

The Power of the Pooch
An entire post dedicated to our furry four-legged friends and the power of the pooch. If anyone had told me a year ago, that the simple...


Ageing Gracefully with a Walking Group
Image courtesy of M.I.L.K A few days ago, I sat next to a delightful elderly woman on the bus. The bus picked her up in Levin to take her...


Nadia Lim's Healthy Date and Cashew Caramel Chocolate Slice
Thanks to a mighty blonde moment I booked flights to Auckland rather than the required destination of Palmerston North for a sports...


Kale & Cashew Pesto
Who knew Kale could be so delicious as a pesto? Or am I the last person to find out?! After a relaxing Saturday morning I was craving my...


Blueberry Pecan Bread
The inspiration for this Blueberry Pecan Bread is from the lovingly delicious Petite Kitchen Blog. The recipe I used is essentially the...


Pesto & Yoghurt Baked Chicken
If you're after a sure winner with everyone, this is the dish for you. It's so simple to make and prepare and everyone just loves it! In...


Spinach, Banana & Date smoothie
As promised, here is my favourite green smoothie recipe of the moment. This is a lusciously thick and creamy smoothie. So thick in fact,...


The Beauty of Central
Over the weekend I was lucky enough to be whisked away on a mystery weekend by my husband. Now I’ll be honest; this is not a usual...


Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today is a grey, rainy winter Sunday. But sometimes, they are the most perfect days for pottering at home in the kitchen, reading and...


Warm Pesto Baked Mushrooms with Crispy Proscuitto
I was faced by a lunch dilemma yesterday, well not really but just slightly. I hadn’t left the house and nor did I intend on leaving. I...































