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
On the back of my Sicilian holiday this summer I fancied gathering some friends and family together for a Sicilian inspired feast. My love of Italy is well documented within my blog and amongst my friends. In fact, many of my recent holidays have taken me to mainland Italy and the islands of Sardinia andRead more
One Mile Bakery What a treat to be invited to the One Mile Bakery. I love baking but had never tried making a yeasted loaf before. My bread making efforts have taken the form of flatbreads and soda bread so learning something new excited me. I spent the best part of a day with BoudiccaRead more
After spending the best part of 5 days in Cefalù, Steve and I made our way via our hire car to Catania. What a difference in location. Cefalù in its medieval magnificence with manicured gardens and clean streets was the polar opposite of the graffitied walls and grubby looking exterior of Catania. We arrived earlyRead more
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to be invited on a press trip to Cefalù with my sister Estella. She was writing a piece for a magazine. The foodie, blogger and a explorer in me couldn’t resist the invite. So Sicily became our home from home for a long weekend with MassimoRead more