That Sinking Feeling

That Sinking Feeling

The most important thing is not to panic. This has happened before. It was not the end of the world then, and it will not be the end of the world now. DO NOT PANIC.…

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A Christmas Party

A Christmas Party

This weekend we hosted our 3rd annual Christmas party, which always falls on the Saturday closest to the Greek God(zilla)’s birthday, so it is always a joint celebration. Our Christmas tree is picked out and…

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Weekend Round-Up

Weekend Round-Up

Friday night is possibly my most favourite time of the week. The Greek God(zilla) leaves work early and is generally in high spirits when he returns home, usually after having stopped off for a quick…

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A Lady Who Lunches

A Lady Who Lunches

This is my second week at home after stepping off the hamster wheel. I had all sorts of ideas for how I would fill the time. I’d finally get round to sorting out the spare…

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Summer Summer Summertime

Summer Summer Summertime

So summer has finally arrived, although exactly how long it is here to stay for is anyone’s guess. The Greek God(zilla) likes to think of himself as a bit of an amateur meteorologist (don’t get…

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Gluten – no grain, no pain!

Gluten – no grain, no pain!

Switching to gluten-free will be a breeze, I thought.  I’ll just buy the gluten-free bread and pasta, I said.  It will be just like being on the Atkins but with rice and potatoes allowed on…

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The One Where Yiayia Gets a Flat

The One Where Yiayia Gets a Flat

Greek Easter Sunday is one of my favourite days of the year.  The Greek God(zilla)’s family throws a big party and invite all of their friends and family over to celebrate.  This year, the party…

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Uncle George Has A Birthday

Uncle George Has A Birthday

Zachy’s Godfather threw a surprise birthday party for his Dad (that’s Uncle George to you and me) last weekend. Much cooking and freezing of food was done.  Much hiding of presents and bottles of wine.  Much emailing…

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Family Fun

Family Fun

We invited the Greek God(zilla)’s two sisters over for dinner on Saturday night. Now, I always get a bit nervous about this as Yiayia is usually the only person who cooks for us and everything she…

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