African sunset window sill this evening.  Memories of the people, wildlife, stunning landscapes, and weather. All the good times with those we met there and those that came to visit us. The plant below reminds me of the fruit used in the delicious liqueur Amarula. I have absolutely no idea what this tree is so … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 8 April →

window sill for everyone whos birthday isnt quite what they were hoping for in this time, es[ecially anyone on their own or missing their special loved ones. Although ballons no longer enviromentally good the pumps still remind me of parties, hope we get some new eco balloons one day. The present is wrapped in reusable … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 7 April →

A window shout out to all the supermarket workers, delivery people, office staff, deliverers, pickers, packers and growers. Bags of thanks to all of those involved in keeping the food supply going. The foliage is a little bit of fig and a lot of galangal. The flower is galangal which was a pleasant surprise when … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 6 April →

Canada this evening, have never visited but would like to. Everyone I know who has been has nothing but the highest praise for such a beautiful country and people. Continuing the tradition of acquiring the souvenirs before the trip...doesn't everyone do this?

Scotland today, unusual South African McGregor wine, some Rennie Mackintosh, one of my dads paintings of a Loch and a monster. Shortbread, fir tree and the closest I could find to heather and thistles at this time of the year here. The beautiful tea cup is handmade in Kapiti by Harriet Bright, the translation being, … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 4 April →

Autumn before and after pictures. What to do with quinces when trying to avoid sugar? A quince sauce (ketchup) with a few dates. Wasnt sure what it would taste like...but was pleasantly surprised when drizzled over a kumera chip. Busy sunny day in the garden so will add recipes tomorrow.

Thoughts turning to France today. Country of beauty, flowers, history, art, fabulous food and friendly people.

Today a tribute to the sign language interpreters by special request from a home support worker. Five fingers making the sign for aroha, rosemary so we remember those less fortunate than ourselves and the expressive faces of heartsease and snapdragons. Sage and thyme as soothing to sore throats, most of us know how tiring it … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 1 April →

Thinking of England and all my friends and family there. Happy memories of working at Scotland Yard. Cheese scuffin recipe will go up tomorrow, Stay well.

Thanks to all the support workers, home carers, medical personnel and anyone working in or keeping a hospital running. Especially my friend Rosalie who is looking after many clients everyday and evening so they can stay in their own home and Steve's sister Jill who is a respiratory nurse at Wellington Hospital . A super … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 30 March →