Drinks and Beverages
Around The World With A Wooden Spoon And Spatula
Pfft, to armchair travel we might think. For the foreseeable future, it’s a new reality whichever way we look at it. The thought of not travelling is like telling a ladybird she may not save her children burning in their house. Dreadful. Unthinkable. Depressing. Every morning I throw back...
Hot Chick Spicing Up The Kitchen
Winter food to spice up your life: add heat to your menu with colourful spices, bring out the tartness of citrus with a saucy pudding, go tropical with a pod of vanilla, and pick up an exotic thread of saffron. These international recipes from around the world will spark curiosity and motivate...
Lemons, lavender, and Limoncello _(What to do with Lemons)
Lemons are abundant now. Juicy, tart, and full of goodness, they offer essential Vitamins like C to support your health and boost your mood. I’ll squeeze them, cut them, peel them, store them, preserve them, and our house will be filled with that fresh, lemony sweetness, inspiring a sense...
Move Mundane to Make Magic
Easier said than done, you may say. It takes a mindset shift and willpower to turn something mundane into magic, but it’s not impossible. Look at the guy on stage—he uses a plain white handkerchief to produce a beautiful white dove. It's all in the magic we hold in our hands. Just read...
Friday My Day
The clock ticks. January draws to a close, not a day too soon. It’s been a long month, and I bet many of you feel the same. A fortnight ago, my bank balance went negative. My tan’s faded, and I’m not as diligent about counting calories anymore. Thank goodness it's Friday, my favourite day....
Chocolate Champagne and Caviar - Sparkling Berry Cocktail, Blini's, Chocolate Timbale, Berry Compote, Almond Bread
These three C’s, Chocolate, Champagne, and Caviar, are the star attractions that inspire wise hosts to create an elegant, memorable festive table. “Happiness, simple as a glass of chocolate or torturous as the heart, Bitter. Sweet. Alive.” - Joanne Harris, Chocolat. Don't invite the usual...