s small pleasures, as I am off up to Hamilton tomorrow, Monday. As I … More
A Saturday in Autumn
After a wet and wild night, the weather turned to autumn sunshine, much to Charlie’s delight, as he had been … More
Blogmas 2017 Day 5: Let’s eat
This is the season of food. Whether you are in the northern hemisphere and enjoying soups, stews and hot chocolate, … More
Wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay
I guess most people outside of New Zealand think of Marlborough sauvignon blanc when they think of New Zealand wines. … 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