The schools are back and so are the school lunches. Somehow, every year in August, I find myself looking for a new lunchbox and a packing set, as the one from the previous school year never survives. This year I decided to try TRUNKI range, […]
As many families during this summer, we were looking for ways to spend time outdoors. There are several canals within 30 minutes drive and during lockdown we were enjoying numerous walks along the water. Another way to enjoy the canals is to hire a narrow […]
Lockdown conditions are affecting so many aspects of our daily lives and, frankly, staying at home and homeschooling two kids has been challenging in the last two months. My older daughter Letitia does her homework and gets out for a daily walk or a bike […]
When I buy leeks in the supermarket, I usually cook potato and leek soup. However, this winter I am challenging myself in trying different recipes with vegetables to expand my cooking range. On the 1st of March, United Kingdom celebrates St David’ s Day. St […]
We love trying new foods while travelling! I believe it is the best way to introduce variety of dishes to kids and expand their food horizons. When we are home, I try cooking different meals, for example from the countries that we visited in the […]
Some of you have said recently that you are trying to switch from coffee to an alternative drink, to cut down on your caffeine intake. While caffeine does have a number of health benefits for some adults, if you exceed the recommended daily allowance, it […]
January will come quicker than I want and after indulging at the Christmas table, I know I will be on the look out for healthy snacks for myself and my family. I want to share with you a completely natural product, which is entirely fat, […]
It is not a secret that pyjamas are an all time favourite gift for Christmas. But this year, I suggest a slight spin on this tradition: give a bathrobe! Warm and fluffy it will keep you dry after the shower, or if you want an […]
One of the prettiest towns in Kent is Whitstable: seaside location, great food and plenty of independent shops and small producers. I was delighted to discover Lost Sheep Coffee, which is roasted in Whitstable and grown in Colombia. The packaging is lovely, the colours are […]
What do you give someone who loves travelling? A plane ticket would be an obvious answer, but it is not always possible due to budget constraints. I am saying: ” Inspiration books!” These are going to create some wanderlust for your travel obsessed friends or family members. […]