It's beginning to feel a bit like Easter around here with Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns in the shops (well actually they have been in t...

I have had a love affair with quinces since I was introduced to them a few years ago, so I wasn't surprised to read that in Ancient Gre...

There has been much tragic news around the world lately. It seems every morning when I turn on the radio to the news there is news of anothe...

A slightly different post for you this week.... For my writing homework for yesterday's meeting of my writing group, the South ...

I don't know if you have seen the little video that this trolling around Facebook at the moment for little Apple Roses.  I've ...

I don't know about you, but winter seems to me to be a time for baking, and making hearty soups and casseroles. I love the smell of bisc...

A few weeks ago a friend brought me a huge bag of plums fresh picked from an orchard - firm, with a sweet-sharp taste - delicious.   (I ha...

It is spring and our lemon tree is loaded with lemons. Lemons are a very versatile fruit - you can drink it, make it into jams and spreads...

 I love this cooking show with Peter Kuruvita on SBS - so interesting - and the recipes always look so devine! I just had to post the link ...

I have finally gotten into the Christmas spirit and finished decorating my tree last night after coming home from Carols by Candlelight - th...