Eat well - travel often
When the summer is as fantastic as we are currently having the main meal becomes BBQ washed down by a fresh and summery wine or beer. Blossom Hill have released a summery and fruity white and red wine that fits the summer criteria perfectly. The […]
A typical dessert in America is called a cobbler and usually has a fruit in it. Most of the time you will come across peach or apple cobblers. As usual I have rather a lot of blackberries from my allotment and you guessed it – blackberry […]
I was invited to attend an event put together by Tabasco and which was held at The Cookery School (at Little Portland Street) in London. We were assembled ready to prepare a meal using the fab range of Tabasco sauces, Mild Jalapeno, Original, Smokey Chipotle […]
Watching the grandchildren with their home made smoothie ice lollies and fruit juice ice treats got me thinking – what about the adults? I came up with a cunning plan after I bought a nice lolly mould reduced in the supermarket! Which liqueurs or spirits would […]
Following our recent review meal at The Snug Bar in St Albans, Mr R and I were invited back, this time for a Cocktail Masterclass. After assembling we met Ryan our Bar Teacher for the evening, firstly giving us a lesson in pouring. Pour too […]
Perk!er is a small UK company with a passion to create a range of gluten free treats that are tasty and nutritious with nutritious breakfasts, indulgent treats and delicious breads. As part of Perk!er’s ‘Perk up Your Summer’ campaign I get a surprise box each […]
We do love our coffee in this household and Mr R especially loves his Nespresso machine. This machine uses little sealed capsules to ensure you get the perfect fresh cup every time. The only drawback is that the capsules are not sold in shops which […]
At this year’s Food Blogger Connect there was a plethera of food and drink stalls for use to visit on an unlimited basis throughout the conference (as there usually is!) . The one that surprised me was Patron Tequila! This was the first time I […]
Summer time and we love to go on pic-nics! Usually I just pack the coleslaw, cold chicken, French stick, potato salad etc however following a three week family visit in the USA I wanted take something a bit healthy on the pic-nic! My hamper comes […]
I love going to the cinema to see the latest release so attending the preview of El Jefe (The Chef) was an event not to be missed. My pal Val and I were invited to watch the film at the Odeon Cinema, Whiteley’s Department Store, […]
Walking down a side street in East London with a corrugated door ahead I wondered if I was in the right place when a little side door opened and I was beckoned inside. Once inside the smells, sounds and sights told me I was in […]
Whilst on my North Carolina visit to my sister I was treated to a cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising facial by my niece. My niece Danielle works at The Spa at Lafayette in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA) and told me she had a treat for me. […]
I love bacon however growing up in America bacon was bacon and it was always streaky. I was particularly pleased when spoiltpig asked me to celebrate the British summer with a traditional Quiche Lorraine recipe using spoiltpig streaky bacon. When the sun is out in […]
How many people these days take time travel for granted? With such nonchalance we sit in airports waiting for our call to board an airplane and travel at altitudes above 35,000ft at ground speeds equivalent to over 500 miles per hour as we plan to […]
Walkers have made crisps and snacks for decades and this summer will see the launch of a new range – Market Deli potato crisps, tortilla chips and pitta chips in eight flavours. The flavours are combinations of the best of real ingredients from around the […]
Recently I made a cake for a colleague at work and both Mr R and his father were slightly upset that they didn’t get a piece. A package arrived with some Nielsen-Massey extracts (I always use their Vanilla Extract and/or Vanilla Bean Paste for the […]