Chickpea Curry

It's the end of August already - and as the summer nears it's end, we are already looking ahead and planning for the autumn. My nephew Wills has a lot ahead of him. He has been with his parents for most of the summer, but soon he will be returning to Casa De Lewis. I …

Just As Phony As It Can Be

Jim set a real challenge with this week's Song Lyric Sunday theme. Oh there were plenty of tracks that contained the words on selection, but while I was doing my research, I noted that a lot of them bore very little resemblance with music as it is commonly defined. The phenomenal Ella Fitzgerald rescued me …

Champteloup Sauvignon Blanc Touraine

Why did I love this wine? ...and oh I did love it!!... As soon as we twisted off it's screw cap a gush of lemon drizzle erupted from the bottle. In fact the lemon freshness made it scintillating for a summer wine. It was not too sweet, a grassy mineral element reigned in the lemon …

Quick Ratatouille

Ratatouille - a humble dish which has been created by just about everybody. I have been making ratatouille since I started to cook and I have tried every version in every cookbook I have ever bought. I love the tasty combination of vegetables delivered with love. I was a little concerned over a recipe I …

A Race To The End

When I noticed that Jim had asked us for sports songs, I tried to think of which music I associate with sports? I am not particularly a fan of sports, but I do seem to be swept up in the excitement of the athletics events in major sporting events like the Olympics. Sport is too …

Please Visit The Great Bloggers’ Bake Off This Weekend!

Darling Melody and her collaborators Gary and Jeanne have been busy for weeks working on a very special online event to bring together food bloggers, poets, nature lovers and everyone who enjoys all the fun of WordPress. The Bake Off began around twelve hours ago, but will be continuing for the whole weekend. There are …

Equinox Pink Grapefruit And Guava Organic Kombucha

One a summer's day, pink grapefruit is a flavour I adore. The sharp refreshing citrus fruit combines perfectly with guava. I know this. I was sure I was going to love this sparkling beverage. I tried to ignore a word that made me a little nervous - "kombucha". I have read about kombucha. I understand …

Kiwi Lime Pie

This is my entry for THE 2021 GREAT BLOGGERS' BAKE OFF SUMMER FESTIVAL OF LOVE! It is so exciting to take part, and I am looking forward to seeing all of the other baking that will be part of this event. Thank you to Gary, Jeanne and Melody for all of their hard work. Melody …

Shock Shock Horror Horror

As soon as I saw that Jim had picked a theme this week for Song Lyric Sunday that included the word "horror" I knew which song I wanted to feature. I mentioned it last week to lovely Melody and she said she had picked the very same song. She very kindly offered to change her …

Echo Falls White Zinfandel

I sometimes mention that although I prefer red wine, I make the switch to white or rose wine throughout the summer months. However, I personally prefer crisp and fresh to sweet and syrupy. So when I tried a glass of Echo Falls White Zinfandel I was overwhelmed by the sugary rush I felt. Make no …