If you’re having work problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems but a job ain’t one. Not till next week anyway. So till then I’ll do my part to ease the suffering at the en...
I’m not a fan of big new year resolutions where the results aren’t measurable, like be healthy or lose weight or cook more. That’s why I have my 26 in 26 list. But there’s no ...
We’re getting down to the wire with LESS THAN A WEEK TILL XMAS. But there is so much we can offer just by being there. Yes that sounds incredibly cheesy, but it’s also true facts. So if y...
Last weekend I was lucky enough to participate in a tradition totally new to me & not at all new to the boyf. Every year since they were youngins he & his sisters get together to make ginge...
I’ve gone with the generic ‘pictures’ because lots of people are scared of art, or aren’t interested in photography, or are scandalised by the thought of rasterbating. But rea...
+ // + Everyone loves food. Delicious home cooked food is even better. Delicious home cooked food that mixes in all the best ingredients – best ever! A pretty parcel of salted caramel cookies t...
Each year I try to give suggestions on great gifts for people that don’t take up space, don’t add unnecessary crap to people’s lives, and don’t play directly into the hands of...
I made it. 30 days of consecutive blogging. A whole month of full time work, xmas orders, daily blogging, twitter interactions, and social engagements. Phew. Helped in part (a lot) by my health (bett...
+ / + Xmas not your favourite time of year? Broke? Bored? Totally over the tradition of buying crap that no one needs? How about not doing that this year? (p.s. I’ll be posting a bunch of posts...
We scored three artichokes for $1.50 in the sale bin at the supermarket yesterday which is a saving of $4.50 PER ARTICHOKE apparently. I love artichokes but I’d never actually cooked and eaten ...
There are a number of things I’m wishing for for giftmas that I’m really not expecting: to wake up and realise the result of yesterday’s election was just a nightmare; a 4s iPhone; ...
Did you know that making lamingtons is super easy if you use store bought sponge? I’d only made these lamingtons once before, and they were the classic kiwi raspberry flavour. This time I decid...
It’s illegal to try and persuade someone to vote for a particular party on election day. Or something? But it’s not quite election day. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow. Vote Green. Vo...
Hi Lovers So apparently people in the States go crazy after Thanksgiving and spend all their money on sales? Perfect timing for xmas shipping and the perfect time to finally try out the Etsy Coupon C...
Thanksgiving: A holiday celebrated in The States that has nothing to do with me, or my history. Nevertheless, the idea of remembering to be thankful and sharing a meal is one I can get behind. Much l...
In an effort to save money, as well as get my sister to come to Wellington, we drove home with her after our few days in Hamilton. It’s real long drive, about 8 hours without stops! But the sce...
I fucking love laab. I actually came up with a back up career idea the other day in which I open I restaurant that makes nothing but laab. I would call it Laab Actually. Clearly I’m a genius. L...
Having done our transport research online we asked for seats with the Hoang Long bus company for our trip from Haiphong to Ninh Binh. This got us a sleeper bus for 2 hours, which we thought would mea...
Metropolis Cafe (Hamilton) Coffee Monterey (Newtown, Wellington) Pies Cambodian Seafood Gin Scones Lasagne Breakfast all the time
I’ve realised lately that I’m in a good space and working on what I actually want to do now. How do I know this? I’m temping and getting on with it but my mind is full of jewellery ...
Viognier with Vigor. Another of the many themed gatherings I’ve attended lately. Another one centered around booze. (hurrah!) It was the first time I’d ever tried Viognier and I’m s...
The rain could not keep us from Carlucci Land for long. Despite the biting wind and our hangering bellies (we went straight after work and stupidly neglected to bring snacks) we battled through 18 ho...
Louis vs Rick. CAPS LOCK IS HOW I FEEL INSIDE RICK. People say stupid things on twitter. The Oatmeal draws them. Best. Wow, I seriously love the way Melissa refashions clothes! This house-dress turne...
It was Brendan’s one request that while visiting Mum in Ngaruawahia we see the Hamilton Gardens. I hadn’t been for years but remembered them being quite spectacular and well themed. The w...
Having been introduced to good whisky by Brend and his Dad I’ve come to enjoy it without a mixer, or even ice. The way it should be consumed when the bottle is single malt and well aged, but th...
I found this in my drafts last night. A post I wrote in April 2010, and yet not much has changed. I lost a bit of interest in clothes but still dress pretty much the same. I wore the mentioned glasse...
Whether you use the American date system or the normal one (ha!) doesn’t matter. It’s 11/11/11. These days I’m temping in an office with people I used to work for 5 years ago. Spend...
This stuff is so good. Prior to the Asia trip my body couldn’t handle caffeine, I always figured it had something to do with my colitis, and while disappointing it just meant I couldn’t h...
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