Have you ever had a Proustian moment? That brief ‘taste memory’ based on the childhood memories that come to the … More
Tag: dessert
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
This week’s small pleasures #174
It was my first day back at work today after the holidays, and it was pouring with rain this morning too. What a Monday!
This week’s small pleasures #149
What a week! Travel, having an awful cough and a bit of a cold, going to films on the New Zealand International Film Festival and having our first tastes of Wellington on a Plate…yes, our diaries have been rather full, so all the more important to stop and remember the highlights.
This week’s small pleasures #142
This week we actually have a round up of the week’s small pleasures on a Monday. Not only that, but … More
The easiest baking
It’s been ages since I talked about baking on Thistles and Kiwis. I really enjoy the mixing, the measuring and … More
The high point of the season
One of the best things about eating in summer is the piles of berries…strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, blackberries….though I do … More
Rhubarb and rose
Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?
Beer, burgers and black ice-cream
As the tenth Wellington on a Plate draws to a close, here are three things we enjoyed as part of … More
