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

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

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

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

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

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

Peony season is here… You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for Twitter….am totally … More

Wednesday dawned, a bit grey, but warm. With not having to work midweek, I treat myself to a leisurely breakfast, … More

It was a rather wet Wednesday afternoon today, so my instinct was to turn to the kitchen. I had been … More

It is the first of September, the start of spring. A season to clear the cobwebs away, make plans and … More