Today I cried. I sat on the floor and let my tears filled with the weekend’s disappointment stream down my face. Unlike my first experience lockdown, v2 hasn’t been so kind. It’s taken its toll mentally, emotionally and physically. A vicious cycle of weekday boredom leading to overindulgence in alcohol…

This year we breathe a sigh of relief as we welcome 2023 without the anxiety of another lockdown putting a stop to our social lives. It is a New Year full of opportunity, freedom and gratitude that deserves to be celebrated, albeit in an affordable way. With that mindset enjoyed…

Bucks Fizz on Christmas morning is a long-standing tradition in our family. Passed through the generations, it served as a luxurious livener to cope with the crack of dawn start and a depressant to dull the shrieks of over-excited children as they reveal what Santa has left them under the…

This weekend I was invited to a Halloween party by a good friend. This particular friend likes good things in life. Her parties are always a flamboyant affair. She prides herself on good food and entertaining company paired with exceptional wine choices — it was a night to look forward…

‘Cab-Sauv’ was the buzzword for many years in the sunny state of California and the go-to choice for ladies who lunch at the prestigious Napa Valley wineries. Warm weather, a long growing season, diverse soil structures, and remarkable microclimates were a welcome haven for this grape varietal to flourish. However…

This Summer, I had an affair with a Mr W. Burgandy. This rich and complex companion has enhanced my long warm evenings. With a sunny disposition, aromas of white flowers and a taste of vanilla-sweetened peach. A hedonistic combination that ignited my senses and curiosity. Produced by Chardonnay in French…

As the jubilee celebrations end, patriotism is at an all-time high and what better way to continue to celebrate our country this summer than with a glass of British bubbles in hand. English sparkling wine has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of wincing at…

Its BBQ season. What better way to get out of the pandemic blues by firing up the grill! The average barbie has different meat choices, marinades, and accompaniments. So you may be wondering which wine will complement these array of options. Steaks and red meats are known to pair with…

I’m giving COVID the bird this summer and joining the British holiday pilgrimage to the Greek Islands. Thoughts of sun, sea, and Savatiano have consumed my mind ever since I purchased my last-minute holiday deal. My pre-trip preparation consists of bikini shopping, panic-banning carbs from my diet because of my…