It’s a precise routine. I carefully pour my milk into the little measuring jug, ready for breakfast. I add a few drops to my tea and return the bottle to the fridge. After a few failed attempts at trying semi-skimmed milk, I am back to the safe skimmed variety. But this morning something is wrong.… Continue reading Suspicious Minds
When I was growing up, Sunday was an important day for our family. We always sat together at lunchtime for a traditional roast dinner. My mum would be in the kitchen, chopping potatoes, peeling carrots, preparing the meat. I can remember the smell. The beautiful smell of roast potatoes and cooking chicken. The smell that filled the… Continue reading That Sunday feeling
Earlier today I came across this post, compiling a list of songs that are uplifting and encouraging when things are tough. I immediately knew which song I would contribute. Holocene by Bon Iver (opens in a new tab) I can feel the pain in my chest. I shake under my skin. Tears well in my eyes. I… Continue reading I can see for miles, miles, miles…
Chicken Risotto 