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I waited years to start this
ProseccoTagged beginning

I waited years to start this

There’s something almost embarrassing about how long I’ve waited to do this. Not because I […]

by Ruth Posted on 07/04/202607/04/2026
Dog-first isn’t a trend. It’s a lifestyle.
PupsTagged dog-first, dog-friendly

Dog-first isn’t a trend. It’s a lifestyle.

Somewhere along the way, “dog-friendly” became a selling point. Cafés that allow them.Hotels that tolerate […]

by Ruth Posted on 29/03/202607/04/2026
I don’t like sharing a bed — even in love
ProseccoTagged bed sharing, love

I don’t like sharing a bed — even in love

There’s something I’ve never really said out loud. I don’t like sharing a bed. Not […]

by Ruth Posted on 03/09/202508/04/2026
Faith, fame & Italian beef: America meets its first pope
ProseccoTagged Pope

Faith, fame & Italian beef: America meets its first pope

It was one of those moments where history doesn’t just whisper – it screams. White […]

by Ruth Posted on 11/05/202511/05/2025
Heavenly succession: Who might wear the white cassock next?
ProseccoTagged Conclave, Pope

Heavenly succession: Who might wear the white cassock next?

With Pope Francis’ passing, the sacred whisper of succession has begun to echo through the marble halls of the Vatican. From the corridors of Rome to the cathedrals of Africa and Asia, at least 15 cardinals are considered “papabili” – those with a real shot at the papacy.

by Ruth Posted on 23/04/202524/04/2025
Robes, Rings & Revelations – A watchlist for the curious & the comforted
Cinema, ProseccoTagged Movies, Pope, Prosecco

Robes, Rings & Revelations – A watchlist for the curious & the comforted

There are moments when the world seems to stop – or at least take a […]

by Ruth Posted on 21/04/202524/04/2025
First Impressions of “Death in Florence”
Book Club, Prosecco

First Impressions of “Death in Florence”

In Death in Florence, Marco Vichi crafts a haunting Italian noir where relentless rain, a missing child, and the devastating floodwaters of the Arno merge into a mystery as powerful as it is unforgettable.

by Ruth Posted on 08/11/202411/01/2025
3 Back-To-School tips to comfort dogs with separation anxiety
Pups, Well-being

3 Back-To-School tips to comfort dogs with separation anxiety

Ease back-to-school blues for your furry friend with these tips to comfort dogs dealing with separation anxiety, ensuring a stress-free transition for both you and your canine companion.

by Ruth Posted on 25/09/201909/11/2024

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To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the co To his dog, 
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You asked for the recipe… 🤍 This is the tradition You asked for the recipe… 🤍

This is the traditional sepulchre incense pot, prepared during Holy Week in many Maltese homes and churches.

A slow infusion of citrus, spice and herbs —
deepened by Balsamo del Peru, a traditional balsamic resin that gives it its unmistakable depth.

Ingredients:
Oranges (studded with cloves)
Lemons
Apples
Bay leaves
Cinnamon sticks
Coriander
Fennel
Aromatic herbs
Orange water
Sweet wine
Balsamo del Peru

Method:
Simmer gently on low heat for several hours, allowing the scent to develop slowly.

There is no exact formula - only variations, passed down quietly over time.

Roy experienced this one from a distance —

some traditions are beautiful, but a dog’s world is led by scent… and theirs is far more sensitive than ours 🐾

Save this for next Holy Week,
or for the moments you want to remember it.

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Some Maltese traditions are so deeply rooted… they Some Maltese traditions are so deeply rooted…
they’re recognised by scent before anything else.

During Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, a traditional incense mixture is left to simmer slowly — filling homes and churches with that unmistakable Holy Week atmosphere. 

This is the sepulchre incense pot — a blend of citrus, spice and herbs. 🌿🍊

It’s often mistaken for mulled wine or potpourri —
but there’s one ingredient that gives it that unmistakable Holy Week depth. 

Inspired by the perfumes used to anoint Christ’s body before burial.🏺

Roy and I observe it quietly, in our own way —
him at a considered distance (his nose far more discerning than mine), me lingering in the nostalgia.

Every village, every family, carries its own variation.

If you’d like the traditional recipe, comment RECIPE and I’ll share it.

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Dog-friendly is everywhere… But dog-first? That’s Dog-friendly is everywhere…
But dog-first? That’s different. 🐾✨

“Dog-first” means choosing places, plans, and experiences with your dog’s comfort, safety, and happiness in mind first—not as an afterthought.

It’s how I travel, create, and live with Roy.

And once you see the difference… you can’t unsee it. 👀

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