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

Pies, pints and a new sofa

The good weather on Saturday continued into Sunday, and we walked into town and then along the waterfront as far … More

Hills, sunshine and more cooking

I’m writing this on Monday morning, with a near gale force wind blowing outside, which is a big contrast to … More

3 cats, 1 restaurant and several muffins

The weather this week has been pretty awful, with rain and wind nearly every day.  Monday, however, was a nice … More

Lamb meatballs, daylight savings and a good weekend

Every now and again, a weekend passes that is just right for the mood you are in at the time, … More

Spring, blueberry muffins and seasonal adjustment

The past few blog entries have been quick and short and not full of much more than pictures of cats … More

A toad-in-the-hole, a sleepy cat and gamboling lambs

It is Sunday, and a very lazy day.  Misse Moj has spent several hours here, this morning and this evening, … More