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29/04/2026

My friend, Eileen (whom you may know as the woman behind Phoenix Helix), did an awesome thing - she wrote her first novel, and it is now out in the world.

I couldn’t be happier for her.

Celestial River is like a big hug - full of quirky and charming characters, set in a town you wish you could move to. And best of all, it is just like Eileen - real and warm, but smart and honest, too.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love this book. Especially in these crazy times. It is a story about inclusion, personal values, and connection.

If you’d like to learn more about the book - how to get your hands on a copy (hard, soft or audio), or if you’d like to hear Eileen and me chat about her book writing process, head on over to the Phoenix Helix website (https://www.phoenixhelix.com/phoenix-helix-writes-a-novel/)

And if you’re looking for your next read, I can highly recommend Celestial River!

(Twice in one week. The sky must be falling in!)

28/04/2026

Well. It’s been a while since I popped in…

One of the funnest things I’ve been part of since the big move is a monthly supper club with an O for OARsome group of local peeps.

We get together once a month and hang out in the kitchen preparing good food before sitting down at a communal table for some feasting and connecting and generally having a good time. We have a variety of ages and cooking abilities. One thing we share is a love of getting together with bloody good food.

It started when a friend and I were newish to the area and thought we should expand our social circle, and it has morphed into this lovely-jubbly group of humans who hang out on the regular.

It is MUCH fun. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Also highly recommended? The Fallow Restaurant YouTube channel. Check that puppy out!

(Spoiler alert: may be a while again! Who knows!)

21/02/2026

I’ve got this treasure trove of posts over on my website.

And a shizzle-tonne of recipes. Mostly Autoimmune Protocol and AIP Reintroduction numbers. They still receive a lot of love…

But that’s not how I live anymore.

I’m considering what I should do with them all. (Suggestions welcome)

I’d love to know if you have a favourite. Recipe, that is. If you do, please ping me in a PM. I’d be much obliged.

BIG lurve 🧡

21/02/2026

27/01/2026

Greetings from here.

After all the crazy wet of the past weeks, this morning we had this. It brought joy. A little sunshine for you wherever you are today.

It feels like summer starts in February these days - January has become the torrential rain month. We have come out of it better than many in the region. Here’s to more sunny days.

10/10/2025

The cherry blossoms are out so I took a couple of snaps at the farmers market this morning x

18/08/2025

I have a mate who has recently become hooked on ChatGPT. She’s a journalist. She doesn’t use it to write. Instead, it’s like a personal assistant for her.

She loves it.

Me, I may be considered a ‘geriatric adopter’ when it comes to AI. But my curiosity has been piqued.

So I have been having a play. Silly, inconsequential stuff.

When I asked ChatGPT to create a cartoon image of me on the beach with the crazies (because, why wouldn’t I), this is what was proposed. Honestly? I don’t think it’s too bad…

Are you a ChatGPT-er?

What do you use it for?

12/08/2025

We have a houseguest for a few weeks - Schatzi (“little treasure”) is with us while my parents are travelling. And she is a 5 kilo pocket rocket of manic (but seriously cute) devil pup… Full of personality and energy, she’s go-go-go. Until she drops.

Bob is her best mate. They play for hours.

Biddy is starting to tolerate her. Just.

How can you resist that face?

We are on day 4 of 26.

12/08/2025

We have a houseguest for a few weeks - Schatzi (“little treasure”) is with us while my parents are travelling. And she is a 5 kilo pocket rocket of manic (but seriously cute) devil pup… Full of personality and energy, she’s go-go-go. Until she drops.

Bob is her best mate. They play for hours.

Biddy is starting to tolerate her. Just.

How can you resist that face?

We are on day 4 of 26.

28/07/2025

Well. As I promised an Insta shout-out after our latest supper club get-together, here we are…

The backstory: Once a month, a group of us get together for our supper club. It’s a great excuse to connect, cook some seriously awesome food, and share a meal together. It’s a whole lot of fun with some wonderful people.

I LOVE IT 🧡

This month, since it’s truffle season, we dined on melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks on a beef jus topped with parsnip puree, parsnip crisps, and generously topped with shaved truffles. And, because you can never have too many truffles, homemade truffled fries and roasted Brussels.

OHMAGAWD! ⭐️

And because one food coma of an evening is never enough, dessert was homemade vanilla ice cream drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with a sprinkle of flaked sea salt and a generous spoonful of the aforementioned ’s smoked honeycomb (for which I am developing a small addiction. SO good.) The side of Portuguese custard tarts were a welcome surprise, not least because our guest had brought some gluten-free tarts especially for me.

HALLELUJAH! 🤗

EVERYONE should have a supper club.