If you find yourself reading this blog and scrolling through my recipes, you will be aware that I am a big fan of cooking and baking. Many of the recipes I bake and cook regularly are available on this website, including my lemon drizzle cake, my tea brack and my chicken noodle stir-fry. I would be a fraud to say that I’ve made up all … Continue reading My Cookbook Collection
Hydration is key – I tell my dog every time I fill his water bowl. I’m not sure if he’s listening to me but he quickly slurps up the water and reminds me that it is time for me to get a glass of water too. The general rule of thumb that many of us grew up with is to drink 2L or 8 glasses … Continue reading Food for Thought: Hydration
A bad workman blames his tools. It is very easy, when something goes wrong, to blame a person, the conditions, your equipment. That just isn’t good enough. In the kitchen, you need a few basic tools to prepare tasty and delicious meals. After these, you can add more elaborate equipment. However, if you’re working in a capsule kitchen or don’t have the finances to buy … Continue reading Minimal & Functional: The Kitchen Utensils You Need
Today, September 30th, is International Podcast Day. My love for podcasts is strong and, inspired by this international day of recognition, I decided to update my 2019 podcast list and create this 2020 version. A lot can change in a year *cough* COVID *cough*. Equally a lot can stay the same – you’ll notice some of my recommendations have carried through from 2019 to 2020. … Continue reading Listen to these Podcasts: The 2020 Edition
I was a late adapter when it came to Netflix. It has really only been this year (2020) that I have gotten into it and I must say, there are lots of great shows on there. From movies to documentaries, there is something for everyone. Becoming Michelle’s Obama’s memoir, released in 2020. Becoming is one of the the few audiobooks I have listened to and … Continue reading Weekends are made for Netflix
