There is a nice restaurant near me. I have been there several times before, and it never fails to please me. My recent trip there was great. Poachers Brasserie in Thurlaston is run by a couple from Poland. The food is modern, using different, unusual and seasonal ingredients. The presentation is always pleasing to the …
I have been to several food fairs this summer. Last week it was the Hinckley Feast. My girls and I went on the Saturday when it was a gorgeous day. On Sunday, it was a bit cloudy and I was not sure whether it rained or not. There were quite a lot to see, and …
For more than fortnight, the weather has been hot, hot, hot. The temperature reached 29C or more in some places. So we need to cool down. I have taken to making my own ice-cream using yogurt. I got this from my Weight-Watchers’ group. The group uses banana for this. You know, I find banana …
I was in this event on 8th April. I pass by the advertisement every time I go to the gym. There are a few notices that highlight events happening in spring onwards. I was further reminded on Facebook as some of my friends indicated their interest in this event. So off I went, after sending …
Day 5 of the Melbourne Adventure Today is Sunday and we have a free day. I have arranged to meet up with a friend whom I have not met for over 10 years. My younger sister also made plans to meet her friend she that had not met for quite a while, too. My …
Easter eggs in nests – Chinese style. I have been planning to post this since last week. The trouble is that: 1) I had some problem making the little nests. I thought I should use sweet potato strips to make the nests as it would give a nice brownish colour. However after a few attempts, I …
On my recent trip to London, I intended to have a lazy weekend. However my niece told me that her mother-in-law suggested to her a ‘trail’ which was really good for children. My niece took her advice and went on this trail with her friend and young daughter. The little girl enjoyed herself with …
This was what I did last summer.
Its hot. its summer and I am lazy. This is a perfect way to laze about while enjoying tasty food.
Fishing trip in St. Mawes, Cornwall. A great trip and my first youtube video!!
My adventure continues… In the tour there were some optional tours that we can go to. However, the optionals were only announced on the day in the bus on Saturday. It was a bit confusing. The bus driver was describing the tours and I had a hard time understanding him. It is not that he spoke badly, it was just me. …
