The lush green of summer has turned to yellow, orange and brown, the spice jars are down from the shelf, … More
Tag: preserving
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 sipping tLeafTea’s Earl Grey blue flower and eating … More
The process of preserving
What is on your ‘I want to do’ list? Not necessarily your bucket list, not the things you have to … More
A simple pickle
2017 was supposed to be the year I pickled and preserved. It didn’t happen apart from some gorgeous (with many … More
When life gives you lemons #2
Way back in September 2015, I wrote a post When life gives you lemons…make a cake, and as I … More
That unmistakable scent and flavour
Autumn in New Zealand means feijoas. While this fruit originated in South America, it has become such an iconic part … More
Preserving: chutney making on a Sunday afternoon
Sunday morning should be a chance to lie in and start the day slowly. Not so this Sunday as it … More
Thistles and Kiwis 