Cook Book Club August – Peter Gordon

When I saw the theme of August’s Cook Book Club – the country where you live – I got out … More

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

A seat at the table: a special event

When I saw that chef Peter Gordon was going to be cooking a special menu at one of our favourite … More

Savour: Salads for all Seasons

It is summer here in the southern hemisphere, though to be frank we have been having a bit of what … More

What’s on your plate: the first day of December

I may be a little early this month, but with Wednesday being my non-working day, it is a good opportunity … More

Words on Wednesday: a day well spent

As some of you know, I don’t work on a Wednesday. It gives me time to catch up, make appointments, … More

Words on Wednesday: recent reading

The month of February was a dire month for reading. I started a book I didn’t like and couldn’t finish. Thanks to some light reading in terms of Sandi Toksvig’s memoirs, I got back in the mood again. So to what I have read recently.

Words on Wednesday: in the kitchen

I mentioned on Monday that I am taking some time off work – two weeks to be exact. Being at home means more time for reading (actually have two books on the go for the first time in ages), time to do some clutter clearing (I was very pleased with the results of reorganising the herbs and spices today), doing a new jigsaw, listening to podcasts and going for walks. I’ve also been browsing cookbooks, seeking ideas and inspiration now I have a bit more time to try things out

This week’s small pleasures #220

I’ve been sitting for ages trying to think of a good opening sentence for this week’s small pleasures post. It was a week where we ate out at a favourite restaurant, when it felt that summer was here when we went to Thorndon Fair (not today though…rain again) and when we lit candles to mark the second Sunday in Advent.

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