Author Archives: CaitlinHopkins

For this week’s book-cast we are joined by Nick Bradley to share ‘The Cat And The City’ an incredible, polyphonic novel with cartoons, photographs, stories & a chaotic collection of characters all set in Tokyo. This novel is quirky & complex, that beautifully depicts the Japanese culture & the value of connection in our life.Continue reading “Book Cast: Nick Bradley, The Cat And The City”

For this week’s edition of Happy Hour with Tippl, we are keeping it short & sweet with an easy & classic 15 second cocktail recipe that is loved by all. Even 007 James Bond himself! Yes, it’s the humble dry martini, and here’s how to perfect it… Ingredients: 60ml/ 6 parts gin 10ml/ 1 partContinue reading “Happy Hour with Tippl: Dry Martini”

For this week’s edition of Weekly Chats, we are joined by Charlotte Edwardes with Jenny McCartney to share Jenny’s brilliantly moving historic novel, The Ghost Factory. Set in Belfast after the paramilitary ceasefire in the 1990’s, the fiction novel takes a unique glimpse into the life of a young man, Jackie & his experience inContinue reading “Weekly Chats Jenny McCartney with Charlotte Edwardes”

This week’s Author of the Week is the bestselling writer Amanda Craig, sharing her brilliant new read ‘The Golden Rule’. A thrilling read that follows the story of two female strangers on a train that plot together murder each other’s husbands. The Golden Rule masterfully weaves in fairytales, folklore, traditions, whilst commenting on contemporary issues in society, touchingContinue reading “Author of the Week: Amanda Craig”

For this week’s installment of Weekly Chats, we are joined by Joanna Briscoe & Sofka Zinovieff to discuss Joanna’s sixth bestselling, critically acclaimed novel, The Seduction. This book explores the deep unravelings that can occur in a perfect family life, with love, danger, temptation &  the fear of the dreaded therapists chair. Join us for aContinue reading “Weekly Chats: Joanna Briscoe & Sofka Zinovieff”

For this week’s episode of Happy Hour with our friends at Tippl, they are here to quite literally blast away your old loves of traditional cocktails like the Mojito & introduce new flavours to spice up your summer drinks menu. Now although you may have heard of a Daiquiri before, it probably was laced withContinue reading “Happy Hour with Tippl: Daiquiri”

The Seduction by Joanna Briscoe “A classy, compulsive tale of desire and obsession, it glitters with menace.” Mail On Sunday “Briscoe deftly explores the therapeutic transferential relationship in a tense, skilfully plotted and emotionally perceptive story” Observer “The author has a fine eye for aesthetic detail and an even finer one for parental relationships …Continue reading “Book Reviews of the Week 06.07.20”

This week’s Author of the Week is Sabine Durrant, author of the ‘hauntingly evil’ thriller, Finders Keepers. This bestseller plays with dark themes of obsession, disorder & secrets between next door neighbours. In this chat we discuss the art of crafting a page-turning thriller, building nuanced characters that you learn to love, the beauty ofContinue reading “Author of the Week: Sabine Durrant”

Here’s a refreshing drink you probably won’t see at the local pub. This is a gin sipper that uses some unique ingredients, specifically the tropical Pandan leaf. In this cocktail recipe, our clever friends at Tippl used both Pandan essence & Pandan leaf. Best call into your local Asian grocer to find these sweet, tropicalContinue reading “Happy Hour: Damn Pandan!”

Looking for a wholesome, delicious crowd pleaser that is the DEFINITION of comfort food this lockdown? British Born, Australian-based chef, Ian Curley has the cure. It’s a Gnocchi Bolognese that’s quick, easy & perfect for the winter right now in Australia. All of the ingredients & recipe are explained in this quick clip with Ian.Continue reading “#LockdownLunch: Gnocchi Bolognese with Ian Curley”