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Parenting. Yes, there’s a podcast for that too. When you think about it, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. I mean, seriously, parenting is blooming hard, exhausting and disorienting. So much goes on, we barely have time to get hold of our bearings. If you’ve got it all figured out, good for you, move on to something that is more …
I simply cannot believe I only got into podcasts in the last year. It’s been a life saver and that’s why I decided to share by favourite ones so far in a ‘The best podcast for….’ Series. Introducing the series Before we dive into what to expect in the next few weeks, I’d like to share with you a few …
As mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been living in the UK for 20 years and feel British in many ways. This week I acquired British citizenship. So… I’m a British citizen, now what?! How does it feel? Well, it does not feel like one would expect. Not in the current climate anyway. The B word You’re probably tired of …
Christmas is done and dusted and now I’m very much looking forward to 2019. I got myself the Circle Planner for the first time and I’m so happy with it so far, I decided to share my views with you. Plus, Mother Tongue Notes readers can get 10% off the planner (see code below)*! Why I wanted a planner I …
Here’s a selection of Portuguese delis in London. We’ve not tried them all but those we haven’t are included due to recommendations from other Portuguese. Some are proper delicatessens others just a small shop at the back of a café or shop. South East London Rio Deli Small shop with Portuguese and Brazilian products in Bromley. Limited selection but can order …
Recently I was sent an rCup. rCup is a reusable cup for hot drinks made from old disposable paper cups. As regular readers and social media followers will know, I’m fanatical about coffee and increasingly conscious about our impact on this poor battered planet Earth. A brief note about rCup and its makers rCup was designed by an award winning …
These ghoulish halloween biscuits are super easy and quick to make and can be done with children during Halloween, at the weekend, after school or during half term. If you’ve read other of my recipe posts, you’ll know I’m a lazy cook. I had a block of shop bought pastry on the fridge and I thought I would try and …
This recipe was passed on to me many years ago by an Italo-Portuguese friend. I don’t have the original ‘recipe’, if it ever needed one as it’s so simple. This easy, mild, pleasing and inoffensive Yellow Pepper Pasta Sauce is so delicious and so easy, I like to call it Mellow Yellow. And did I mention it’s suitable for …
It dawned on me recently that this September marks the 20th anniversary of my arrival in the UK. How did that happen?! Featured photo: Austin Chan @unsplash The year was 1998 Sometime in September 1998 I arrived in London with a large suitcase and a place at a London University to study Arts Management. At the time, …
