When I saw the cook book challenge for July, Italy, I was both delighted and wondering how on earth I … More
Tag: polenta
What’s on your plate: November
It may be spring, but that doesn’t mean ignoring comfort food. While the days are finally brighter and warmer, there … More
This week’s small pleasures #232
On Saturday night, the government announced that all of New Zealand, except Auckland, is going back up to Covid-alert Level 2. Auckland is now at Level 3, after more community outbreaks in the south of the city.
This week’s small pleasures #200
Gosh! The 200th small pleasures post! I feel I should celebrate in some way, or at least mark the occasion, but rather than go over old posts looking for highlights, I am just going to do my usual and do the normal weekly roundup. It is fun to do, and helps you appreciate all the little things that bring us joy.
Christmas baking: blogmas 18 December
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but my mother was not a cook. She enjoyed food, but not cooking, and … More
Thistles and Kiwis 