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Family mealtimes, are they a drama or a joy? As a theme, it is something we regularly find ourselves returning to at Grape and Nectar. In fact, we love to...

The babysitting conundrum is another element of parenthood I had not fully anticipated. Meals out with the other half or friends have become a whole lot more expensive since children came onto the scene. Twice weekly outings are no longer a...

The wonderful world of closures may not, at first glance, appear all that exciting. However, it is a topic that garners a lot of questions and plays a pretty important...

Out of office is now officially on and I'm away from my desk. I will not be replying to any emails over the next 10 days (well, a reduced service at...

Over the past two years I have been living with a sleep thief. I love this little human A LOT, but there is no denying that having a child interrupts your sleep...

Could you drink less? Would you feel better if you did? Curiosity about the concept of mindful drinking, lead me to read, Mindful drinking, How cutting down can change your life,...

What the heck is mindful drinking? In fact, is it even possible to drink mindfully? For many, the prospect of embarking on Dry January (the post-Christmas reset, aimed at cleansing...

Can you enjoy wine and be healthy? This question has been at the forefront of my mind lately. Recently, when someone discovered I work with wine, their response went something...