Christmas Wishes 2024
Persolaise I am typing these words moments before attempting to roll a meringue. Will it break? Will it turn into a gooey mess? Will my life be worth living if the…
Easter Wishes 2024
These tulips appeared in our garden a few days ago, so as we approach Easter, I thought I’d share them with you, gorgeously filter-free. Regardless of whether you mark this…
Christmas Wishes 2023
After a year in which we handed over the hosting reins to others, we’re back in the kitchen again, sharpening the knives, softening the butter and firing up the ovens.…
Easter Wishes 2023
Easter wishes 2023
Christmas Wishes 2022
Best wishes for Christmas 2022 from Persolaise
Easter Wishes 2022
Easter wishes 2022
Christmas Wishes 2021
Best wishes for Christmas 2021 from Persolaise
Christmas Wishes 2020
It goes without saying that, for those of us who celebrate it, this year’s Christmas will be rather different. But I’m not complaining. At a time when so many people…
Easter Wishes 2020
At this very strange moment in our planet’s history – when so many people are worried about what the future will bring – I wanted to take this opportunity to…
Best Perfumes Of The Decade On YouTube + Christmas 2019
Best perfumes of the decade 2010-19 on YouTube by award-winning critic Persolaise
My Very Best Wishes For Easter 2018
To all of you celebrating the end of Lent and the arrival of Easter: sincere wishes of peace and goodwill. Enjoy the feasting and yes, feel free to help yourself…
Christmas Wishes 2017
We’ve nearly made it, folks: another year is about to end. I’ll be posting my annual Best Of list on Friday 29th December (so please come back to read it)…
Christmas Wishes 2016
Oh look, SOMEHOW all the Christmas cooking responsibilities have fallen to me and Madame Persolaise AGAIN. Mind you, I quite enjoy the whole thing… except for the supermarket shopping. That…
Best Wishes For Easter 2016
To all of you celebrating the imminent conclusion of Lent: a very happy Easter. Forget about guilt, enjoy the feasting and permit yourselves to indulge in excess! My warmest wishes,…
Christmas Wishes 2015
The following is a list of the culinary delights I’m trying to make right now, at the same time: marzipan; cranberry sauce; turkey stock; a Yule log; vodka cheesecake; orange…
Happy Easter 2015
Another Lent comes to an end! Happy Easter to everyone out there celebrating it. Don’t be stingy with the Lindor. And may the start of another spring fill your days…