I must say, I have a massive sweet tooth. I don't want to stereotypically say that I attribute it to my Arab side, but honestly, do you know any Arabs who do...

There's something very productive about having a day off in the middle of the week. I have done lots of cleaning and plenty more planning for our new house. ...

It's very nearly the time of year most of us look forward to. I for one love Christmas. Not just Christmas day but I really do make the most of the twelve da...

I feel like Autumn is pretty much here. The weather is gloomy, a bit humid and rain is inevitable most days. Having said that, this summer has been the most ...

Being an independent business means that I will always prefer to support other independent businesses whenever I can. I think in some cases it's unavoidable ...

My favourite time of the year is finally here!! Don't get me wrong, I love being cosy and having hygge but nothing, absolutely nothing beats the summer. Long...

Sorry for the blog silence! I know I've mentioned the wedding in my last two posts but it really is taking over pretty much every spare minute we have. And d...

The weather has finally decided to behave itself and show some sun. Bring it on! It's really noticeable how much happier people are when the sun is shining. ...

Since I started my 'bake from home' business, I've had quite a few orders for gluten-free tray bakes. Naturally, I gravitate towards brownies. There aren't m...

There is an trans-Tasman contention over whether 'pavlova' is originally from Australia or New Zealand. We all know *cough* that the famed (and delicious) de...

People think I'm really weird. "Well, duh," you may be thinking. "That's because you are." Yes, we all have an element of the weird in us. But my comment abo...

I am determined to make this winter about all things exciting and not lament for the sparkly happy times of Christmas. Early church figureheads did not think...

The funny thing about getting married is that you take on family traditions as well as imposing your own. The great thing is that you get to start your own f...

Is there anything nicer on a crisp, sunny winter's day than having a hot, strong cup of coffee in bed and gazing out of the window? Yes, yes there is... add ...

Have you ever looked back at old photos of yourself and thought "I don't remember that". I always do. To be fair, they are pictures of me at about 4 or 5 yea...

It feels like autumn lasted long enough to get Halloween out of the way and then: BAM! Hello winter! What makes it worse is that Christmas adverts, merchandi...

I am very fortunate to enjoy what I do. I mean, I'm incredibly fortunate to be passionate about what I'm getting paid to do. There was a time really not that...

My photography skills aren't great, I admit that. But, you know, I practice and I'm getting better. I'm not one of those people who waits for the right light...

Ok, so that's not technically the saying. But is there anything better on a hot day than biting into a cold, juicy watermelon? I don't think so. The trick is...

There are so many things that I'd love to cook or bake. I always think I'll do them on my day off. I need A LOT of days off to get done what I want to get do...