Author Archives: Kitty Schneider

Whilst closing my windows against the incessant wind and dust today, I spotted something in my garden outside. I had to take a good second look as what I thought I saw should surely have been a log. But, on … Continue reading →

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Bridge in Smithfield!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Kitty Schneider

A few months ago, I was asked by friends here in Smithfield, whether I played bridge. I replied that I had learnt to play it when I was in high school (about a century ago) but hadn’t played since then … Continue reading →

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Home made bread, to die for!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Kitty Schneider

If you’ve been wise enough to order a dinner here at the Garlic House, you might enjoy this delicious sourdough bread I make. It is quite hilarious to create and I know it looks like a rock but the results … Continue reading →

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Stay for Dinner! Organic Veg from my garden.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Kitty Schneider

Since buying my over 100 year old house 11 years ago, my gardener William Novasi (Pastor, gardener, craftsman*) and I have worked really hard to establish a garden from a piece of veld. All that was here were a few … Continue reading →

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The Question of Light: Tilda Swinton’s speech at the Rothko Chapel

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Kitty Schneider

Originally posted on Conner Habib:
Below is the only place to read Tilda Swinton’s moving and radiant speech at the Rothko Chapel in Texas. Why do I have it? A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented…