Our latest feathered resident has just been voted as Bird of the Year in a Forest and Bird NZ poll.  The PÅ«keko joins the Plovers, Magpies, Ducks, Parakeets and myriad of other small NZ Birds to wander our garden.  These colourful and completely scatty birds can... 
Despite reports earlier this year of the decline of marmalade, news of marmalade making spread across my Twitter Feed a few weeks ago.  After someone had posted news of their marmalade making efforts others followed suit and just like a Mexican wave all of a sudden... 
I hesitate to talk too loudly about dealing with pests in the garden for fear that they may reek their revenge. Â The chickens and I have already had a summit on what’s acceptable scratching and what the consequences will be if they persist in flying the coup... 
Part of a training course I participated in this week we were asked to reflect on an achievement we were proud of. Â That’s not a notion I dwell on too much, usually because I’m moving on to the next project or task. Â It was a hard exercise for me to face... 
No doubt that a certain food writer was a part inspiration in the name of this blog. Â It’s been a constant reminder of my intention to live a more balanced life and be as much a home-maker as a working professional. Â Almost six years on my... 