My Birthday in Lockdown!

My Birthday in Lockdown!

In the words of Taylor Swift, "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22!". Me being... me The day has come. I never thought I'd be spending a birthday in lockdown, and was eagerly hoping that restrictions would be lifted just in time (not to have a party) but to at least see another [...]

Merry Christmas To You and Yours!

Merry Christmas To You and Yours!

It's that time of year again! Could it have come any faster? Probably! This year, many have no option but to spend Christmas day alone. In England, we were initially told (early December), we could have 3 households mixing over 5 days (23rd - 27th December). That already seemed risky, but people were planning ahead, [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's that time of year! Is acknowledging this year a must? What's there to be thankful for? It's more significant than you'd think... I've been hearing through the grapevine that some have chosen to not celebrate this year. Ignoring Thanksgiving 2020 as it'd seem wrong to celebrate. But that's the entirely wrong mindset to have, [...]

Lockdown 2.0: What Helps You Through These Challenging Times? The Realistic Version

Lockdown 2.0: What Helps You Through These Challenging Times? The Realistic Version

Wherever you are in the world, you may already be in lockdown, or maybe it's looming. Many questions enter our heads, but what's the one thing that keeps you sane and happy? For many, it's food. Whether you like sweet or savoury - it's comforting. Plus, it can't talk back like our friends or family [...]

Toni Tastes: Crab Cakes!

Toni Tastes: Crab Cakes!

Call me 'Toni the Taster' from now on. These glorious bundles of joy will rock your world! I usually always have eggs royale for brunch. Unquestioned. Even the waiter knows my order off by heart I'm pretty sure. But this weekend, I felt like a change for once. Push the boat out as they say! [...]