Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
A friend of mine is celebrating a birthday this weekend. In lieu of presents she has asked us to write letters. How long we’ve known her; what we mean to each other; what we love about her and what we might find challenging. She will save them all in an album. I’m all for it. … Continue reading letters
I was watching a documentary recently, about a family who had lost a son. His sister had the tragic job of letting her siblings know. She said that there are moments in our lives that actually change our brain chemistry. And it struck me as so true. There are those moments good and bad, that … Continue reading chemistry
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend. while some of the pieces are quite personal. some are food for a blog... here is one of them... My first love A recent conversation with my BFF, abut the brief time we dated best friends when we were 16 has made me … Continue reading first
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend. while some of the pieces are quite personal. some are food for a blog... here is one of them... If you could run away, where would you go? This Is easy… There is a tiny village called Kaikōura, on the eastern side of … Continue reading away
I've been quiet here recently. I have been very sick and I'm currently in hospital It's my 59th birthday Needless to say, there has been a lot of mind work going on, while my body has been doing its own thing.I got sick around the anniversaries of my 2 friends' passings. Times for reflection to … Continue reading 4am
They say life is what happens, when you are making plans. This blog started life as a recipe blog. I love to cook and feed people, and 6 years ago, it seemed the next logical step, to share my love of food and recipes with other interested people. After a while, I realised I had … Continue reading my other entrée
I’m Angry It’s been a sad week for women. Sarah Everard Another woman, minding her own business, who has been kidnapped attacked terrorised and murdered Her body left miles from where she was taken She now has a Wikipedia page dedicated to her death, cold comfort to her family and friends A man has been … Continue reading one night
My writing friend Matt is currently doing the same writing challenge I did; a 36 hour turn around write of a suggested topic. This was my suggestion to him – as we are both proud owners of A Beagle and a Pair of (Identical) Blue Doc Martins… I thought I would keep him company in … Continue reading A Beagle and a Pair of Blue Doc Martins
This summer I embarked on a 2 week solo roadie around the East Coast of our North Island. In normal times, this would be an absolute indulgence; but this year even more so. I am very aware of how privileged I am to be able to do this. And I’m trying to fill and appreciate … Continue reading Tales From the Road #7 – Joe Moody
This summer I embarked on a 2 week solo roadie around the East Coast of our North Island. In normal times, this would be an absolute indulgence; but this year even more so. I am very aware of how privileged I am to be able to do this. And I’m trying to fill and appreciate … Continue reading Tales from the Road #5 – Falling from Grace
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 