This Writer’s Life

Sunday Snippet #21

Where he starts to relax... If you have not read the previous week’s Sunday Snippet, I recommend doing so first.  You can find it – and all the others before it – here. Previously on Sunday Snippets: Graeme, settling in for a shave before dinner and an evening out, is pleasantly surprised when he realises that his very proper valet -…

Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015!

Out with the old, in with the new... It's New Year's Eve and you know what that means... it's time for Old Year's Reflections and New Year's Resolutions! Looking back on this year I have to say it's been quite a ride.  I've had some pretty good ups and some pretty devastating downs. Some ups were numerous trips to visit…

Sunday Snippet #20

Where he comes to a realization... If you have not read the previous week's Sunday Snippet, I recommend doing so first.  You can find it - and all the others before it - here. Previously on Sunday Snippets: Graeme realises his valet is more than just a valet, he is a master at what he does and takes great pride…

Sunday Snippet #19

Where he watches a master at work... If you have not read the previous Sunday Snippets, I recommend doing so first.  You can find them here. Previously on Sunday Snippets: While preparing for an evening out with his wife, Graeme is attempting to lighten the mood of his very proper, very serious valet, Bryant. When Bryant turned to mix the…

Meringue Mushrooms

Cremini Meringue Mushrooms Yield: about 25 mushrooms     Active time: 1 hour     Total time: 4 hours Meringue mushrooms and marzipan foliage are traditional edible decorations for a Yule Log, or bûche de Noël.  While marzipan is relatively easy to find in most grocery stores, the delicate nature of meringue calls for it to be made at home.  While it…