by Jenni Ellegard | Jan 17, 2014
I was brought up by my parents to be very much in touch with nature. We lived about a two minute walk from East Beach in Shoeburyness, Essex, and on brisk, sunny mornings, we’d put on our thick coats and trainers and stroll to the beach. In all honesty,...
by Jenni Ellegard | Jan 7, 2014
I think the build-up to Christmas is my favourite part of the all the festivities. It gets longer each year, and for one reason or another, it just makes people happy. German Christmas markets pop up everywhere, hot mulled wine is served in little red boots,...
by Jenni Ellegard | Dec 4, 2013
When I was age 10, I wanted to learn how to swim. Not just doggy paddle, I wanted to be able to swim quickly and hold my breath underwater, like a mermaid. My friend Sarah and I were signed up to swimming lessons by our parents at the big pool near us called Warrior...
by Jenni Ellegard | Nov 30, 2013
It was my 25th birthday yesterday. There were many ‘quarter century’ jokes thrown my way, and I must admit, in the weeks running up to it, I was starting to get quite anxious . On the lower side of 25, things seem a lot more relaxed. You don’t have...
by Jenni Ellegard | Nov 20, 2013
How did mum make it look so easy? 1. First take out the cookbook someone bought for you as a Christmas present many years ago. You know, the one you circled everything you wanted to make, but have never in the five years of owning it have got round to doing. 2. Check...
