It is hard to believe it is already half way through January already. Holidays seem far away and the daily … More
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This week’s small pleasures #177
The news this week has hardly been joyful…from coronavirus to the fires continuing in Australia to Brexit there is not … More
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 sitting outside enjoying the summer weather. We would … More
Just good food from fresh ingredients
One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More
This week’s small pleasures #116
It is Monday evening here, and it has been raining all day. It hasn’t been cold, just wet, and I … More
This week’s small pleasures #79
It’s been a while since I did one of these, what with the new year and being on holiday, but … More
The table must not be served with too many good things…
It’s already Sunday evening here in New Zealand, and it’s been a funny week in one way or another – … More
A biscuit by any other name would taste as sweet
Not that I really need an excuse to spend time in the kitchen baking, but a forthcoming bake sale at … More
Preserving: chutney making on a Sunday afternoon
Sunday morning should be a chance to lie in and start the day slowly. Not so this Sunday as it … More
This Week’s Small Pleasures
I always enjoy reading the series of posts on this week’s small pleasures over at A New Life Wandering, so … More