Using the senses: March

We use our senses every day, not always aware of what we are touching, seeing, hearing, smelling or tasting. Sometimes … More

This week’s small pleasures #269

What a week of ups and downs….the downs include things going on at work, humid weather followed by 48 hours … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More

This week’s small pleasures #266

Today saw our return to work after what has been a lovely long summer holiday, that included Christmas, New Year … More

What’s on my plate January

I’m a day late for the What’s on my plate challenge this month…but I am on holiday in the beautiful … More

This week’s small pleasures #258

The past week has been such a week of contrasts, from the weather being both sunny and very wet, from … More

This week’s small pleasures #254

It is Monday evening and time, as usual, to consider the small pleasures of the week. There were welcome opportunities … More

This week’s small pleasures #250

So we stay ‘Level 2 Delta’ here in New Zealand for another week, while Auckland remains tightly locked down at … More

A seat at the table: The Pandemic Pack Collaborative Cookbook Part 2

Lockdown hit us here in New Zealand on the 18th August, a day when I was supposed to be heading … More

This week’s small pleasures #239

In a week that saw Wellington go back up to Covid Alert Level 2 (extended on Sunday for another 48 hours), closure of the Trans Tasman bubble for a few days, and lots of rain, it has been even more important to think about the small pleasures in life.