Tokyo Tea Garden Organic Premium Matcha Review
Today, it’s matcha Monday and Tokyo Tea Garden is on the agenda. I have a small tin of their Organic Premium Matcha from the Uji region of Kyoto (Japan) to get stuck into. If you are new to matcha, you…
King Ceol of Wessex – Taking Wessex by Force
King Ceol of Wessex is probably the single-most important person in the Royal Wessex line but is also one of its briefest rulers. He usurped Ceawlin and denied the rightful heir Cuthwine, changing the course of the Wessex lineage in…
King Cynric of Wessex – Legitimising the House of Wessex
We have explored the first Saxon king Cerdic and his brother Creoda in previous articles. Now we move onto Creoda’s son, King Cynric of Wessex. Like Cerdic, Cynric was an important Saxon king, having a long reign and helping the…
King Ceawlin of Wessex – A Long and Prosperous Reign
After Cynric passed away, King Ceawlin took the throne of Wessex and for the first time, we have a lot more insight into the Kingdom of Wessex and how Saxon Kingdoms functioned. Unlike most royal dynasties, the Saxon line got…
Where to Find the Most Beautiful Blue Quilting Fabric
Looking for where to buy blue quilting fabric in the UK? Whether you need Liberty prints, fat quarters, or entire blue quilt fabric collections, I’ve tested seven excellent online shops that stock beautiful blue quilting fabrics. I’ve personally purchased from…
King Creoda of Wessex – The Mystery King
When Cerdic of Wessex died it is presumed he passed the throne to Cynric. Except there is a king featured in some King’s lists between the two – one Creoda of Wessex. Did Creoda actually reign as a King of…
King Cerdic of Wessex – The First Saxon King?
We have all heard of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and in most contemporary kings lists he sits as the first official King of England (or most of it). The Saxon king line extends much further back and in…
Tea People Blueberry Black Tea Review
Tea People Blueberry Black combines juicy blueberries with premium black tea and a sprinkling of blue cornflower petals for extra colour. But does it actually taste good? I am reviewing it today to find out. Up until now, my favourite…
Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Tips to Rest Peacefully
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep or find your mind racing late at night, it can be frustrating, cause daytime tiredness and brain fog. You may be wondering what you can do to get a better night’s…