Buttery orange shortbread sandwiched together with a simple buttercream made with fresh passionfruit and orange zest.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Hope, Dignity and a Place to Call Home this Winter
Across Aotearoa New Zealand, more families than ever are facing the reality of homelessness, and for many, the question of where they will sleep each night is no longer certain.
Choice Overload and Why it Makes us Unhappy
Why it occurs, who it is most likely to affect, and how we can avoid it, is worth thinking about – so let’s dive into this modern-day phenomenon.
How to Complain without Causing Offence
As Kiwis, we’re well known for putting up with second-rate service rather than making a complaint. Yet keeping quiet isn’t helping anyone
Facebook Without the Drama
Facebook can be a wonderful way to stay connected, but it can also feel noisy, repetitive and occasionally exhausting.
Old Fashioned Billy Sponge
Do you remember having billy sponge as a child? My mother used to make it on the coal range and we'd have it served with stewed fruit from the garden
From Retirement Village to Published Author
For years, I’ve heard people say things like "everybody has a story to tell" or "everyone has a book in them," but not once did I think it applied to me.
Independence and the Fear of Losing it Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our series on the fear of losing independence, where we dive into practical tips to help you face your future with confidence.
After They’re Gone Part 3
Welcome back to our 7-part series on winding up a home that’s not your own. We move on, not to sorting, removing, and disposing of items, but to making lists!
Fragrant Curry
This gorgeous fragrant lamb curry takes a wee bit of time, but the result is absolutely worth it. Like all curries, the taste develops better with time.





