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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would say you popped round to cheer me up as I have a cold.

2018: a year in eating

This is probably the most difficult round up of the year, as I just know I will miss things. There … More

This week’s eats #2

Here we are with the second in the occasional series of this week’s eats. It is spring here, and I … More

Beer, burgers and black ice-cream

As the tenth Wellington on a Plate draws to a close, here are three things we enjoyed as part of … More

This weeks eats #1

Hi and welcome to the first of an occasional series, This weeks eats in which I highlight a few good … More

This week’s small pleasures #104

So here we are again with this week’s round up of small pleasures. It really is beginning to feel…and look … More

This week’s small (and some tiny) pleasures #64

This week has been all about food, from burgers to scones (see last two posts here (about scones) and here). … More

A short, tender cakelet

A scone – that simple yet perfect item, essential for morning or afternoon teas.  Savoury or sweet, the scone is … More

Wellington on a Plate: lunch, dinner but no breakfast

As this year’s Wellington on a Plate draws to a close, and the nominations for the top five burgers, cocktails … More

This week’s small pleasures #63

I’m writing this post from a hotel room in Rotorua, where we gave come for a very mini break, as … More