Cats, turnips and days off

Having a few days off has meant being at home quite a bit more, and so we were there to … More

Easter, eggs and retro recipes

Despite what the forecasters predicted, the weather this Easter weekend has not been bad at all.  Yes there has been … More

Cooking, chicken and a jar of juice

At last we have a weekend with no plans and nothing in the diary – hoorah!  So we had a … More

Here, there and everywhere

Life continues to be busy, with all sorts of different things going on, some nicer than others I may say!  … More

Strolls, discoveries and chickens again

There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite.  … More

Agriculture, produce and lots of chickens part 2

Saturday was definitely a day for beasts of the field.  After the A&P show, we visited friends who live in … More

Home, cooking and music in the park

I love going away and being on holiday, but it is also nice to be home.  We were pleased to … More

Hogmanay, New Year and cooking lettuce

2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten.  It was … More

A museum, some savoury scones and more sunshine

This week, we have had some nice weather, and you can really begin to feel that the warmer half of … More

Rain, sun and cider

It’s been an odd sort of week in many ways, partly due to both good and bad news from different … More