Sweet Home Chicago

When I saw Jim's theme for this week's Song Lyric Sunday was Blues, I immediately recalled the distinctive sound of the Blues, but was unable to name a single track that fit within this genre. A little research and I came across a song that made me smile. Robert and I spent a few weeks …

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Clearspring Organic Japanese Sencha Green Tea

During the warmer months, I am much more selective with hot drinks, and I lose enthusiasm for milky drinks. One of my favourites - and I think our Waitrose orders will reveal all - are these Japanese Sencha Green Tea Bags from Clearspring. I have been drinking this brand of Green Tea for the past …

The Month That Was…Royal May

The last Wednesday of the month means it is time for a brief summary of the recent events and a guide to the posts published on this site during the month. It was rather a jolly month (despite the weather) and yet again the British people displayed that even in the pouring rain they can …

Guacamole

Our good friend Pablo has finally shared with is the secret of his unforgettable guacamole. I love avocados, but always find them a challenge to know when they are perfectly ripe. So whenever I have used his recipe, I end up with a fairly chunky guacamole, but Pablo's is always smooth. Regardless, it the combination …

Just Bounce With Me

Jim picked a theme for today's Song Lyric Sunday that I thought would be easy, but was not quite as easy as I expected. When I typed Hip Hop Rap into a search engine, a multitude of songs I did not recognize appeared, most of which contained a torrent of expletives and racial slurs which …

Lady Lewis’ Library – Amanda In Arabia

It has been a delight to discover a writer who as well as publishing posts on WordPress has managed to write and publish a marvellous series of books which are perfect for young readers. Today we are featuring what we believe is the first story that started the series by Darlene Foster. Many of you …

Baked Pesto Gnocchi

Simple recipes for a family dinner are of immense value in maintaining one's sanity. However, we found this dish just a bit too rich to have a bowl full of at dinner. So we started to enjoy a big scoop along with a green leafy salad for lunch. It is so easy to make...just a …

The Boogie Started Too Explode

Jim's choice of theme for this week's Song Lyric Sunday is sure to cause a reaction - whether that be jumping up to dance, or reaching for the mute button. I say that because Disco is not everybody's cup of tea. A while ago, we watched a Hollywood film called The Martian which included the …

Domaine Huber Grüner Veltliner

I am sure I have said this before, but I often wonder how it is that anybody can confidently review either a prepared dish of food or a beverage when taste is so individual. When I don't like something, I try not to state my opinion too brashly as I like to think that someone …

Blackberry Cardamom Creams

I came across a recipe that was a little unusual to the traditional puddings and desserts I make it. The colour in the recipe photograph was glorious, so I felt I had to try this recipe. It was a just a little bit more laborious and time consuming than I expected, but I was very …