Ice Cream

Ice Cream

I have a confession to whisper. I’m not a big fan of ice cream. I am never going to be the woman who hits an emotional trauma and weeps into her tub of ice cream while wearing whimsical pyjamas. When that happens you will find me in M&S Food buying all the pork...
Feeding The Hoards

Feeding The Hoards

We are a family of 6. We have a traditional English fayre lover, an ex-vegan, an ex-vegetarian, a human dustbin, a child who loves lobster and one that would exist on sausages and tomato sauce if we let her. Meal times can be a cross between a circus and hostage...
Men Who Own My Soul – part 2

Men Who Own My Soul – part 2

Richard Thompson   Richard Thompson, Richard Thompson, Richard Thompson. Where do I start? Richard Thompson, Richard Thompson, Richard Thompson.   I love him. Completely and unapologetically. I can even sit through very long guitar solos for Richard...
Rivers of London

Rivers of London

Slight crush on PC Grant I do love a good accidental stumble across an excellent book. Rivers of London by Ben Aaronvitch was on a reading list for the work book club. It didn’t have it’s moment in the sun but I was intrigued enough to try it anyway.   Oh Lord, I...
Family Viewing

Family Viewing

DIY SOS: The Big Build   I’m not a big television watcher. I want to be and I get very giddy about starting a new series but I get distracted and it can feel like a big commitment with work, a husband, friendships, dog walking and an internet shopping habit to...