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• Chilli Chik-Con Carne

  

  I've always been really lazy about my chilli con carne, settling for a tin from the cupboard and a packet of mince and resigning myself to underwhelming... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Food Fest

  

  The Canterbury Food and Drink Festival has become a bit of an annual tradition for us. Every year Steve and I make sure we get to the Dane John Gardens that... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cobbled Together

  

  Peach Cobbler is another Spicery recipe (sick of them yet?!) I'd never really heard of it until the spice box hit my doorstep but it is such a tasty and simple... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ping Pong Dim Sum

  

  I was debating whether or not to put this post up. You see, I met some old friends for lunch in London last weekend, arrived a little early so took my standard... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Si by Giorgio Armani

  

  Code, by Giorgio Armani is one of my favourite evening scents but it is a bit too strong in my opinion for daytime use. It also doesn't have the vanilla... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Imaginarium

  

  This is my final post of a small number of the attractions at Canterbury's Wise Words Festival. I did debate rolling this one into the Wonderland post as... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wonderland

  

  As part of the Wise Words Festival I took a little trip down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. The City Gardens had been transformed into a celebration of th... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wise Words

  

  The Wise Words Festival, a festival to reawaken wonder and and encourage curiosity, takes place every year throughout Canterbury. Poets, authors, musicians,... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tom Yum Soup

  

  Yum by name and Yum by nature, this Thai hot and sour soup is a quick and warming lunch and one I frequently fall back on if I am working from home or am cookin... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Spicery

  

  He who controls the spice controls the Universe. Do you ever have the feeling that you want to experiment a bit more in the kitchen but you just don't want to... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Neal's Yard Goodies

  

  I was at rehearsal the other evening for our production of Wyrd Sisters when Stella, who is playing The Duchess, came bounding up to me with a big grin on her... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Love My Figure, Love My Fashion

  

  I love clothes. I love having a wardrobe full of options for different outfits and occasions, I like chopping and changing my style depending on my mood and I... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• If You're Fond Of Sand Dunes And Salty Air...

  

  You're sure to fall in love with old Cape...Prawn? Whoever thinks that food needs to look pretty in order to taste good has never tasted this. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• They Always Say, We Were The Lucky Ones

  

  I've been looking forward to this day for what feels like an eternity (alright it's only been about 18 months and probably not as much as John and Ellie have... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Everything's Better With Jellie!

  

  John and Ellie, aka Jellie as they are known as within some of our friendships circles, have had a rather busy August. I've been waiting for them to get back... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Terminator Burger Challenge

  

  It's not often that I crave a burger. I'm not talking about a bog standard thin patty with a bit of plastic cheese in a slightly dry bun (although I do love... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Neal's Yard Pamper Party

  

  When I was younger I went to lots of 'brand at home' party's. Ann Summers, Body Shop and more recently a Jamie At Home (cookware has never been so much fun!)Mov... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jambalaya

  

  , that smokey, spicey rich dish that tastes of the deep south, a dish that evokes thoughts of warm Louisiana nights down by the bayou as the lighting bugs flit... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Dreaming of Midsummer

  

  Some plays are meant to be performed in a non-traditional environment. Forget stuffy and slightly strange smelling theatres with threadbare red velvet seats;... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Dolphin

  

  When I first set up this blog it was originally to showcase places in Canterbury and the surrounding areas that I love. It has evolved a bit since then but ever... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION