• Food Mains

    Mauritian sausage rougail

    I don’t often write about Mauritius around here, but I lived on the island for 7 years and my memories there make up a big part of my childhood. “Rougail saucisse” is a classic…

  • Books Culture

    Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

    After having read — and loved — the WWII fiction novel Code Name Verity, I started on Rose Under Fire, its sequel, as soon as I had finished the first book. Here’s what I…

  • Culture Films

    Zootopia

    You might be surprised to find an article on Zootopia here as this is my first review of an animated film! But the truth is, I LOVE animated films and I watch them all…

  • Books Culture

    Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

    My list of books to read on Goodreads currently has 57 books on it. The selection is eclectic, including classics I feel I “should” read like Frankenstein or Gone with the Wind, a few…

  • DIY

    Multi-coloured tassel bracelets

    Some DIY projects demand a lot of attention, depending how used to the craft you are and how objectively difficult it is. In my case, one vivid daydream is enough for me to produce…