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.…
Churchill’s Cheap and Nasties
Often overlooked and underrated, the ship known as a corvette is by far one of the most effective types of vessel in commission in any navy. It is small, versatile, powerful for its size, and usually cheap (compared to other…
Zest Blue Lady Tea Review
My third Zest Tea review is of the delightfully juicy Blue Lady blend. With as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, this tea powered me through the whole day after sipping through a cup. It’s one of my favourites…
Greatest Military Commander Ever – And You Probably Haven’t Even Heard of Him
Going through the history of civilisation, a common theme that persists to this day is our love of war. The earliest human remains have been found to have suffered violence and the act of war is inherent within our very…