+3 Surprisingly, from a huge dislike of any kind of pumpkin, in the last year, Simona managed to change my mind. They say you don’t forget your first love and butternut squash was it for…
Archives for December 2020
Gift Wrapping Ideas For Christmas
+2 Gift wrapping has never been my strongest suit, there’s no way to lie about it. When we were kids, Simona was the one in charge of wrapping for whichever occasion: birthdays, Christmas… you name…
The Work From Home Gift Guide
+2 Most of us have been working remotely before, but nothing ever got us ready for the whole work from home ordeal of 2020, so it was only fair that my last gift guide was…
A festive Rooibos & Orange Sour
+2 Made in collaboration with Emilie at Good & Proper Tea. During the past decade of my work in the coffee industry I have had the pleasure of meeting some of the most amazing and…
The Ultimate Tea Gift Guide
+3 For all the tea lovers and those endless tea breaks. Oh dear, do we love tea. Here at The Grumpy Olive HQ we certainly do. So much that we have a full cupboard of…
Brussel Sprouts Wreath with Surprise
+3 I used to dislike Brussel Sprouts sooooo much, you couldn’t even believe it, then I made this Brussel Sprouts Wreath and everything changed. Maybe the cheesy middle (definitely the cheesy middle), maybe the chestnut…
A Christmassy Millionaire Shortbread
+2 Millionaire Shortbread have been a staple at my house since I could ever remember. Coming from an Irish -Italian household, Christmas has always had a mixture of traditions, we were all happy to celebrate….
Mini Christmas Pudding Bonbons
+2 If there something I don’t enjoy it’s Christmas Pudding, unless it comes in a bonbon shape and covered in chocolate and sprinkles: these mini Christmas Pudding Bonbons are a winner in my books. Not…
Reusable Gift Guide – On the Road Edition
+4 Reusable gift on the go edition is here! After the first reusable gift guide about reusable items at home, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to add one for when you’re out and about. There…
Rosemary Savoury Shortbread
+5 If you know me, I am all for shortbreads. Whatever kind and flavour added. That buttery feeling in my mouth is heaven-sent. While scrolling Pinterest I found this recipe to make rosemary savoury shortbreads…
