There’s a fine line between content and smug. These crisp and squished tomato bread nests may be the tipping point. It started with a late Friday afternoon excursion to Borough markets. The sun was out. At the junction there were crowds spilling out onto the curb, sipping sneaky pints and getting a jump start on …
Breakfast
What makes you happy? It’s a solid question for soppy days. (It’s also a lovely documentary.) Here it goes, in no particular order: the smell of fresh basil (particularly if it comes from the new herb pot on your balcony). The sound of rain on a roof when I’m not soaking wet. Horses. The sight …
Sometimes you need an incentive to think outside the box and move beyond the obvious. I’m the sort of person who’s always better motivated with a carrot than a stick. (The orange post it notes flapping on the perimeter of my lap top are testament to that. Recent example; Australian or UK residents for tax …
Is there anything more welcoming than an omelette and a glass of wine? To make an omelette is a life skill. Elizabeth David may have her detractors, but she was right about its steadying properties. I’ve been making a lot of omelettes lately. I’ve been teaching a goat cheese and basil version to my neighbour …
I’m thinking a lot about Dads today. As one of my best friends goes through hell and we sit with our hearts in our throats, hoping to heaven that hers will be fine, the first thing I was compelled to do today was call mine. Like hers, mine is a very good egg. He’s dashing …
