Katharine, Autor bei KatharineWrites

Young man and young woman singing a duet into a studio microphone

Language & Culture

The 5 best duets of all time

I love a good duet. Two men, two women – or a male/female collaboration…it doesn’t matter. When two fine voices come together and complement each

28. July 2023

Lesser common coat of arms of Austria Hungary

At Home

The strange story of the 2-day Republic of Heinzenland

The demise of the Habsburg Empire in 1918 triggered a bitter conflict over the region of German West Hungary between Austria and Hungary. This struggle

5. July 2023

At Home

Yorkshire words & phrases I still use after 19 years living abroad

When it comes to certain Yorkshire words, the old adage holds true: you can take the lass out of Yorkshire, but you can’t take the

14. June 2023

Mischievous litle girl looking over table edge

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

Young woman running listening to music on headphones

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

Bottle of homemade elderflower syrup on a table with elderflower blossoms and lemons

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