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In 2017 I will be writing A Sentence a Day. You can read more about why here.
Today is the 14 January 2017.
Question:
Who did you see today?
Answer:
In this order: my baby Evan (at 1am, 4am and 7am), my husband Alex, the staff and people at the gym, some neighbours, my very good friend Vicki and then Hannah and the other lovely staff at The Village Kitchen in Walthamstow where we ate lunch today.
In 2017 I will be writing A Sentence a Day. You can read more about why here.
Today is the 13 January 2017.
Question:
What was your favourite part of today?
Answer:
I treated myself to lunch at one of my favourite Walthamstow eateries, Bühler & Co; I had the warm room at the back to myself and ate Quinoa cakes with avocado, poached egg, pumpkin, labneh, za’atar and leaves and listened to some great music; it reminded me of travelling in New Zealand with my husband and I felt relaxed... for about 5 minutes, then Evan threw his lunch on the floor and over my jeans.
In 2015 I will be writing a Sentence a Day. You can read more about why here.
Today is the 13 January 2015.
Question:
What was your favourite part of today?
Answer:
I grabbed some lunch away from my desk [in a well-known eatery, no product placement here] and they played the entire 'In Between Dreams' album by Jack Johnson which made me think of living and travelling in Australia; I ate my lunch, wrote some cards, read up on today's fashion news, spoke to my better half and answered WhatsApp messages from friends, my big sis and my Dad who shared a cute photo of my nephew Fred sweeping up wintry leaves in the garden.
Productive, fashion-educational, nostalgic and communicating with special people. Just how I like my lunch. Food was involved too, as you would expect from a lunch break. I went back to work with a clearer head and ready to tackle whatever the afternoon threw at me.
Apparently there are over 7,000 pubs in London.
'Wow, that’s a lot of pubs!' I hear you exclaim. Yes, it is, but if you're a Londoner or someone who has spent any time at all in our great city, you will be well aware that Londoners do love a good public house. London pubs come in many guises, including ‘old man’s pub’, ‘gastro-pub’ and ‘packed new hip place in Shoreditch with Bingo on a Wednesday, pale ale and achingly trendy people in sweatshirts’.
Personally, I find it hard to slot The Canonbury into any kind of category other than ‘a good one’. It's part-gastro, a-little-bit-posh and very stylish indeed. Situated a stone’s throw away from the highly desirable Canonbury Square in Islington and tucked secretly away from the wonderful buzz of Upper Street, it offers a well stocked bar and restaurant in relaxed and elegant surroundings that remain in keeping with the village-like, leafy area it nestles in.
It is also a discreet piece of London literary history. A regular haunt of George Orwell, the Canonbury was one of the pubs the author amalgamated for his classic 1946 essay The Moon Under the Water (reference: London's Top Five Pub Gardens, Robin Turner, the Guardian, 27 July 2012)
I have frequented The Canonbury on New Year’s Day for a glass (or five) of celebratory fizz with friends, for a three-course lunch with family young and old on a bustling Saturday afternoon and for a pint (or five) while watching the rugby. This is partly why I return – on any occasion the tasteful decor, friendly staff and delicious food never disappoint. If the weather is behaving, the roomy garden with distinctive brown wicker seats is a great place to while away an afternoon in the sunshine. This is London of course, so admittedly it is inside where I have spent most of my time sampling cider in the cosy warmth.
A perfect Saturday afternoon in my eyes starts with a leisurely stroll around Canonbury taking in the grand homes and New River Walk. Then slip into The Canonbury for a pint and some cracking food. Stay awhile to experience some real ale or a good bottle of vino, and then, contentedly leave with a happy heart and a full belly… and go in search for more fun on Upper Street.
Your night has only just begun.
Reference: London's Top Five Pub Gardens, Robin Turner, the Guardian, 27 July 2012