If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would offer you a homemade Anzac biscuit with Monk’s Blend … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
A seat at the table: an amber revolution
On Tuesday evening, we headed over to Noble Rot Wine Bar for one of their special evenings of wine tasting … More
This week’s small pleasures #384
You wouldn’t think from the featured image at the top of the post and that below, taken at lunch time … More
Six on Saturday 20 April 2024
Darker evenings and chilly mornings tell us we are really into autumn. The weather hasn’t been bad at all, with … More
What’s on your bookshelf: April
So it is time again for a review of the month’s reading, a post to contribute to the what’s on your … More
This week’s small pleasures #383
I’ve been a bit under the weather today, and have been at home off work. It is nothing serious, but … More
Saving the world from an alien invasion…
I grew up watching the sci-fi series Dr Who, and while I had no desire ever to meet Daleks or … More
This week’s small pleasures #382
The clocks have now gone back an hour and we have to finally admit that autumn is here. French classes … More
Six on Saturday 06.04.24
To be honest, not a lot new has been happening out in our little garden as our efforts and energies … More
What’s on your plate: April
As I gradually get used to the new kitchen, I’m gradually also getting my cooking mojo back again. Cooking for … More