The small things of life are often so much bigger than the great things

It is already Thursday evening in Wellington.  The day began with a ‘weather bomb’, with gale force winds and rain, … More

The groaning board: blogmas 23 December

So, tomorrow is Chrismas Eve.  The presents are under the tree, the ham, meatballs and herring are ready for tomorrow, … More

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one

On Saturday morning, with a little time so spend before Pilates, I wandered into Commonsense Organics on Wakefield Street.  I … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, I would pour you a cup made from tea from … More

Sunday: morning, noon and night

After the awful weather on Friday, the sun returned on Sunday, with a gorgeous day and no wind (at least … More

Sunday, sunshine and a wee Scottish event

We woke up this morning (Sunday) to pictures on Facebook of a snow covered Copenhagen.  As someone who dislikes snow, … More

An anniversary, a desert and a nice evening

Yesterday, Friday, was our 11th wedding anniversary.  It also means it is 11 years since I left Scotland and 2 … 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

6 things: Eating and Drinking

Just a quick post this weekend.  Other than enjoying lovely hot summer weather, it’s been a pretty normal week with … More