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Author: Heidi Roberts

Coronavirus – Resetting our lives after COVID-19

Coronavirus – Resetting our lives after COVID-19

Coronavirus – Resetting our lives after COVID-19. Coronavirus has really put everyone on planet Earth in a spin.  We are being told to stay inside, buy only what we need from the supermarkets, cancel travel plans, stay away from friends and generally live in a […]

Flour Shortage Chocolate Brownies

Flour Shortage Chocolate Brownies

Here is a recipe for Chocolate Brownies in a flour shortage:- During the current Coronavirus we are experiencing loads of shortages in the supermarkets.  One item which has not been on the shelves for a couple of weeks is flour. I was looking through my […]

Review: The Cinnamon  Lounge – Isleworth

Review: The Cinnamon Lounge – Isleworth

I get to review quite a lot of restaurants and most of them are in London (although not all).  I live in North London and don’t travel to the extreme corners of Greater London very however if you are in the west Isleworth/Heathrow/Hounslow area you […]

Recipe: Valentine’s Day Cake

Recipe: Valentine’s Day Cake

Nordic Ware have been making their iconic cast aluminium bundt baking tins since the early 1950s, constantly expanding their range.  They have become collector’s items. I have a rather large collection and recently have been sent a Three Tiered Heart Shaped cake pan to review. […]

Giveaway: Klean Kanteen Re-useable Bottles

Giveaway: Klean Kanteen Re-useable Bottles

I have teamed up with Klean Kanteen to offer you two of their outstanding products. What could make your Valentine happier than a red Klean Kanteen reusable stainless steel coffee cup and stainless steel water bottle. I have been given a red Insulated TKWide – […]

Review: Froothie Evolve Blender System

Review: Froothie Evolve Blender System

The mother of all blenders is here! The Froothie Evolve Blender System is the new kid on the block but it is also one every kitchen will love to have.  I am a true gadget addict and anything that will make my life in the kitchen […]

London: Mr R reviews the Game Seminar – Westminster Kingsbury College

London: Mr R reviews the Game Seminar – Westminster Kingsbury College

I was recently invited to attend a game seminar at Westminster Kingsbury College in London, not far from Victoria Station.  As I know how much Mr R likes game I suggested he come with me and asked him to write up his experience.  Read it […]

Germany: 48 hours in . . . Hamburg

Germany: 48 hours in . . . Hamburg

When you think of the city of Hamburg in Germany most people know that it is a large city in Northern Germany and the alleged home of the original hamburger! But there is so much more to this fascinating, hip, contemporary, relaxed, place with a […]

Greece: Making Melomakarona Greek Christmas Cookie

Greece: Making Melomakarona Greek Christmas Cookie

I recently visited Greece again and stayed on the Athenian Riviera which is about a half hour away from the centre of Athens.  One of the highlights was making Melomakarona a Greek Christmas Cookie with The Greek Key. Here is the recipe so you can […]

Christmas Smoothie for the Cook!

Christmas Smoothie for the Cook!

Are you the one in charge of Christmas Day? The food, the presents, the Christmas movies?  Well you need all your energy to get through the day so here is a smoothie recipe guaranteed to keep you going all morning, so that you don’t flag […]

Italy: 48 hours in …..Tuscany

Italy: 48 hours in …..Tuscany

If you have 48 hours to spend visiting Tuscany here are a few ideas that may inspire you. The rich rolling hills with cypress trees touching the sky, the intense neatness of the area and the promise of some intensely delicious food is enough to […]

Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff with Tagliatelle Noodles

Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff with Tagliatelle Noodles

When Schwartz spices asked me to work with them to create a recipe using their Paprika I immediately decided to make Mushroom Stroganoff. The three imperative ingredient are: mushrooms, sour cream and paprika. I remember using paprika just because the recipe called for it, not […]

Mini Opies Pickled Walnut Tarts

Mini Opies Pickled Walnut Tarts

What is your ‘must have’ ingredient in your kitchen cupboards each Christmas? Often it is essential spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, cranberries or even a favourite bottle of gin!  For many people Pickled Walnuts from Opies are an absolute must! I have been challenged by […]

A Summer of 7 Gins

A Summer of 7 Gins

This summer I discovered 7 new and interesting gins.  Read on to find out about my Summer of 7 Gins! As gin is the big drink everyone is talking about these days I wanted to share some of the very interesting gins that I have […]

London: Restaurant Review – 1947 London

London: Restaurant Review – 1947 London

My review of the London restaurant 1947 London. Leave the hustle and bustle of busy London streets behind as you pass through a rose-clad doorway and descend down a staircase into a huge dining room.  This is the restaurant 1947 London on 33 Charlotte Street. […]

Book Review: 20-Minute Italian

Book Review: 20-Minute Italian

I have been sent a copy to review of the new cookbook 20-Minute Italian by Andrea Soranidis. It is always lovely when someone I know personally or know from my Facebook groups writes a cook book.  All of the work and time that they have […]