Lovely pub by Smithfield - Fox and Anchor

I have often yearned for the perfect pub, nice selection of drinks, and lovely simple food that is better than you make at home. The Anchor and Hope on the Cut by Southwark tube station is one of my faves for rib-sticking slow cooked sharing dishes, but not really suitable just for drinks. The Fox and Anchor on the other hand is perfect for either. Bar snack include homemade pork pies and scotch eggs (and they were really home-made too) which were delicious, goose fat fried chips, homemade pork scratchings, pint of prawns, fresh oysters on ice. They also had a roasted piece of pork belly to be sliced for sandwiches with apple sauce. mmm. I was spoilt for choice and will be going back as often as I can without having a heart attack!
Nothing very low cal/cholesterol though, so not for the abstemious but Mylene Klass was there at lunch today if you're interested in celebrity spots

snuggle

Some tragic news has made me spend more time cuddling Rose and spending time on the sofa wrapped up in blankets. Pyjamas and blankets and towels have always been an important part of the snuggling process for us, so here are my favourites. Some are currently in the sales....

Pyjamas:

1. The White Company flannel pyjamas. Beautifully soft and cosy, I buy them 2 sizes too big and roll up the sleeves.

2. Hatley pyjamas - good quality, with lovely prints. Hatley also do nice adult PJ's too, just haven't found a stockist for them yet...

Blanket:

Brora lambswool stripey blanket, thick and soft, with a vintage feel. Really good quality too.

Bathtime:

Towels: The White Company again, soft and fluffy and stays that way after numerous washes. It is also plenty big enough for a toddler...

Flannels:

Cath Kidston shooting stars is my favourite print, their flannels and wash mitts are nice and thick and pretty reasonably priced.