Music, music lessons and making use of a treasured possession
I love music. It is as simple as that. I love listening to it. My husband once made a comment…
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Chocolate brick and other food memories
One of the first blogs that I started when I was living in Italy was called Chocolate Brick. It was…
Can a foodie successfully use the 5:2 diet
There is no doubt about it. I love giving myself challenges. There is another issue though. Sometimes I don’t manage…
The Liebster Award
This is the second time that I have been awarded this particular award. The first time was back in 2015…
In praise of shopping in local shops
Several years ago I wrote a post on a different blog that I used to have about local shops. It…
Charleston- an artist’s home and garden
After visiting Monk's House for the first time, I discovered Charleston and decided I wanted to visit at some stage.…
Timballino di melanzane
I didn't discover eggplant (aubergine) until I lived in Italy. I don't remember it being a vegetable that I was…
Monk’s House, Rodmell, East Sussex
I had a plan regarding when I was going to visit Monk’s House in Rodmell. I had intended to read…
Lake Bolsena and its towns throughout the year
Lake Bolsena is the largest volcanic lake in Europe. It is located in the Viterbo province in northern Lazio. The…
Agnolotti di patate e manzo al tartufo
I could never not eat pasta. Perhaps it is because of living in Italy for several years and always having…