A blog by a witchy book lover that loves to rant about politics and diet culture
Ad - I was sent two bottles of wine to review on my blog. All opinions remain my own. I remember the first time I tried a Valpolicella wine. I loved how the name sounded and it stuck with me, as well as the rich, smooth flavour. It was the wine that converted me to give more reds a go and then changed my preference from white wine to red. It's not one I tend to buy often but I was thrilled to try the Rubinelli Valpolicella Classico DOC 2018 from Independent Wines recently. ... Read more
Ad - we received a Smiggle gift card to purchase back to school stationary in exchange for this feature. Like almost every other parent with school age children I am facing the return to school with my daughter next week. She finished her classroom learning in March after a school trip with friends and now returns taller, older and a bit more anxious. Smiggle have helped make this transition a little easier by allowing us to purchase some back to school supplies. They have a lovely ... Read more
Ad - I received a bottle of Pinot Noir (the wine featured) from Independent Wines to taste and review. All opinions are my own. Do you have a favourite wine? I think everyone has a preference for a certain grape or country of origin. I very much enjoy Italian Reds so when Independent Wines offered a chance to taste and review I was exicited. One selected was the Pinot Noir Rolhüt 2018 Adam's favourite is Pinot Noir and I have to admit I admire the usual richness of this red, ... Read more
This is a collaborative post Autumn is creeping closer with the end of August finally in sight and the 1st of September looming around the corner. I know that early September can still bring the last rays of sunshine but after the Autumn equionox on 21st the days will get rapidly shorter and everything we love about Fall will be well and truly here. I love Autumn, it's the ultimate cosy season with the warm colour tones and the return of school. Usually, I'd be a lot more excited ... Read more
I am new to the works of VE Schwab this year and have only read two of her books so far but I have loved them both and can see why these books are favourited by so many people. I first read A Darker Shade of Magic earlier in the year and I am currently reading A Gathering of Shadows which is my 52nd book of the year - completing my reading challenge for 2020. Honestly, book boxes have really helped with my reading as well as being more active on bookstagram. Also my youtube is picking ... Read more