It is now the end of my second week in my new job. Gosh – I am not used to … More
Tag: scones
Spring, Halloween and treacle scones
It is spring here in the southern hemisphere, the season of new birth and growth. In the northern hemisphere, it … More
6 things: wine, peanut butter and better scones
As spring takes hold, it is time to taste new things or approach old things in a different way. Here … More
Scones, sofa and a wet Sunday
The clocks may have gone forward, heralding spring, but today, Sunday, is grey and very wet. Charlie, our visiting cat, … More
A wee shake, some water and more retro scones
Living in New Zealand, we are lucky, compared to many places in the world, to have access to good, clean … More
Queen’s Birthday Holiday Weekend: Retro Baking
The weekend is my time for baking, and I had a craving for scones on Sunday. Scones come in all … More
Sunshine, blue skies and some healthy scones
The weather has been really lovely this week, with some of those brilliant blue skies you see here. It can’t … 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
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
Tea, scones and sofa
It is a wet and windy winter day, and not one for being outside unless strictly necessary. Today is just … More
Thistles and Kiwis 