Apricot chicken casserole

A few years ago when my daughter was working, studying and feeding her family, I made numerous chicken casseroles for them.   This was a favourite as it is so easy.  …Read more

Cold meat platter

This very simple platter can form the basis of a main course for summer meal.

Ingredients

A selection of cold meats from the deli at your supermarket …Read more

Cheese platter

The versatile cheese platter is a great starter served with a drink as guests are arriving.  It makes a classy change from chips and dips.

It is also easy …Read more

Frank Crane quote

“What is a friend? I will tell you it is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.”  Frank Crane (1861–1928)

Remember Playschool?

Here’s a house. Here’s a door. Windows 1. 2, 3, 4.

Have you ever wondered what happened to Jemima? or Big Ted?  Manu, Humpty and Little Ted?

Well Te Papa has been out searching and found them.  Go have a look for yourself at http://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2009/08/07/reconstructing-play-school-online/ 

Relive your childhood through the Playschool toys.  Tell us about your Playschool memories.

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