Bits & Bobs
Confessions of an awkward woman
I have behaved, but not conformed. —– I never set out to be a Contrary Mary. I don’t act with the explicit intention of hurting
13. June 2023
Author: Katharine
Language & Culture
My ultimate (and very millennial) running playlist
If this playlist doesn’t out me as a British millennial, nothing will —– I’ve been a long-distance runner since the age of 14. In the
9. June 2023
At Home
Homemade elderflower cordial – a fixture in my foraging calendar
No summer is complete without homemade elderflower cordial. Here’s my go-to recipe, plus foraging tips and suggestions for serving. —– For 1 litre of cordial
8. June 2023
Language & Culture
Gen Z slang? I’m here for it!
Getting to grips with Gen Z slang – confessions of a millennial trying to keep up with the kids —– I was born in 1982.
5. June 2023
Sport & Health
Running the Wachau half marathon – on my own, just for the heck of it
Better late than never —– Back in 2011, I registered for the Wachau half marathon. Held in September every year, it is probably the second most
3. June 2023
Language & Culture
Tina Turner in 10 songs
An inspiration in every way. —– I came home from an evening out with a friend on Wednesday to the sad news that Tina Turner,
26. May 2023
At Home
My foolproof rhubarb and vanilla jam recipe
This rhubarb and vanilla jam is childsplay to make AND delicious – what more do you want? —– I have been making jam now for
23. May 2023
Sport & Health
10 things all girls with curly hair will relate to
All girls with curly hair are going to understand these challenges! —– 1) Your hair dictates your schedule If you’re the proud owner of a
15. May 2023
At Home
King Charles III’s Coronation: A Review
As I wrote last week, there was no way in the world I was going to miss the Coronation of King Charles III. Well, now
11. May 2023
Travel & the World
Our weekend trip to Istanbul: Cats, cowboys and cheats
Our weekend trip to Istanbul in April left us with mixed feelings. For everything we loved, there was something which drove us crazy. Here is
4. May 2023