This is not a political blog, but with an election that has just happened in Sweden, an election coming up … More
Tag: weather
Muffins, Magnolia and Makara
On Friday afternoon, I had a sudden longing for a sultana scone for some reason. So, I came home and … More
Browsing, time wasting and a wintery week
It’s been really cold the past couple of days, and very much the weather for curling up on the sofa … More
Soup, surprise flowers and that sleepy cat again
While there has been snow on the hills, Wellington has escaped it thank goodness. I’m not a winter sports person, … More
Rainy days, comfort food and a silent cat
Although we have escaped the dreadful wet weather they have been experiencing in the north of the North Island, it … More
Snow, sun and salads
It is winter here in the southern hemisphere, and yes it does get cold and windy, but nothing like the … More
Taupo: wind, rain and a rainbow
As winter sets in, we decided to get away for a very short break before term starts again and also … More
Soup, sun and a sleeping feline
It’s winter in the southern hemisphere, and the time for stews, soups and keeping cosy. We have indeed we have … More
A visitor, winter sunshine and some wine tasting
This weekend we had our first visitor from Scotland, Gillian, the niece of an old school friend of mine who … More
Glasgow: food, drink and merriment part 2
I’m now back in Glasgow for the last night of my trip, sitting amongst all my stuff, wondering how I … More
