my go-to winter remedies

serenity tea and handmade cup from the very generous The Golden Heart Gift Company Every second person is coughing. Or sneezing. Or apologising profusely for their symptoms as they breathe into [...]

keepsakes: a giveaway

Occasionally a book is released that I just have to have! ‘Keepsakes’ by Frances Hansen is one of them. Part cook book, part art book and very much a personal scrapbook, it is a joy [...]

kumquats & chilli

But not together. Home-grown flavour and colour to add a little bright around the house. It’s so blustery today, the perfect weather for staying in and cuddling under a blanket. Ché’s [...]

rhythm

Saturday night. Cooking dinner for friends. Wearing my Nana’s apron for the first time. I found it in my Mum’s wardrobe and brought it home with me. She was the best cook, my Nana. [...]

edible…

…his cheeks. I kiss them at least 100 times a day. Scrumptious. Little hands trying to find the petals amongst the grass. The concentration required is immense. (note:: baby yogi in [...]

tea

Tea cannisters found at a garage sale down the street. The perfect accompaniment to my teacups and teapots. Yes, I love tea. Picked up an Indian kaftan too. It smells like chai.

orange

Different shades of orange coloured my day…this rainy winters day. Mandarins from the local farm, vintage linen from the op shop, pumpkin soup for lunch and a cute little munchkin caught in [...]

earth hour

I had some fresh coriander sitting lonesome in a vase on the windowsill today so I thought it would be best to cook a yummy tikka masala for dinner – sprinkled with coriander and yogurt, [...]