Eat well - travel often
Here is my recipe for a low fat Victorian Fruit Tea Cake:- I have made this really simple fruit cake for years, ever since my first mother in law introduced me to sliced fruit cake with a thick layer of unsalted butter and a lovely […]
Here is my recipe for Rhubarb, Strawberry and Ginger Jam. Rhubarb is at the height of its season right now. Rhubarb pairs especially well with apple and strawberries and also with ginger. The perfect way to preserve this quintessential English recipe is by making home […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Radisson Blu part of the Radisson Hotel Group launch their new breakfast range. I love staying in hotels. I should really have been a professional hotel guest !! I love it when I don’t have to rush for a plane or a meeting and can enjoy […]
Scroll down for my recipe for Allotment Green Tomato Chutney. We have an allotment and ideally you pick consistently throughout the summer and early autumn. The reality is that suddenly you have a glut and have to preserve them for the cold winters coming. If […]
I was sent a pair of Sudio KLAR headphones to try. Sudio is a Swedish company looking for way to reduce their environment impact on the world. Their earphones can be in ear or noise cancelling on ear but either way they give you the […]
The English Drinks Company have added – Lime Tree Gin – to their citrus range of premium gins which includes The Lemon Grove Gin – infused with luscious lemons and The Orangery Gin – infused with Valencian oranges. The new flavour is fresh and perfectly […]