i have a shocking memory for lines from a tv show (sorry to sam and hamish in particular who know the good ones but just get a blank look from me because i don't remember the...

i am part of a small family - there are only three of us - and sometimes i like to borrow someone else's family.

although i used to call myself a movie buff, i don't get to the movies much these days but i definitely made time for this one!

I am having a wee launch party on friday night and i am getting everything ready, check out the inspiration wall.

So unless you have been hiding under a rock, you are aware of the runaway success of Masterchef. And it's new spin-off, Junior Masterchef.

The lovely Lisa (my boy's sister) was married last weekend and it was just beautiful! I do love weddings, and this was fabulous!

I saw the new Russell Crowe film, Robin Hood, last week and I surprised myself by loving it (you see, I am not a Russell Crowe fan).

Well the dinner for eight ended up being a dinner for six because illness. But woot! it was a fabulous evening!

i am a bit of a foodie. I just love good food. And when I was cleaning my studio out, I found my book of grocery lists.

I love entertaining. The process of choosing guests, putting together a dynamic group of people. Selecting the meals and matching the courses together, even only subtly. It might...

I first wrote this post for my lovely friend's site, but I thought it was worth republishing here as I am just about to get into the swing of entertaining again. Guests, be...

With the year drawing to a close, I hosted an Open House for my family and friends. It was lovely to spend the day with so many wonderful people.