Lost for words
Well, I wasn’t expecting that. No, not the roadmap. I’m talking about what happened when my debut novel This Changes Everything was published just a few weeks ago.
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More Than A Woman
One of the guests on Saturday Kitchen at the weekend was Caitlin Moran, talking about her new book More Than A Woman.
Rueda Wine Giveaway!
Still feeling a little weird about them going back to school. Don’t get me wrong: I’m loving having a quiet house to myself.
Back to School
It’s been a long (almost) six months but finally – finally! – the children have gone back to school. And just like that the house is quiet.
Full Stop
Last week I had a proper break. Sadly it didn’t involve a tropical island for obvious reasons but we did escape to Cornwall for a few days to stay in one of my favourite pubs on the planet.
Cleaning Up
A few weeks ago Cameron Diaz launched a ‘clean’ wine brand called Avaline. In this video she talks about how she was shocked to learn most wines are full of additives (they’re not) and not suitable for vegans (most are).
Feeling Flush
I posted a picture of a wine over on my Instagram page yesterday, a gorgeous Melon de Bourgogne/Chardonnay blend I’d recommended to a friend.
Full English
No, I’m not talking about breakfast (although wine at breakfast was an entirely acceptable notion during lockdown). It’s English Wine Week and I got to taste my way through a selection of brilliant wines (with Jack Whitehall!) on last weekend’s Saturday Kitchen.
Wakefield Wine Giveaway
If there’s one thing that’s got me through lockdown – apart from wine, obviously – it’s the idea of being able to see people again.
Canned Laughter
If there was ever a time to find the joy in small things, it’s now. And I got to talk about a whole range of small things on This Morning earlier this week, namely drinks in cans including spritzers, properly smart wines and a Bloody Mary so good even Holly Willoughby liked it.
Rambling
Well here we are, half term apparently. Not that it feels very different to last week. The kids are still helping themselves to food from the fridge at all times, endlessly asking where their clothes are before they’ve even checked the washing basket/their bedroom floor.
