Watching The Babies

Having my tomato seed trays on the dining room table has been quite fascinating. I have been watching the babies grow each day, and even The Husband has been watching with interest. Small Fry was the first cultivar to germinate. Then it was Amish Paste, of which all 8 seeds have germinated. Oooh yeah! I … More Watching The Babies

Cushion Cover

I have finished knitting my cushion cover! Thank goodness. It took a little longer than I expected. Doing the back in stockinette stitch was very uninspiring. I am also pleased to say that I finished it before starting my next knitting project. Wow, so much self control! I am quite chuffed with it and it … More Cushion Cover

What Shall I Put on my Sandwiches? #2 – Salmon Salad

Following along from the egg salad, I wanted to experiment with tinned fish. I used to hate tinned fish, and I still hate a lot of tinned fish. But recently I have been foraying into the world of tinned salmon. I’m not entirely sure where this notion came from. I think it was a combination … More What Shall I Put on my Sandwiches? #2 – Salmon Salad

Getting Seedy

Spring has definitely sprung, and all a little too fast for me. Usually, I am a little too eager to get things growing. I usually sow my tomato seeds indoors in the latter parts of August, trying to give them a head start. This was sometimes a little too early for the Christchurch climate, but might … More Getting Seedy