A seat at the table: a vegetarian feast

Every now and again, it is worth splurging on a treat. This Saturday evening, a friend and I headed down … More

A seat at the table: Wellington on a Plate

One of the food lovers highlights in Wellington is Wellington on a Plate. A celebration of the food and drink … More

Yet a pear may only be at its point of perfection for a day or two, the slide into over-ripeness … More

This week we actually have a round up of the week’s small pleasures on a Monday. Not only that, but … More

I am quite happy to admit that breakfast is a meal I enjoy. Those first tastes of the day, the … More

It’s been ages since I talked about baking on Thistles and Kiwis. I really enjoy the mixing, the measuring and … More

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

Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?

I confess this wasn’t a particularly good week…I was on jury duty. While aspects were interesting, I found the whole … More

One of the joys of being home, is being back in the kitchen, even if it is just making poached eggs on toast for breakfast