Tag Archives: coffee

Sudden sunshine – that was the weekend that was

Bit of a quiet weekend this one. Do you also find that weekends tend to go in phases? We'll have a few of rushing around and seeing stuff. And then feel like staying in our pyjamas and taking things slower. … Continue reading

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Family Coffee time – Verdict coffee shop, Brentford – Review

I'm on a mission to explore all the coffee shops in Chiswick and environs. It's a mission which is going to take me to Richmond, Ealing, Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and beyond, in the search of the perfect cappuccino and the … Continue reading

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Friday coffee time… 001 Tamp Coffee

This is my new regular feature, and my attempt to review every coffee shop in Chiswick. Mind you, reviewing every coffee shop is a bit like painting the San Francisco bridge. As soon as you get to the end of … Continue reading

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Settling into winter – from flexible working to date nights

I'm writing this in Maison Blanc, nestled in the window, watching people bustling through the rain down the street.   Fridays are my day for catching up on blogging and having a bit of respite from the hamster wheel that … Continue reading

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That was my Chiswick weekend that was

So I'm meant to be doing these updates every week, to capture the small moments that make up a family weekend. Over the last few months I've had a pattern of not getting them done in time to publish on … Continue reading

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A Chiswick 5 Mins with… Kelly Reeves

Our regular feature catching up with the local folks who help make up our Chiswick life. Today it's local mum and photographer Kelly Reeves. You can't go far in Chiswick without running into one of Kelly's photographs. An active local … Continue reading

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A Chiswick 5 minutes….with the Coffee Traveller

From MPs to homemakers, hen keepers to writers – my Chiswick 5 Mins interviews highlight the rich tapestry of local folk that make this such an interesting place to live. This time we feature Neil – aka The Coffee Traveller. … Continue reading

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Friday coffee time…at Gail’s Bakery

It's Friday – the day I don't work outside the home – and my indulgent weekly coffee shop visit. Today I'm in Gail's on Chiswick High Rd. My rules for a good coffee shop are strict but simple – has … Continue reading

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Friday coffee time…le pain quotdien

I'm continuing my series of Chiswick coffee shop reviews, by sitting in Le Pain Quotdien with a bowl of coffee and a brioche bun. Purely in the interests of research, you understand. 🙂 It's one of those amazing Autumnal sunny … Continue reading

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