I managed to cut my thumb on what my husband mockingly describes as a butter knife. In my defence, it was a picnic dinner knife that has a Read More
Humour
Silly cut thumb
| 6 April 2014
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Wellington
Camping at Kaitoke
| 29 March 2014
We hadn’t been camping since before the kids were born (more than 4 years ago), and in the last month we’ve gone twice. Finally, the kids are old Read More
Food and drink
Pumpkin risotto with crispy sage
| 23 March 2014
When you have pumpkin and you’ve had enough of making soup, try some pumpkin risotto. We usually have a whole lot of sage at this time of year Read More
Food and drink
Pumpkin and tomato soup
| 18 March 2014
A pumpkin soup that’s cheap, delicious and filling. With a hint of tomato and curry powder, served with feta and pumpkin seeds for bursts of flavour, and crusty Read More
Crafts and Design
Textured crochet kids hat
| 12 March 2014
This is my latest hat. The basic pattern is from the Allicrafts Deeply Textured Hat. I added a couple single crochet rows at the bottom and a cute Read More
Cakes
Chocolate banana cake
| 5 March 2014
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe, and it’s so fail proof and delicious that I’ve made it many times since. Even people who don’t like banana cake will Read More
Food and drink
Smoked salmon and prawn chowder (or smoked chicken chowder)
| 1 March 2014
I make this chowder with either smoked salmon and prawns, or with smoked chicken. Both are very good and makes a hearty meal when served with crusty bread Read More
Wellington
Webstock 2014
| 23 February 2014
February 13-14 was my second Webstock conference, and what a hoot! This year it was held at the St James theatre, instead of the usual Wellington Town Hall. Read More
Humour
You know you’re Asian when…
| 17 February 2014
OK, I’m definitely Asian, but raised in New Zealand with mostly Kiwi influences – against my parents’ wishes of course. And now I’m married to a Kiwi and Read More
The Kiddies
Power of the Dark Side
| 8 February 2014
Cameron loves his Darth Vader mask, and fell asleep in it today. Do not underestimate the power of the Dark Side, or a car ride – it’s the Read More