Tag: Beverages

A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live

Learn to brew a proper pot of tea – use the good service, with tea cups and matching saucers. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). Drinking tea has many rituals associated with it, from cementing business agreements to providing comfort. Tea is refreshing by nature and known for healthful properties. Take the … Read More A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live

#10 Way to Live – Soothing Winter Ills

Winter is something of my nemesis. It launches its minions: flu, chills and ills. We thrust and parry until I can go on no longer and must yield in a pile of tissues on the couch. I’m not going to lie to you – it’s not glamorous. So the #10 Way to Live comes from my perspective on the couch. Freshly made Honey & … Read More #10 Way to Live – Soothing Winter Ills

Brisbane Winter Festival

We’re celebrating winter big-time this year in Brisbane. An authentic cold-snap is well underway in the city. Personally, I’ve always laughed at Brisbane’s winter – it brings out the ridiculous from residents. It’s the only city I’ve been to (and I’ve travelled) where you can sit at a sidewalk cafe with someone beside you in an outfit straight from a ski village and seated opposite someone in shorts … Read More Brisbane Winter Festival

Brunching with the girls

I met the girls for Brunch this Sunday. It was a casual affair, with friends coming and going as you please. Now, I’m not, nor have I ever been, a morning person. But when it comes to a leisurely brunch with good coffee and great friends I’m powerless to resist. I love cradling my coffee in both hands – gripping the cup tightly. Feeling the warmth … Read More Brunching with the girls

The Adjustment Bureau

I shared a saturday night novelty with one of my closest friends. Date night. For Friends. Our plans? Dinner and a movie. I know, standard fare. General catch up over sushi proceeded our viewing of The Adjustment Bureau. The film is credited as an adaptation of the graphic novel, “The Adjustment Team” by Philip K Dick, which I would now like to read. There … Read More The Adjustment Bureau

#2 Way to Live

Cherish the whimsical intimacy and laughter brought about by watching a friend chase a straw around a glass with their mouth.