I was lucky enough to be sent some new Whole Berry Juices from Ocean Spray. They certainly brightened up breakfast last week. Thicker than regular juices but thinner than a smoothie. They are a great addition to your breakfast table when you don’t have time to make your own. Ocean Spray crush 40 cranberries intoRead more
As always it’s been a pretty food fuelled week. I seem to be consuming a lot of cheese of late. Not that I am complaining. There was my day at Quickes Farm last week where more cheese was eaten in one day than I ever though possible. Plus my late night Sharpham wine and cheeseRead more
Hello all. It’s actually been a really busy week but I have barely taken any photos stupidly! Sometimes taking photos doesn’t seem appropriate, the lighting isn’t right or I am too far away. All of this has been in the back of my mind this week. On Tuesday I headed over to St James ParkRead more
Hasn’t the weather been hit and miss this week? Some days it has been bright and warm with others having torrential rain. I know now that autumn has taken hold and summer seems like a distant memory. I have been sorting out my wardrobe, packing away my summer clothes and rehanging my heavier garments. ScarvesRead more
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
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
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
I started my week with a walk along the River Otter. It’s seriously beautiful down there and well worth a visit. Plus, you get to stop off at Otterton Mill for a cream tea! Delicious. After my walk it was back home to get ready for a trip to Topsham with Steve. We had aRead more
Nestled on the banks of the River Dart, Sharpham Vineyard is one string to the Sharpham Trusts bow. Another being a heard of red tractor assured Jersey cows that produce the most outstanding cheeses that fit so well with the individual character of Sharpham’s award winning wines. Alongside this, and in the main house designedRead more