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A Wednesday in Wellington

Wednesday is my non-working day, a day when I usually have an appointment or two. Today was no exception, with … More

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What’s on my plate: parsnip & lemon loaf cake

I had this post all planned…an account of making lasagne, following this fantastic recipe from Nigella Eats Everything. However, I … More

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Words on Wednesday: a Cuba Street stroll

As regular readers know, I don’t work on Wednesdays, and often use the day to catch up on things like … More

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Words on Wednesday – 15 things

For some reason, the ‘About’ page on my blog no longer shows up, something I have tried to fix but … More

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In the kitchen on Wednesday

One of the joys of autumn is the produce available. Beautifully coloured pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, crisp green … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea… I would tell you that I am now on holiday, … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be drinking mugs of Earl Grey tea and eating … More

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A word for Wednesday – amazing

The protesters are still outside Parliament, Covid cases are on the rise (New Zealand hasn’t reached peak numbers of Omicron … More

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A walk on Wednesday

For my last post before Christmas, I’m going to take you on part of my walk today through the Botanic … More

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Words on Wednesday: a day well spent

As some of you know, I don’t work on a Wednesday. It gives me time to catch up, make appointments, … More

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