Hello, fellow pumpkin lovers! Here is another cracking pumpkin spice recipe for you. The gentle warming spices are so seasonal and they certainly hit my autumnal cake spot. This recipe uses coconut flour which is a great alternative if you are gluten free but it doesn’t take away from the flavour. The combination of theRead more
I am still struggling with the idea that October has come and nearly gone. Time has just flown by don’t you think? I have had quite a very difficult month emotionally and I’ve tried my best to fill my spare time with my friends and family nearby. I can’t thank all my nearest and dearestRead more
Never a day goes by when I don’t reach into my jewellery box and pull out a piece of Cabinet Jewellery. You may think I am biased due to my long-standing friendship with Gemma, the founder, designer and creator but it’s more than that. Yes, Gemma is my talented friend but I can say handRead more
It’s Autumn, in case you hadn’t noticed from the falling leaves, the chilly mornings and my abundance of pumpkin-based recipes! Have you seen my Country Pumpkin Cookies? If not, why not? Click here for the recipe! I digress.. this post is all about the Autumn Kale Salad! This Autumn Kale Salad has been a regularRead more
In case you haven’t noticed, the leaves have started falling from the trees and the mornings are turning distinctly chilly. Autumn is upon us and that means only one thing. It’s pumpkin season and it’s in full swing. This means you may well be inundated with pumpkin recipes over the next few weeks. Sorry inRead more
I can’t believe I am saying “goodbye September and hello October”! It only seems like yesterday I was breaking up for the summer holidays and heading off on my holiday in Sicily. Time is flying and before we will all know it it will be you know what! This month has been a little manicRead more
My love affair with English Wines continued when I was lucky enough to visit Brickhouse Vineyard a week or so ago. Brickhouse Vineyard is situated just outside Kenton at Mamhead, about a 20-minute drive from Exeter in the beautiful Devonshire countryside. The views from the vineyard are outstanding and you can even see the seaRead more
I took a trip back to Boringdon Hall recently to sample their new afternoon tea selection. The new improved Traditional Afternoon Tea which now can be taken with a Laurent-Perrier champagne flight and their popular monthly themed afternoon tea. This month Winnie The Pooh and his friends took centre stage. Sarah and I decided toRead more
Not so long ago I went out for lunch with a friend to a local French restaurant and for dessert, we had the most delicious light, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate mousse. It was one of the highlights of our meal and got me thinking about making my own version of this delightful pudding. Never being one toRead more
I recently made this Sicilian aubergine stew for a dinner party. My guests loved it so much I decided to share the recipe. Caponata is a traditional dish from Sicily. Full of wonderful aubergines, tomatoes, oregano, capers and olives. It has a sweet and sour vibe going on with the addition of vinegar and sultanas.Read more