Posts about wine – I love wine, and sometimes I get asked to write about it. When I write about wine, those posts go into the wine category.
We are now one twelfth of the way through 2026, which means that I have now been publishing monthly life updates to the internet for two entire years. Mad shit. (If you want to read my other monthly updates stretching all the way back to January of 2024, you can find them all here). As I mentioned in my December […]
January 2026: New year, same old me I’m afraid Read More >>
Welcome to 2026! 2025 is officially old news. December was, predictably, a lot. It started with good intentions and a vague sense that I would ease gently into the festive season. It did not end that way. I was ill for approximately three quarters of the month, and somewhere between school deadlines, end-of-year admin, dark afternoons and a frankly ill-advised
December 2025: In which Fran watches far too many awful Christmas movies Read More >>
And just like my washing machine eating my favourite pyjamas, December arrived with zero remorse. November in my experience is largely rubbish – cold, wet, dark and uninspiring. But this one was alright! Let’s get straight into it, shall we? It’s long, but you can skim it if you like. I won’t tell. (If you want to read my other
November 2025: Theme parks, music and people that don’t get the joke Read More >>
I received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a Father’s Day gift. This post may contain affiliate links; more details here. Father’s Day this year is on Sunday 16th
My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide Read More >>
I received the products listed in this Mother’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me and the words and pictures are mine. This post may contain affiliate links; more details here. You can find part one of this gift guide, specifically for mums that deserve to relax, here. Once I started compiling
Mother’s Day gift guide 2023: Lovely gifts for lovely mums (Part 2) Read More >>
This is a collaborative post: Winemaking is an energy-intensive and water-dependent process that has a significant environmental impact. However, as awareness of sustainability issues grows, so does the desire to reduce the ecological footprint of winemaking. Vikki Gerrard La Crosse WI is a leader in sustainable business practices and is exploring how sustainable winemaking is changing the wine industry. The
This is a collaborative post: Sweet wine is a type of alcoholic beverage that can be used in many different ways, both as an accompaniment to food or as the star ingredient in drinks, sauces, and more. Although sweet wines are usually associated with dessert-pairing and special occasions, they are beneficial when used around the kitchen. They provide a complexity
Best ways to enjoy sweet wine Read More >>
This is a collab post: Burgundy is the home of Old World Chardonnay. The very name originates from the small town in the Maconnais area of Southern Burgundy. Chardonnays from this region follow traditions that are centuries old. Regulations ensure that the wines comply with expectations of minerality and lower alcohol levels. New World Wines are free of the burden
What are New World Chardonnay Wines? Read More >>
This is a collaborative post At first glance, you might think these two drinks have very little in common. One gives us a lift while the other may make us sleepy. Plus, they don’t taste very similar, right? Actually, once you delve into it, there are some real similarities between these two beverages as we explore in this guide. Both
How coffee and wine resemble each other Read More >>
This is a collaborative post If you’re a fan of wine, you shouldn’t limit yourself by tasting bottled wine from different places. Do not hesitate to pack your luggage and have a short trip to a place where artisans produce top-quality wine for dozens of years. Scroll down below and find the best places to taste wine in the UK.
Being a Student: The Best Places to Taste Wine Read More >>
