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The weather has turned

March 7, 2022

Good morning lovely people What we thought was a nightmare over the last two years was just a few sleepless nights. The world has changed, […]

Lightning never strikes twice

February 21, 2022

This week I thought I’d send you all a questionnaire. I decided I’d ask you to answer truthfully. By accident, it was sent to the […]

Love is all around us

February 7, 2022

Morning lovely people With Valentines slowly approaching we’re sharing some of theloveyou’ve shared with us over the last few months. Thank you for sharing your […]

Time for some fun

January 24, 2022

Good morning lovely people I’d like to dedicate this blog to those who have suffered indirectly due to the effects of Covid, not to the […]

The last week of 2021 I had Covid-itis

January 10, 2022

Dear lovely people The last week of 2021 I had Covid-itis. It’s a new strain that’s been identified by myself and like minded crazy people […]

Cold turkey isn’t to everyone’s taste

December 26, 2021

I hope you’ve all eaten lots, drunk enough and laughed more than usual. We’re looking forward to our Boxing Day cold turkey sandwiches. We love […]

You’re all invited to our party

December 13, 2021

Good morning lovely people Clearly I was too happy last blog. I was getting away with myself. Victor and I even had a date night, […]

We’re smiling

November 29, 2021

Good morning lovely people, Regardless of all the stuff that’s thrown at us, life is good and we need to celebrate even the little things […]

Merry men (and some merry women)

November 15, 2021

The only word I had for the opening pomp of COP26 was hypocrisy.I’ll add my vote to the 76% Good Morning Britain poll who had […]

More cake…

November 1, 2021

Good morninglovely people Let them eat cake. Marie Antoinette’s most famous phrase. The other was “I wasn’t expecting that” as the basket shook when her […]

Warning: If you love Boris, this is not for you

October 18, 2021

Good morninglovely people Some people just don’t get it. Let’s agree that we can’t always agree. We may see a different perspective but acknowledgement is […]

What on earth is going on?

October 4, 2021

My 15yo came out with “What on earth is going on?” She was referring to eruptions in Las Palma and earthquakes in Australia. Then her […]

Perfect Partnerships: Who’s the melon to your prosciutto?

April 26, 2024

Good morning lovely people Strawberries and cream.  Super sweeties covered in a silky blanket.   A perfect partnership. Prosciutto e Melone; a little more adventurous […]

Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe

March 29, 2024

Blood oranges are much sweeter than Seville or normal oranges, so this is a sugar rush but it’s easy to make and doesn’t require two […]

Don’t let gestures posture for the wrong purpose

March 29, 2024

Happy Easter lovely people, When a Marathon was renamed to a Snicker and Opal Fruits became Starbursts who would have known that this was the […]

Mother’s Day

February 27, 2024

MOTHER’S DAY AT CONTINI RESTAURANTS Mum’s the World – Sunday 10th March. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, mum’s the word – and it’s […]

The Naughty List

December 11, 2023

Good morning lovely people, On the morning of the last post, I stayed in bed all day.  It felt like an early Christmas present.  I […]

New Years Eve Celebrations

December 6, 2023

Edinburgh Hogmanay is famous for having the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. Lucky for us, our restaurants are in  prime locations for […]

It’s not black and white, it’s all the colours in between

October 2, 2023

Good morning lovely people, Autumn colours are ever so slowly creeping in and with the darker nights, I lost Rocco.  We’d gone for a walk […]

Keep Fit and Happy

September 18, 2023

Good morning lovely people Are you sitting down. Nonna G is starting Tai Chi. Apparently at 95 she’s eligible for the advanced (fitness, not age) class. […]

Some Consultants Are Priceless

September 4, 2023

Good morning lovely people We’ve had our fair share of business coaching and consultants over the years.  Sometimes it has felt like going to the […]

Chicken or Goose?

August 7, 2023

Good morning lovely people, Our eldest daughter has a new job.  She’s a dancer and is touring around Britain from Aberdeen to High Wycome and […]

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE VIEWS An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location

July 13, 2023

This exhibition is organised by the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, in collaboration with National Museums NI and the National Galleries of Scotland 20TH JULY […]

Mission Accomplished

July 10, 2023

Good morning lovely people,   We’re back, recharged and ready for the best season to be in our beautiful city; Festival, Fringe, Grayson Perry Exhibition […]

Perfect Partnerships: Who’s the melon to your prosciutto?

April 26, 2024

Good morning lovely people Strawberries and cream.  Super sweeties covered in a silky blanket.   A perfect partnership. Prosciutto e Melone; a little more adventurous […]

Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe

March 29, 2024

Blood oranges are much sweeter than Seville or normal oranges, so this is a sugar rush but it’s easy to make and doesn’t require two […]

Don’t let gestures posture for the wrong purpose

March 29, 2024

Happy Easter lovely people, When a Marathon was renamed to a Snicker and Opal Fruits became Starbursts who would have known that this was the […]

Mother’s Day

February 27, 2024

MOTHER’S DAY AT CONTINI RESTAURANTS Mum’s the World – Sunday 10th March. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, mum’s the word – and it’s […]

The Naughty List

December 11, 2023

Good morning lovely people, On the morning of the last post, I stayed in bed all day.  It felt like an early Christmas present.  I […]

New Years Eve Celebrations

December 6, 2023

Edinburgh Hogmanay is famous for having the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. Lucky for us, our restaurants are in  prime locations for […]

It’s not black and white, it’s all the colours in between

October 2, 2023

Good morning lovely people, Autumn colours are ever so slowly creeping in and with the darker nights, I lost Rocco.  We’d gone for a walk […]

Keep Fit and Happy

September 18, 2023

Good morning lovely people Are you sitting down. Nonna G is starting Tai Chi. Apparently at 95 she’s eligible for the advanced (fitness, not age) class. […]

Some Consultants Are Priceless

September 4, 2023

Good morning lovely people We’ve had our fair share of business coaching and consultants over the years.  Sometimes it has felt like going to the […]

Chicken or Goose?

August 7, 2023

Good morning lovely people, Our eldest daughter has a new job.  She’s a dancer and is touring around Britain from Aberdeen to High Wycome and […]

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE VIEWS An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location

July 13, 2023

This exhibition is organised by the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, in collaboration with National Museums NI and the National Galleries of Scotland 20TH JULY […]

Mission Accomplished

July 10, 2023

Good morning lovely people,   We’re back, recharged and ready for the best season to be in our beautiful city; Festival, Fringe, Grayson Perry Exhibition […]

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