Researching where Ralph and I will eat while on vacation takes away all of my ‘must find the perfect grub’ stress. A couple of years…

Successfully traveling with your spouse requires boundless cooperation and a huge sense of humour. Who gets wedged beside Shrek on your flight?  Who gets…

Originally posted January 17, 2011 You either love blue cheese or you gag, if you come within twenty meters of it. Our…

Originally posted January 16, 2012 My Christmas tree is still decorated.The thought of taking it down and packing it away is enough…

I am now ready to put my head through a wall! I tried to move my blog to my own domain but could not…

I have been so excited to tell you this story. A year ago, Liz Rowe, owner of Urban Deli invited me to have a chat with her,…

It’s funny how life goes. Three years ago, after having worked since I was fourteen year old, I decided to retire. That…

White bean mash –  I know – sounds disgusting. How does white bean paste sound? I think the problem is not so much the…

  UPDATE: printable recipe I wrote this post before I figured out how to offer a printable version – sorry about the delay! Subscribe…

I love beginnings. The first kiss, opening a book, introductions to strangers, new linen and Mondays… The beginning to a new year…