After traveling with my husband Bryan in the UK and parts of Europe last year it opened my eyes yet again to the wonderful place…
From September 2014

Swedish Cinnamon Rolls
A delicious treat for the whole family! NB. (1 cup = 2.5 dl) Dough: 150 gram butter 5 dl milk 50 gram fresh yeast (or…

Style “Don’ts” for over 45’s
A few simple “Don’ts” to keep you looking your best. Don’t: Wear short shorts well above your knees. Knees are not the most attractive part…
Confidence, self-esteem and building great personal style – Pt1
Our eldest daughter Nikki and I co-owned a women’s clothing boutique called Reve in Palmerston North for 7 years, where our speciality was helping women…
Confidence, self-esteem and building great personal style – Pt2
A stylish confident woman is comfortable in her own skin. She takes time out for herself knowing that she gives a lot lot better to…

Do we give up too easily? – Alan Marshall
While out biking recently on one of the many beautiful trails that weave through the estuaries and coastal waterways in the Hawkes Bay New Zealand,…

Pizza – Italian style!
In nz we put far too many toppings on our pizza. This is what we ate in Italy and it was so simple! Ingredients: Buy…

Men – Trend watch
Trend watch for the men – observations in the streets. The European / Scandinavian men are very stylish, and very bold with colour. There are…

The culture of drinking
A father, aged in his mid 40s, died a few months ago. He had been a successful businessman. He was well educated and came from…