We are a Pacific nation and the Pacific Ocean surrounds us. We swim in it, fish ...
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Ted ed – Got seeds? Just add bleach, acid and sandpape
For a seed to start growing, its embryo must emerge from its hard coat. In nature ...
How to retire
Most people look forward to this phase in their life with certain expectations and some lucky ones actually manage to see these expectations become realities.
Watermelon sorbet
No ice cream maker required. The ideal treat for hot weather. Ingredients: ¾ cups water ⅔ ...
Poem: Highway rendezvous
Here I am on the Highway early morning on the way to town. Heavy traffic all ...
Poem: An owed to the supermarket
Off we go to the Supermarket Where oft times we’ve been before Find a park, a ...
Poem: How to be seen at an accident scene
My friends I give you this advice ignore it and you will repent Always leave home ...
Home help
Clutter not only takes up space around the home, it also takes up space in one’s ...
Growing roses in pots
Growing plants in containers is a popular past time for many of us, especially if we ...
Barbecued sweetcorn with 4 different flavoured butters
Ingredients: 8-10 cobs of LeaderBrand sweetcorn 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp sea salt Salt & ...