A Moment Of Calm

A Moment Of Calm

Dec 26, 2017 | Inspiration

Take a deep breath. You have made it through Christmas.     You’ve dealt with the preparation, the anticipation, the stress, the people. You’ve done it. You can relax now.     I hope you relaxed during Christmas but as I write this...
Boxing Day Grub

Boxing Day Grub

Dec 26, 2017 | Food

I’m hosting Boxing Day this year. I want to keep it relaxed and not try to redo Christmas day. I’ve done everything in advance so there is little work to do.     There will be roast turkey for sandwiches, I’ve made orange cured ham (5kg...
Boxing Day Tune

Boxing Day Tune

Dec 26, 2017 | Tune of The Day

Nobody Does It Better by Carly Simon   It’s Boxing Day. Stick your feet up, eat the Quality Street and watch a Bond movie.    
Christmas Strike

Christmas Strike

Dec 25, 2017 | Food

I hope Christmas dinner was divine. I hope your spuds were fluffy but crunchy, your turkey moist and that no one ran out of pigs in blankets.     It doesn’t always go well. One year my auntie was faced with a crisis. No, not a crisis, a mutiny. Her...
Join In

Join In

Dec 25, 2017 | Tiny Delights

I know that not everyone finds Christmas the joyous event that I do. Some people spend the day alone or in circumstances not of their choosing. Even those that love their friends and family can get a wee bit stressed and need a break and a bit of support.  ...