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.
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This week’s small pleasures #199
I think that we can all agree that some weeks are better than others, and last week was not a … More
Banana Bread or what we baked in 2020
I am sure, like me, you have seen lots of social media posts of people showing what they have been … 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
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
Idling has always been my strong point
I have rediscovered the positive benefits of idling, of doing little, of spending time not doing much. There is no … More
This week’s small pleasures #143
It’s time once again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures, and once again, food features. The week … More
6 things I’ve enjoyed this week
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.