A seat at the table: an amber revolution

On Tuesday evening, we headed over to Noble Rot Wine Bar for one of their special evenings of wine tasting … More

This week’s small pleasures #384

You wouldn’t think from the featured image at the top of the post and that below, taken at lunch time … More

Darker evenings and chilly mornings tell us we are really into autumn. The weather hasn’t been bad at all, with … More

So it is time again for a review of the month’s reading, a post to contribute to the what’s on your … More

I’ve been a bit under the weather today, and have been at home off work. It is nothing serious, but … More

I grew up watching the sci-fi series Dr Who, and while I had no desire ever to meet Daleks or … More

The clocks have now gone back an hour and we have to finally admit that autumn is here. French classes … More

To be honest, not a lot new has been happening out in our little garden as our efforts and energies … More

As I gradually get used to the new kitchen, I’m gradually also getting my cooking mojo back again. Cooking for … More

It is Easter Monday evening and the end of the long weekend. It has been lovely to have some time … More