Eat well - travel often
I was sent a copy of the book Raised Bed Revolution by Tara Nolan to review. This book came to me at just the perfect time! We have an allotment where we can grow a large part of our food during the UK growing season. […]
Chakra – Contemporary Indian Dining I was invited to review Chakra’s second restaurant which is on Holland Street near High Street Kensington (Their original restaurant is in Notting Hill). The restaurant is a short walk from High Street Kensington underground station. Outside they have about […]
If you have been watching the great British bake off you will know this week was batter week Rachel’s organic yogurt have asked me to use their pancake recipe with yogurt as an ingredient. I have never put yogurt in my pancake batter before. I […]
There are a few items that just help make travel a bit more comfortable. Whether you travel by car, train or plane these little ‘helpers’ will be worth their weight in gold! Travel Pillow: I have a Tempur travel pillow that I take with me […]
When Richard O’Connor’s daughter became old enough to eat chocolate he wanted to make sure she ate only the best! Richard and his partner struggled to find quality, organic chocolate so they decided to make their own. They sourced excellent great quality chocolate and committed […]
We have had a brilliant summer so far and with that I was really looking forward to our weekend visit to the Isle of Wight. I haven’t been there for years and really fancied visiting for the same weekend that the Isle of Wight Garlic […]
Every week I get sent some great products which are worthy of sharing with you. Below you will find some recent mention-worthy items that I liked. Charles Viancin -Inspired by Nature collection:- Every now and then a product comes along that really tickles my fancy! […]
Happy hens make happy eggs! Sounds like a cliché right, that’s what I thought anyway. I was invited to visit one of The Happy Egg Co farms recently and drove there with a smirk on my face. Happy hens indeed!! Well let me tell you […]
Grenada: 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival I was privileged to attend the 2nd Annual Grenada Chocolate Festival in 2015, the first time I had been to the Spice Island and I knew from day one it would not be the only visit! I was so touched […]
When my vegetarian friend Nayna invited me to join her for a restaurant review of The Gate Islington, a vegetarian restaurant I was up for it. Although we are omnivores in our family (we eat meat, fish, vegetables etc) I like to have 2 or […]
Aldi, one of the the relaltive newcomers to the UK supermarket scene keeps prices low and quality high. They have a great meat section and their wines are winning all sorts of awards. Alongside the produce they have a limited edition range of household, garden, […]
Up until the 1970’s when cheap holidays to Spain took over, the British seaside was the place to go for most families for their annual holidays. The hotels, restaurants and tea rooms were packed during the summer school holiday time and the shops with bucket […]
These days mankind really must make every effort to preserve our resources and to opt for sustainable products wherever possible. We have a law to stop the unnecessary use of plastic bags and we are encouraged to re-use and re-cycle. Bee’s Wrap is one more […]
This month I want to draw your attention to some of the lovely products that I have been sent for reviewing. Raw Halo – a chocolate handmade with love! The Pure Dark is 76% Peruvian Pure Dark raw chocolate – made with at least 76% […]
When the Little People get to a certain age they want to help in the kitchen. Every parent’s nightmare is letting them use a knife in case they cut themselves. Welcome to Kuhn Rikon and their set of knives and snippers for the little cook […]
I have now received Bake Box box 2 and box 3 to review. The fun part is the initial opening of the boxes, not know what you will find inside. There are some flirtatious hints on their page on Facebook to get you excited of […]
