July, or 'Winter'

Sydneysiders carry on about how 'cold' it is in July, and we finally get to wear our winter coats. The nights are pretty cold, however, but you can find a spot in the sun most days. Meals in the slow cooker taste beautiful in July, with a glass (or two) of red; catching up on a series on TV in binge mode seems like a great idea on a Sunday afternoon (Fargo, Extant, Orange is the New Black) and going to the movies mid-afternoon is also a good idea (Calvary, The Lunchbox, Two Faces of January).

The best movie so far this year: Chef

Best book read in the school holidays: Z

Best lunch out: with friends David & Debra, their home, Deb's wonderful cooking

Best dinner in: Lamb shanks slow cooked, lemon baked potatoes, peas (ok, and red wine & garlic bread)

Best place to walk it all off: Wanda to Cronulla and back (with a gelato)!