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Found this handsome chap lurking at the bottom of the garden…
December 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Found this handsome chap lurking at the bottom of the garden…
Every year a lovely lady in my congregation bakes me a Christmas cake. She’s outdone herself this year!
December 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Every year a lovely lady in my congregation bakes me a Christmas cake. She’s outdone herself this year!
Sometimes, after a long day, a baked potato is all one wants. Delicious.
December 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sometimes, after a long day, a baked potato is all one wants. Delicious.
It’s been a long day. Thank you Nigella for the Amaretto Sour.
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It’s been a long day. Thank you Nigella for the Amaretto Sour.
It’s a bangers and mash kind of evening.
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s a bangers and mash kind of evening.
Looking forward to Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on @BBCRadio3 tonight. And loving this nativity scene with two unnamed midwives with a chic Mary and a weary, sidelined Joseph.
December 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Looking forward to Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on @BBCRadio3 tonight. And loving this nativity scene with two unnamed midwives with a chic Mary and a weary, sidelined Joseph.
Tonight at the Telephone Choir Carol singalong at Morningside Parish Church.
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tonight at the Telephone Choir Carol singalong at Morningside Parish Church.
For the Scottish Hanukkah Lighting at the Parliament.
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For the Scottish Hanukkah Lighting at the Parliament.
A long day. Funerals, carol services, Primary Fives in rehearsal mode. Home to my favourite Shakespearean film, Larry being Gothically arch as Richard III. Suits my mood.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A long day. Funerals, carol services, Primary Fives in rehearsal mode. Home to my favourite Shakespearean film, Larry being Gothically arch as Richard III. Suits my mood.
Peach and blueberry crumble. To be served with a blueberry and chambord liqueur sauce. No cream, no ice cream, no custard.
December 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Peach and blueberry crumble. To be served with a blueberry and chambord liqueur sauce. No cream, no ice cream, no custard.
This wicked act of barbarity on Bondi Beach. Prayers for Jewish sisters and brothers all over the world. And also to the university community at Brown in Rhode Island. Decent people must stand firm in supportive kindness.
December 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This wicked act of barbarity on Bondi Beach. Prayers for Jewish sisters and brothers all over the world. And also to the university community at Brown in Rhode Island. Decent people must stand firm in supportive kindness.
Nigella’s penne alla vodka for supper. Who knew that you added the vodka to the drained penne and then added to the sauce? Fabulous.
December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Nigella’s penne alla vodka for supper. Who knew that you added the vodka to the drained penne and then added to the sauce? Fabulous.
Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Another light dimmed.
December 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Another light dimmed.
Glad to be reminded of how good a writer Truman Capote is. Loved his short story, set in the deep South, A Christmas Memory.
“The candle burns too short too hold. Out it goes, exposing the starlight, the stars spinning at the window like visible carolling that slowly, slowly daybreak silences."
“The candle burns too short too hold. Out it goes, exposing the starlight, the stars spinning at the window like visible carolling that slowly, slowly daybreak silences."
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Glad to be reminded of how good a writer Truman Capote is. Loved his short story, set in the deep South, A Christmas Memory.
“The candle burns too short too hold. Out it goes, exposing the starlight, the stars spinning at the window like visible carolling that slowly, slowly daybreak silences."
“The candle burns too short too hold. Out it goes, exposing the starlight, the stars spinning at the window like visible carolling that slowly, slowly daybreak silences."
After another long day, Zeb Soanes on the wireless, a glass of The King’s Ginger, and Truman Capote short stories.
December 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
After another long day, Zeb Soanes on the wireless, a glass of The King’s Ginger, and Truman Capote short stories.
Apple and mincemeat crumble, laced with calvados. Served with cream.
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Apple and mincemeat crumble, laced with calvados. Served with cream.
Honey and marmalade duck legs with sweet potato mash.
December 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Honey and marmalade duck legs with sweet potato mash.
A pot of tea, some chocolates, and The Box of Delights. The wolves are running...
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A pot of tea, some chocolates, and The Box of Delights. The wolves are running...
Tea time treat. Leftover pastry. Mincemeat. 20 minutes later, bite-sized tarts.
December 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tea time treat. Leftover pastry. Mincemeat. 20 minutes later, bite-sized tarts.
Christmas Tree Festival Morningside Parish Church
13th December – 21st December
On Saturdays: 13th and 20th December from 10 am – 2 pm, the main days when we will have our popular craft stall and also musical performances.
On weekdays the festival will be open each morning from 10am – 12noon
13th December – 21st December
On Saturdays: 13th and 20th December from 10 am – 2 pm, the main days when we will have our popular craft stall and also musical performances.
On weekdays the festival will be open each morning from 10am – 12noon
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Christmas Tree Festival Morningside Parish Church
13th December – 21st December
On Saturdays: 13th and 20th December from 10 am – 2 pm, the main days when we will have our popular craft stall and also musical performances.
On weekdays the festival will be open each morning from 10am – 12noon
13th December – 21st December
On Saturdays: 13th and 20th December from 10 am – 2 pm, the main days when we will have our popular craft stall and also musical performances.
On weekdays the festival will be open each morning from 10am – 12noon
Dr B’s Canterbury Tart. Looks alright.
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Dr B’s Canterbury Tart. Looks alright.
A wonderful concert by the George Heriot’s School Chamber Choir. For our Morningside Hope dementia care programme
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A wonderful concert by the George Heriot’s School Chamber Choir. For our Morningside Hope dementia care programme
A long parochial day. Home now and the first cocoa of the winter.
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A long parochial day. Home now and the first cocoa of the winter.
Blessing the day Patrick Gale introduced me to Dan Leppard’s ginger and tamarind biscuits.
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Blessing the day Patrick Gale introduced me to Dan Leppard’s ginger and tamarind biscuits.