I’ve been sitting for ages trying to think of a good opening sentence for this week’s small pleasures post. It was a week where we ate out at a favourite restaurant, when it felt that summer was here when we went to Thorndon Fair (not today though…rain again) and when we lit candles to mark the second Sunday in Advent.
Tag: chicken
A seat at the table: Burger Wellington
The second half of Wellington on a Plate is given over to Burger Wellington, a veritable festival of all things … More
This week’s small pleasures #164
Today’s small pleasures comes to you from Hawke’s Bay, where I am on a work trip. The sun has been … More
This week’s small pleasures #162
It is the Labour Day holiday weekend, and so this sunny Monday I have been at home, catching up with … More
This week’s small pleasures #124
It’s Monday, it’s a new week…and it’s time to think about the small pleasures of the past week. It is … More
This week’s small pleasures #53
This week’s small pleasures including flowers, a pasta bake and sunshine.
Come, dine with me
A roast chicken is a delight. So easy, always good, often better cold the next day. Serve it with roast … More
This week’s small pleasures: week 28
Here we are again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures. Thanks again to Mani over at A … More
Nostalgia and the Scotch pancake
There are certain foods that have a way of transporting us to different times and places. One whiff of baking … 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