Spring is the time of plans and projects so they say (actually, I think it was Tolstoy?), and although part … More
Tag: recipe
When life gives you lemons…make a cake
There are several expressions I can’t stand – one being ‘when life gives you lemons….’. There’s just something so dreadfully … More
6 things: a film, a walk but no muffins
Another 6 things post, a very random collection of things that happened last week and over the weekend. 1) A … More
Sunshine, rhubarb and muffins again
This week I read a really lovely piece in The New Yorker on food in literature, about the joy of … More
Wine, a fish pie and a new experience
On Sunday we did another of our trips over the Rimutaka Hills to Martinborough, lunching as usual at The Village … More
Sun, Scandinavia and Mammas Äppelkaka
Sitting here this Friday evening with the rain coming down and the rather gloomy weather outside, it is hard to … More
Chocolate, chips and cold weather
It’s been a cold and wet week, after Monday being such a gorgeous day. There has been flooding down south … More
Apples, pears and a slice of cake
Tomorrow (1st June) is the start of winter down here in the southern hemisphere. It’s the season for stews, pies … More
Tomatoes, more tomatoes and chutney making
You know that winter is coming in New Zealand when the price of tomatoes goes up. According to Statistics New … More
Chicken, limes and Gwyneth Paltrow
Some of you may have seen the fuss in the media this week about Gwyneth Paltrow’s attempt to live off … More
