This is a surprisingly easy storecupboard make, even though the list of ingredients looks quite long. Aside from the fenugreek leaves, which are sold by the box at pretty much any Indian grocer’s, if you like cooking curry it’s stuff you’ll likely have kicking around. It’s also quick and tastes fabulous the next day.
... and roses too.
The worker must have bread, but she must have roses too.
Author: Linnie Vallance (page 7 of 9)
Yep, it’s that time already – Crafty Fox came to the Dogstar in Brixton a little earlier than usual this year. I went along on Sunday – here are five designers I loved.
Back last night from Malta, which was so summery – and I’m feeling excited/delighted that autumn has arrived here in London.
(Yes, it’s a cliché, but the thing with clichés is that they’re true.)
We welcome summer with joy, our arms open, embracing the warmth (so longed for after the cold winter), the feel of grass on our feet, our faces lifted up to bask in the light, cold drinks in our hands, long evenings spent chatting outside with friends and family.
But by September, the heat has turned my limbs lethargic, the dryness has left summer’s freshness a little dusty, my wardrobe’s looking a bit wilted and my toes are dying to ditch the flipflops for Proper Shoes.
There’s something about that first crisp autumn evening, the golden light, the smell of leather handbags and the sense of Things to be Done that’s as exciting as the start of a new year – but without the pressure and diet advertisements.
And the bounteous vegetables.
You might not have heard of Gozo. I hadn’t, until we went last year. It’s the second-largest island in Malta, in the middle of the Mediterranean. It’s a very quiet island, greener than Malta, and because it’s off the beaten track, it’s got a very chilled out, laid back vibe.
But people don’t really come for what’s on land. They come for the water.
The Mothership descended for a visit yesterday and I’d been meaning to try this recipe from Epicurious for ages.
Ted and I were *very* overdue a visit to some dear friends of ours. They live Oop North, you see, and we just hadn’t got ourselves together for far too long. So we hopped on the train to York.
Most of the weekend was taken up with chatting, playing hide-and-seek with the brood, watching a wonderful performance of the Billy Goats Gruff, and other extremely important things. It was blissful.
We did explore the Minster, though – and were so glad, because it’s easy to forget that some of England’s cathedrals are right up there with the best of France and Italy’s.
This month, I am …
Reading …
Vanity Fair by Thackeray. What a romp! We’re all Team Becky, right?
(If you’re not Team Becky, I’m not sure we can be friends. ?)
(But of course you’re Team Becky.)
Listening to …
The soundtrack to Autumn 2016.
The nicest chaps in pop, still making the prettiest songs on the block.
Watching …
Oh Riggins.
(Also I am strangely addicted to Eat Well for Less, but let’s not talk about that.)
Excited about …
Björk Digital at Somerset House!
And vegetables. Lots of vegetables.
So I was pottering about on Pinterest the other day, when I stumbled across an illustration stocked by Ohh Deer.
They’re an indie design collective whose members live all around the world and include artists you might already love, like Gemma Correll.
An hour or so later, both my wallet and my mood were lighter. Is your willpower stronger than mine?
This salad is so simple, quick – but absolutely delicious. It’s become one of my summer standbys. It’s tweaked from this recipe. It’s perfect for hot summer nights, or to bring a bit of sunshine into your life at any time of year. The sweet mangoes and fresh crunch of the cucumber go well with barbecued or grilled meats or as part of a salad spread.
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A quick dash over to Boundary Street for lunch with lovely Urmee and her accomplice, Bertie.
© 2025 … and roses too.