In the kitchen: new cook books

I was lucky enough to receive three new cook books for Christmas, Two of the books are in Swedish, which … More

This week’s small pleasures #313

What a glorious sunny summer day it has been! Unfortunately I was at work, but am at least enjoying the … More

Yesterday, Sunday, was the first Sunday in Advent, and we got out our candles and lit the first one to … More

I recently got hold of a copy of Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage, a wonderful eclectic mix of recipes inspired by … More

We have been lucky with a couple of days of sunshine and blue skies – always a small pleasure that … More

As regular readers know, I don’t work on Wednesdays, and often use the day to catch up on things like … More

We use our senses every day, not always aware of what we are touching, seeing, hearing, smelling or tasting. Sometimes … More

What a week of ups and downs….the downs include things going on at work, humid weather followed by 48 hours … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More

Today saw our return to work after what has been a lovely long summer holiday, that included Christmas, New Year … More