A few nights ago I was in my usual position of twirling around the kitchen trying to create a nourishing family meal. I tried to phone Carl to get an ETA but he wasn’t answering. Hours passed. By then I had put the chicken in the oven and Arabella popped her head in to remind […]
Not Quite Nigella’s Halloween Party
October 22, 2013 By 51 Comments
Carl and I scooped the invitation of the year when we were invited to Lorraine’s Halloween Party. If you are a regular reader of Not Quite Nigella you would know that her Halloween parties are famous and that her readers eagerly anticipate the Halloween post. The invitation strictly said that entry was only permissible if […]
A Wine Appreciation Night
October 21, 2013 By 36 Comments
Last Friday night, Blacko (husband) ventured forth with a dozen or so mates over to a mutual friend’s home for what was auspiciously called, ‘An Evening of Wine Tasting’. To help fortify their stomachs, everyone was asked to not only bring a bottle of wine but also bring a dish. This is where Blacko leaned […]
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