Rae of Light

  Over the years my lodgers and guests have been instrumental in passing on certain ideas and tastes to help mould me into the ultimate human I am to become. Well known additions to the improvement of me and my lifestyle include: my daily cup of REAL coffee (Thanks Elisa) vodka in warm milk with a spoonful of honey for those sleepless nights brought on by a head cold (thumbs up Cesare) and of course the delights of Poopourri adverts on uTube when you need a bit of cheering up (priceless Kaatje) For a more detailed account, take a look at my 2016 post on the matter. Now I’m pleased to introduce yet another Lodger Legacy and bring you the wonderful experience of Fika . This is the Swedish tradition of taking time out in your day to shoot the breeze with friends, colleagues and family. It can simply be enjoyed with a cup of coffee and some pastry or with any beverage you prefer. There is no set time for this event to take place but it is hoped it will be a daily occurrence ...

Apparently, according to those holistic minds in the know, we are meant to gain something significant from every romantic relationship we have.   And in some cases I most certainly believe I have.   But these cannot be shared with you my lovely blog readers.   Instead I want to pass on the top three gifts I’ve been left with by the many lodgers who have passed through the doors of Che Rae since I first waived the need for a visa to inhabit my land of Spare Oom. All my life I’ve been a tea and Milo drinker.   The occasional drop of whisky or Prosecco has also been known to pass my lips.   But coffee was never at the top of my drinking list.     That is, until the gorgeous Elisa from Rome entered Che Rae and ruined me forever.   Together with her mama, she lured me in with milky coffee mixtures until I was hooked on the caffeine and could live without it no longer.   Now I am forced to drink at least one cup per day and have even been h...