Food is our common ground

With darker – and cooler – days and evenings that say that autumn is well and truly here, it is … More

January favourites: watching, listening, reading

Here we are at the end of January already. Where has the month gone? We are enjoying really good summer weather, with warm days and sunshine. January has been a good month – no doubt holidays and good weather have played a part in lifting the mood. Anyway here are a few favourites from this month.

The Northern Explorer

What do you get for Christmas for the man who has everything he needs? A ticket for a memorable rail … More

Blogmas 2017 Day 5: Let’s eat

This is the season of food. Whether you are in the northern hemisphere and enjoying soups, stews and hot chocolate, … More

6 things to do in Napier

We’ve been to Napier three times for weekend breaks, and have enjoyed it every time. It’s a great place to … More

This week’s small pleasures #72

A week that began with the Labour Day holiday on Monday, and ended with a weekend in Napier, is no bad week.

Wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay

I guess most people outside of New Zealand think of Marlborough sauvignon blanc when they think of New Zealand wines. … More

This week’s small pleasures #69

So, here we are, at the end of another week, and a time to reflect on those little things that … More

If we were having coffee…

If we were having coffee…no wait, the sun is well over the yard arm, let’s have a glass of wine. … 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