A while back I posted a recipe for Golden Yoghini Drink, made with turmeric, which led me to thinking that would be a good way to make Chai ...

 Nearly every day I am making something that we used to buy, which is what my "slow living" is all about. Derek asked me this morn...

Last weekend we had lots to do in Auckland, including a trip to the Auckland Art Gallery. We walked past Pauanesia - a Kiwiana shop -  and I...

Don't Throw That Out! Yesterday I went looking for a new battery for my camera. The old one just died, after six years of service. I wa...

I don't know about you, but I feel there is a lot more environmental activity - at least if you go by what is reported. Recently a 19 y...

Sunday was a lovely day here. We could hear the surf pounding, so thought a trip to the beach at the river mouth would be great - hopefully ...

Winter started in June, but it's hot here today. The last two days have brought heavy rain and flooding to the North. I was worried that...