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 …

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 …

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 …

You Got Me Spinnin’ Round Like Crazy

Jim has asked us to feature Girl Groups for today's Song Lyric Sunday. I have to admit, I never followed any particular girl group. I have always felt that the market of hormonal teenagers was more likely to incite loyalty to boy bands churning out pop music rather than girl groups. But there have been …

Cawston Press Brilliant Beetroot

Some years ago, I went through a yearlong period of illness - one of those pesky viruses that knocks the stuffing out of you and leaves you feeling like a wreck for the next twelve months. In response, I did everything I could to give my body the rest, exercise and nutrition it needed. I …