Fast food done slow!

Looking back over the last few weeks it’s become clear that the new recipes I’m trying out have one thing in common – apart from the fact that their inspiration comes from my favourite supermarket.  They are all fast foods. They don’t take...

Highlights from the forest undergrowth

“Carry your camera everywhere” is common advice to new photographers.  You never know when you’ll spot something to snap. I made the mistake last week of not taking the camera with me on a couple of walks and missed some superb views and today kept...

The worlds most expensive solution to teething pains

Shopping for things to incorporate into the house build was almost a full time occupation for a while. I’d spend hours on the internet, mooching around shops and reading magazines looking for inspiration. During that time there were quite a few things I coveted...

Snuggle up with The White Tiger, you won’t regret it!

My best intentions about getting back into reading have been thwarted by other pressing activities.  Like redesigning this blog, taking up photography and the miscellaneous priorities of being a Domestic Executive. I have a goodie to report on though and thoroughly...

The basset way to keep warm in a southerly

Physical activity is a must when a southerly wind blows through Wellington.  To stand still is to risk freezing your extremities.  Today we’ve been experiencing such weather so the bassets got moving in their favourite way. To wrestle.  You could put them in...