Want to win friends and influence people? I say it’s a sure thing if you bake them fresh bread. Bread week was one of my favourites at cooking school – I loved the smell, watching the reaction of yeast and even … Continue reading
In my happy place
Ditch the sugar
Walking to the car tonight after his first rugby training, Master Five asked if he could have Powerade on the way home, “because I’ve been training so hard”. I had to remind him of our agreement – that when he … Continue reading
Relish the moment
“Mum, you don’t need to walk me to my class today”, said Master Five-and-a-half one day last week. Body blow. Thankfully, between the school bag, reading, scooter and other bits, he realised that he did indeed need his ma. And, … Continue reading
Changing my mind
One of the issues of the day in New Zealand is the “flag debate”. It’s fascinating listening to both sides. I’ve got to say that the pro-change lobby seems far more organised, succinct, and visible than the status quo lobby. … Continue reading
Holiday after-glow
I’m in that post holiday haze, everything looks brighter despite the kilos of unpacking to be done and child to ready for first day back at school. My home town delivered one of those, “you can’t beat Wellington on a … Continue reading
Rain rain go away
Happy 2016! As is to be expected here in New Zealand, storm warnings have been issued to summer campers. Tents in campgrounds in Northland and The Coromandel have blown away and only the very stoic have not headed home days … Continue reading
Buon Natale
“Quick I need to go to bed” are not words normally associated with my son. But, tonight is not any ordinary night. Santa Claus is coming to town. Or, is he? It’s been touch and go at our place over … Continue reading
the underground baker 