• rougail saucisse
    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…

    12 September 2016
  • Rose under fire
    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…

    29 August 2016
  • zootopia
    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…

    17 August 2016
  • Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
    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…

    10 August 2016
  • Bracelets à pompons multicolores
    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…

    31 July 2016