Once there was, and always will be, Fathers. Some fathers are more famous than others, but that doesn’t make them any less fatherly or less loved, especially by the littlest admirers. It is true that… more →
gretel's ovenwrote 2 days ago: Winter puddings are some of my favourite desserts. That and chocolate but I’m not always fussy … more →
wrote 1 week ago: :: Rhubarb is a most unexpected source of happiness. Whoever first thought to harvest the sour, sto … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Refreshing and simple, a perfect way to end a meal on a light note, with the ginger contributing to … more →
wrote 3 months ago: This galette was delicious. And it almost didn’t happen. A few weeks ago I was in Denver on a … more →
wrote 4 months ago: We think midweek is the perfect time to offer up a dessert recipe. On my way into work today I heard … more →
wrote 4 months ago: A few nights ago, Jeff and I opened a bottle of Schwarze Mädchentraube Merlot that was just sitting … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Once there was, and always will be, Fathers. Some fathers are more famous than others, but that does … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Once there was, and always will be, witches. The witches in the Forest of Stories come in many shape … more →
wrote 4 months ago: It’s that time of the year again. Sarson, Gobhi, Matar and the king of winter vegetables: ‘Gajar’. H … more →
wrote 4 months ago: I penned poetry and taught poetry workshops long before I saw my children’s books published or began … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Christmas is long gone, presents stashed away in the shelves, cookies eaten and candles burned down~ … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Today I’m trying out another homemade recipe from my Pinterest Board. I’m so addicted to … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Once there was, and always will be, fairies. As I’m sure you learned in school, in perhaps geography … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Now that it is almost December and suitably wintry, there are some nights when you just yearn for so … more →
wrote 6 months ago: It’s a chocolate and mikan orange tarte. Believe me it’s a delight. We call sticks of ca … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Winter is at an end in NZ and we’re moving into Spring, but I really should share this recipe. … more →
wrote 10 months ago: I felt like an old fashioned cobbler the other day. Not that I had ever had one but I have read lot … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Today is such a cold, wet day that I felt the need to bake something warm and indulgent. For ages no … more →
wrote 11 months ago: When I posted a photo on Facebook after I made this wonderful Butterscotch Self-saucing Pudding, peo … more →