Shades of coral… … are sometimes darker in hue… … an explosion of warmth and perfection… … often too good to be true… … whether in flight… … or simply looking at you! Found first thing in the morning… … or sometime around sundowner… … often in the oddest of places… … […]
An icy snow-bitten wind snaps at the fronds of the Monstera Deliciosa… The Fruit Salad Plant… Particularly apt here as its shredded leaves frame a pyramid of limes basking in the winter sun Where bitter sweet kumquats glow and patiently wait to be marmalade As a tumble of pomegranates masquerade as camellias And ever-delicious expats […]
“And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon.” Edward Lear, The Owl and the Pussycat Frannie xx © 2014 Francesca Muir
Dipping my toes in… Always tentative and somewhat nervous – though of what I have no idea Crashing in, it swirls around my ankles Glistening bubbles chattering away at my toes A momentary gasp. Cold! But then the ocean and my feet part company And we are left on the sand… Damp and invigorated. I […]
Some days I am so lost for words I have to leave it to others… Frannie xx © 2014 Francesca Muir
This hearty Mediterranean vegetarian dish is a weekly favourite in our house. And as it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, I love it even more! Known as a Lader or Lathera dish (from the Greek Lathi meaning oil), it’s simple, peasant-style cooking and an absolute classic! It’s traditionally made with potatoes, aubergine and […]
Peggy is a petite brunette without a trace of grey in her hair despite her 92 years. She is generous to a fault and a glorious free spirit with a pied piper attraction for children and animals. She has a wicked sense of humour, sharp eye for detail, doesn’t miss a beat and she sees […]
Touches of red here and there breathe of life… …like feeding strays on a lack lustre day And lilies framed by Aegean blue. Of the day’s catch pegged out to dry And of shutters against a Mediterranean sun… …and balconies with views into tomorrow… It sighs as it frames […]
Deliciously sensuous in every way… …taste and aroma …touch and colour Such is the decadence of the pomegranate and the lime… Frannie xx © 2014 Francesca Muir
Iconic Australia is a place of corrugated iron roofs in shades of rust and grey Where centuries old fireplaces seemingly prop up sagging walls And sandstone cottages peek out from behind lilac bushes and autumnal vines. It’s where lush arbors and lawns are the envy of every green keeper And weatherboard cottages framed by palomino palings are […]