I must confess that I did not actually make my basil pesto, goats cheese and tomato bruschetta (Brew-Sket-tah) this weekend. After a week of frantic thesis writing and teaching, I was feeling lazy and my weekend consisted of all the carbs, all the pizza and all the wine. I even had pasta for breakfast one... Continue Reading →
“Some days you’re the dog, some days you’re the tree.”
I stumbled upon a little something I wrote last year and was once again reminded about the ways in which life is all about the ebb and flow. One day life feels marvellous, you're on cloud 9 and you feel like you're really working that A-game and the next day you feel (and look) like... Continue Reading →
Review: The Larder, Hidden Gem in the Heart of Claremont.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own. Whenever I need a little pick me up, have achieved some monumental task which renders me worthy of something delicious to eat, or have enough money in my bank account (so not all that... Continue Reading →
Unfudge yourself and take a lesson from the kids in your life.
Children are not for the fainthearted and always ensure that your fragile ego is well in check. In a world of Instagram filters, endless 'likes' and various ego boosting mechanisms (that probably lead to a bit of narcissism in us all) the candid honesty of children should be celebrated and admired. It's something we all... Continue Reading →
Monday Munchies : Zucchini and Parmesan Cheese Tots
These golden and green nuggets of healthy deliciousness are ideal for tapas nights or just to keep in your fridge for the busy week ahead. They are scrumptious in salads, wraps or just on their own with a hummus dip or garlic aioli. What you will need : 1 x packet courgettes (grated) 3/4 cup... Continue Reading →
Fem-Tastic Fridays : Ida B. Wells
The internet is a magical place full of thrilling stories about numerous badass womxn in history. I got lost in its enticing web a few days ago (when I was supposed to be doing adulty things like paying my rent) and stumbled upon a truly inspiring echelon of fem-tastic baddassery : The invincible force that... Continue Reading →
Leave perfect at the door, messy is where it’s at…
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft. I think perfectionism is based on the obsessive belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right,... Continue Reading →