Have you noticed the shift in temperature this week? We are slowly but surely moving towards autumn. On Sunday I really noticed the chill when I met my friend Emma for a spot of blackberry picking. Obviously blackberries are a traditional English sight in the autumn and with that comes comforting desserts like pies andRead more
The new school term has started here in the U.K and that means that I start teaching again. For those of you who don’t know I am a fully qualified and registered Royal Academy of Dance teacher based in Exeter, Devon who enjoys cooking and eating in my spare time. Thankfully my job keeps meRead more
Let me introduce to you a new home wine tasting business. Josh and Tommy of Emerging Vines have a love of English wines and cheeses and are eager to share their passion. Over the last 10 years English wine has started to gain national and international fame, with the accolades to match. Emerging Vines aimRead more
If you like carrot cake then this courgette and lemon cake is for you. The courgette gives the cake a wonderful moistness that is reminiscent of a good carrot cake with cinnamon for that gentle spice. At this time of year when courgettes are in abundance I try and utilise what’s in season in myRead more
It’s been a week of alfresco dining for me. Firstly, two picnics at the beginning of the week taking in the beautiful bank holiday sunshine and secondly getting to eat lunch and supper outside in the courtyard. As I prepare to go back to teaching ballet I have been trying to be outside as muchRead more
Stepping foot through the front door of Exeter’s The Canopy felt like stepping through the chalk painting in Mary Poppins. You walk in and instantly you’re transported into another world; a calmer more friendly world at that. A soft piano soundtrack plays in the background and the sound of birdsong coming from the trees createsRead more
I have never thought of using naan bread as a pizza base before until recently. In essence a pizza is a topped flat bread isn’t it? So, this makes sense to me. I am sure pizza purists will disagree but I think it’s a great way of getting your pizza fix at home when youRead more
It’s been a pretty quiet week if I am honest. I have been working in my summer job most days which hasn’t left time for much else. However I’ve had the opportunity in the evenings to do some writing so I’ve got a number of recipes and reviews in the pipeline for posting. I can’tRead more
Who doesn’t love a lazy brunch? For me, entertaining is a passion and I can think of no better way than spending time with friends and family over delicious food. With that comes discussion, fun and laughter. These simple American style pancakes were a hit at a recent brunch with friends. Liberally doused with TheRead more
I don’t know about you but I love fruit in a salad. Some well known classics are pear, walnut and blue cheese, fennel and orange and of course the famous waldorf salad. I love the combination of sweet and savoury and this tomato and watermelon salad is no different. Perhaps this combination isn’t as wellRead more