What’s on my bookshelf #9

It’s time again for what’s on my bookshelf, a monthly round up of books read – enjoyed or otherwise hosted … More

What’s on your bookshelf?

Hello and welcome to the first What’s on your bookshelf? challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to … More

This week’s small pleasures #202

I know I am not the only one to be startled to find we are already in August. 2020 has … More

Words on Wednesday: making chutney

At this time of year in New Zealand, lockdown or not, the country goes mad for feijoas. The first time … 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

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 outside enjoying the summer weather. We would … More

This week’s small pleasures #165

This past week saw me travel to Hawke’s Bay, eat some good food, enjoy some sunshine and spend a lot … More

This week’s small pleasures #156

Here we are again, Monday evening, and the time to look back on the small pleasures of the past week. … More

This week’s small pleasures #125

I’ve been doing these small pleasures posts for over two years now, and still find them quite fun to do. … More

The high point of the season

One of the best things about eating in summer is the piles of berries…strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, blackberries….though I do … More