Pukka Elderberry & Echinacea Tea Review
Have you tried echinacea? Actually, do you know how to pronounce it? That was the main hook that got my attention. Trying a new flavour is just too hard to resist! So, I set out to write a Pukka Elderberry…
My Top 5 World War Two Battleships
World War Two was for the Navies a turning point, the battleship had reigned supreme throughout the first part of the 20th century, they were the symbol of ultimate power and it was a considered view that if your navy…
The Art of Selfishness: Why Not-Giving-A-Fuck Might Just Be the Best Advice You’ll Never Take
I have previously spoken about the un-helpfulness of the self-help movement and how using philosophies such as Stoicism in the face of the unexpected – job loss in my case, can be of more benefit to us as individuals than…
Twinings Pure Green Tea Review
Twinings were always a staple in the tea cupboard at my family home. We always entrusted them with our daily Earl Grey or English Breakfast. They do the classic quite well for what is primarily a tea bag brand. So,…
Drop the Needle: Turntables, Vinyl and Home Audio on A Not-So-Stringent Budget
There are a realm of blogs and websites dedicated to being thrifty. How to save money and tighten the purse strings, travelling on a budget, saving money on your weekly food shops etc. Personally I don’t buy into any of…
Jean’s Birthday Quilt – A Beginners Guide to Quilting Part 1
Jean is my beloved grandmother and this year, 2019, she turns 90. I’m putting my sewing skills to work and creating a beautiful birthday quilt to celebrate, with 90 fabric squares and an embroidery initial to add a personal touch.…
What-Cha India Assam Mancotta SFTGFOP-1 Clonal Black Tea Review
This is my first tea order from What-Cha, a UK based tea company that was highly recommended to me. I’d been searching for a better Assam tea after my mediocre Twinings Assam tea review. So, I ordered 3 Assam samples…
Ahmad Tea Jasmine Romance Tea Review
A simple green tea with jasmine – something so basic, you’d think it would be impossible to get wrong. Yet I’ve had some pretty poor jasmine teas in my time. I put Ahmad Tea Jasmine Romance to the test to…
Taylors of Harrogate Sweet Rhubarb Tea Review
Rhubarb is entwined with many childhood memories of mine. My mum tried to make it into ice-cream on several occasions, but eating it was always more of a chore than a treat. Rhubarb is a bit of an acquired taste.…