family life & travels
With the Christmas party season in full swing, life can get pretty hectic at this time of year. From work do’s to Christmas socials; family occasions and New Years Eve parties – it’s a busy time of year and there can often be a lot of pressure on your wardrobe to deliver beautiful new outfits
The temperatures are dropping, the winter boots, scarves, and coats are coming out, and the shops are filling up with all winter attire. But the pièce de résistance has to be the range of Christmas jumpers that are out on display. So many fun and quirky designs; they really do make me smile. But for me,
With Christmas just around the corner, we are all starting to plan our family and friend get togethers where we will meet up, eat copious amounts of food and swap presents. It’s definitely starting to feel quite festive now that the nights are drawing in, and it’s safe to say that the annual Christmas adverts
I know, I know, we haven’t even had Halloween yet. But since becoming a parent, I have had to plan ahead more and more as I really like to enjoy the Christmas season, rather than be rushing around sorting all of the gifts. Plus, we have a birthday in December, so it is a double-whammy
It doesn’t really count as Christmas unless there is some chutney to munch on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Am I right? It is made with South African peaches or nectarines flavoured with onion, sultanas and spices. It’s a traditional accompaniment to Bobotie, a South African classic dish, and it tastes fantastic with cold meats and cheeses,
This time of year is one of my favourites. But in these last few weeks leading up to Christmas, there is so much going on that I barely get time to get ready and do my makeup. From gift shopping, wrapping gifts, getting things for the kid’s school parties, baking, cooking, cleaning, working, and a
I can hardly believe that we are only a couple of weeks away from Christmas Day. Less than two weeks in fact. It is so exciting. I really enjoy this time of year and all of the loveliness that it brings. But there is so much preparation involved with Christmas to make it all run
The season for Spanish Persimon is underway, and you may have seen a few of the recipes I’ve posted that are celebrating the seasonal Spanish fruit. The season last until the end of January 2018, so there is plenty of time to get creative and eat plenty of them. It is rumoured that Brits now
I really do enjoy cooking, and there is no better time than to get in the kitchen to try out fun recipes, than in the run up to Christmas. So many amazing flavours and festive smells, that will take you back toy our childhood, and be things that you want to make year after year.
