A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
When I lived in Scotland, kale was the dark, green leafy vegetable that you bought when there wasn’t much else. It was tough, a bit bitter, and you kind of felt you were eating it because it was good for you (it is full of vitamin C) rather than for enjoyment.
I think that we can all agree that some weeks are better than others, and last week was not a … More
I am sure, like me, you have seen lots of social media posts of people showing what they have been … More
At this time of year in New Zealand, lockdown or not, the country goes mad for feijoas. The first time … More
What is on your ‘I want to do’ list? Not necessarily your bucket list, not the things you have to … More
I have rediscovered the positive benefits of idling, of doing little, of spending time not doing much. There is no … More
It’s time once again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures, and once again, food features. The week … More
It’s Saturday, it’s summer and the sun is shining. After last year’s awful summer, we have been blessed this year with lots of warm and sunny days. These haven’t stopped me from trawling the internet for interesting things. Here are six for you to try out too.
Thistles and Kiwis 