Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Doula Path (Part 2)


Yesterday we heard about her first birth experience and how it led her to reading, researching and finding out more about natural childbirth. Please welcome Noble Savage again as we look at the concluding part of the journey that led to her decision to become a doula. I knew as soon as I became pregnant… more

The Doula Path


I’m really excited today to introduce you to Noble Savage. She is a woman I really admire for her viewpoints and passion. Noble Savage is starting out as a doula, and I was thrilled when she agreed to share with you what it was that led her to that decision. I hope you’ll find her… more

365-105 to 365-111 A Week in Pictures


We have had a great week here. It started with a flight to Norway, and although constantly aware of volcanic activity we had a great, and largely unaffected time. My sister met us at the airport and treated us all the way around Oslo and beyond. more

Finger Food – Lamb, Proscuitto and Sage Skewers


As the season for BBQ’s and outdoor dining comes around once more, I thought I’d share these fantastic skewers with you. I vaguely recall that the original recipe was for four large skewers on a bed of couscous, but I adapted them years ago to be party food, and have done them this way ever… more

365-98 to 365-104 A Week in Pictures


Our weeks are sometimes so diverse, it’s hard to find a common theme. This is one of those weeks. From Folkstone to Norway, a bit of London, some nature and some routine, but always two constants: the people I love in the life we live. more

Calpol – What Every Parent Should Know

just say no - luccawithcheese flickr

I can safely say I have a hate-hate relationship with Calpol. It works like this: I hate it… and on the other hand I hate it. I have no objections to paracetamol on its own, even though I rarely use medicine, and I absolutely agree that it should have its place on our shelves, as… more

The Melange Chocolate – Tasting Evening


I’m a big fan of chocolate in pretty much any form. I love eating it, drinking it, smelling it and if it wasn’t for these old Victorian drains, I might even have bathed in it. Can you imagine, then, how I felt about an evening of pairing decadent, delicious and unusual chocolate flavours from my… more

Just Have to Share – Baby Spinach & Pine Nut Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing


As we become more and more established in spring, it’s time to look at some lighter meals. This salad is fantastic. I thought it would be good, but I did not expect it to be this good. more

Taming the Tigress – the Protective Parent


There are so many emotions and feelings involved in parenting. Most of them are beautiful, wonderful emotions and feelings, but there are a few that are technnically quite negative. more

365-91 to 365-97 A Week in Pictures


We seem to be doing a tour of the South London parks at the moment, going through them one by one. I should start reviewing them! This has also been a milestone week for us: Ameli has started on solids, and has hit the 6 month mark. more


We seem to be doing a tour of the South London parks at the moment, going through them one by one. I should start reviewing them! This has also been a milestone week for us: Ameli has started on solids, and has hit the 6 month mark. (more…)