Chicken Soup for the Soul and my Andy Warhol moment…

Over the Summer, I had a fabulous weekend away with 2 of my “R&R Ladies” (Retail and restaurant) in Christchurch. What started out as a 2-day weekend away to see a favourite comedian, morphed into 5 days, 2 shows, a cricket match and lunches and dinners with friends, with a wee bit of shopping thrown … Continue reading Chicken Soup for the Soul and my Andy Warhol moment… →

A Tasty Triple Treat

These last 3 cookie recipes round out my Christmas Baking…. Gifted to me by a Bestie, a Big Sister and one of my son’s school homework project; they really remind me of Christmas’s past, and people I love… Christmas Cook bookHand written, with extra bitsAmended, adapted and reminders My Christmas recipe book is hand written, … Continue reading A Tasty Triple Treat →

Covering my Basics

For the 3rd day of Christmas I want to share a few staples from My Christmas. The first is that Magic emulsion known as Mayonnaise. There are some really good ones on the market, but none of them are as unctuous and silky smooth as a good home-made mayo. Often deemed too scary, its actually … Continue reading Covering my Basics →

Bowls of Welcoming Winter Warmth……

One of the only upsides to moving into the cooler weather is SOUP! I drive my family crazy with soup all winter, because it is the ultimate soul food, and I love the magic of throwing a few (normally cheap) ingredients into a pot and a few hours later you have a bowl of delicious … Continue reading Bowls of Welcoming Winter Warmth…… →