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Author: Heidi Roberts

Christmas: Drinks for Your Christmas Day

Christmas: Drinks for Your Christmas Day

(sponsored post) Drinks for Your Christmas Day It s always a difficult decision what drinks to have in the house for the Christmas season. This year I decided to narrow down the selection but to make it a great one.  I will of course have […]

Recipe: What are Fluffernutter Brownies?

Recipe: What are Fluffernutter Brownies?

What are Fluffernutter Brownies? When I was a child as a special treat we were able to have a fluffernutter sandwich. What is a fluffernutter sandwich you might ask. A fluffernutter is made with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff.  Marshmallow fluff comes in a jar […]

PAJ All Round Finder – Track Your Valuables

PAJ All Round Finder – Track Your Valuables

(sponsored post) PAJ All Round Finder – Track Your Valuables Do you hate the worry that your suitcase may go missing during your journey? This is especially a worry when you are waiting at the baggage reclaim belt and wondering if your suitcase will arrive. […]

Recipe: California Prune Preserves

Recipe: California Prune Preserves

Here is my recipe for delicious California Prune Preserve Many years ago I used to make this prune and date preserve regularly however the recipe went missing.  Recently looking through some old cookbooks I found the faded, handwritten recipe. I didn’t want to loose this […]

Czech Republic: 5 Awesome Places to Eat in Olomouc Post Pandemic

Czech Republic: 5 Awesome Places to Eat in Olomouc Post Pandemic

5 Awesome Places to Eat in Olomouc Post Pandemic My trip this year to the Czech Republic was part of a conference with Traverse Events and was initially based in Brno.  As part of the after conference trip I spent 4 days in Olomouc, the […]

Greece: Corfu – Three Amazing Beaches and A Boat Trip

Greece: Corfu – Three Amazing Beaches and A Boat Trip

Corfu – Three Amazing Beaches and A Boat Trip Corfu is a Greek island just off the north western coast of mainland Greece.  You can see the mainland from most places on the east of the island.  You can also see the coast of Albania […]

Portugal: What to do if you have 72 hours in Madeira

Portugal: What to do if you have 72 hours in Madeira

What to do if you have 72 hours in Madeira. Madeira has always been a place I wanted to visit. I knew it was a lush paradise where poinsettias grew in gardens everywhere and there were cable car rides up and wicker toboggan rides down […]

Violife – Vegan Cheese vs Dairy Cheese!

Violife – Vegan Cheese vs Dairy Cheese!

Violife – Vegan Cheese vs Dairy Cheese Not so long ago most people living in the United Kingdom had a diet very heavy in dairy products and laden with meat. The current trend both for health and for the sake of our planet is to […]

Greece – Discover Santorini with Jet2Holidays

Greece – Discover Santorini with Jet2Holidays

Discover Santorini with Jet2Holidays Following winning a blogger cocktail making masterclass which included a trip to any Jet2Holidays new Greek destinations I set off to the Greek island of Santorini. Right from the start, from checking in at London Stansted Airport I couldn’t find any […]

Germany: Scandic Hamburg Emporio Hotel

Germany: Scandic Hamburg Emporio Hotel

Staying at the Scandic Hamburg  Emporio Hotel Hamburg As I lay my head on the comfortable pillows and wrapped myself in the duvet I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. Location: This was my second time staying at the Scandic Hamburg Emporio in […]

Recipe: Semolina Sponge Cake with Nuts, Honey and Greek Style Yogurt

Recipe: Semolina Sponge Cake with Nuts, Honey and Greek Style Yogurt

Semolina Sponge Cake with nuts, honey and greek style yogurt. The days are getting warmer and longer and the promise of Spring lingers in the air.  The Easter Bunny has delivered all those chocolatey goodies around the world and families are getting ready to sat […]

Recipe: Peanut Butter Blondies

Recipe: Peanut Butter Blondies

Peanut Butter Blondies I have been craving peanut butter bakes lately.  This recipe for Peanut Butter blondies is one from a friend of mine Helen whose blog Fuss Free Flavours features this delicious recipe. I remember when Brownies were in every cafe and coffee shop […]

Recipe – Smoked Salmon, Dill & Lemon Muffins

Recipe – Smoked Salmon, Dill & Lemon Muffins

Smoked Salmon, Dill & Lemon Muffin The weather lately has been so grey and dull, highlighting the fact that we are in the middle of winter here in the UK. This is so typical for mid-February! But cheer up, Spring is on its way. It […]

Recipe – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans

Recipe – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans I do love peanut butter cookies and I love chocolate chip cookies so it made sense to combine them, add some chopped pecan nuts and bake a really delicious cookie.  These are perfect to have with your afternoon […]

Bailey’s Hotel – Year of The Tiger Menu

Bailey’s Hotel – Year of The Tiger Menu

Bailey’s Hotel – Year of The Tiger Menu (Ad) February 2022 heralds the beginning of the Chinese zodiac, Year of The Tiger (there are twelve Chinese Zodiac signs – I was born in a year of the Horse!) and a perfect place to celebrate this […]

London Restaurant Review – Lasagneria Italiana

London Restaurant Review – Lasagneria Italiana

(Ad) London Restaurant Review – Lasagneria Italiana For many Italians lasagna on a Sunday is the ultimate family comfort food. It is Italy’s answer to the British Sunday roast. I was recently invited to dine at Lasagneria Italiana to try out their vast menu of […]