A Season for Slowing and Sharing

chunks of colourful vegetables on a wooden chopping board

At this time of year, I think of everyone working in retail and hospitality. I was one of them for most of my life. The pressure to go the extra mile is real, especially when you are already stretched thin. This year feels different.

Easy Entertaining

photo from above of a glass topped tables with food, plates and cutlery

After years in hospitality and catering, these are my best tips for helping everything run smooth, whatever the occasion. And most importantly, be present and enjoy yourself. It’s supposed to be fun after all.

Respite

photo of a white plate with salmon, potatoes, and green beans, knife and fork

We’ve been travelling for less than two weeks and I feel the need for some breathing space from the festive dining and drinking but also from the continuous forward momentum that travel involves.

Celebrating Birthdays

photo of two whiskey sours

Birthdays come around once a year and how you choose to celebrate is totally up to you. For my brother, when the use by date on the milk reads June 6th, he knows it’s any day now.