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
I started my week in Bosa. A small town on the western side of Sardinia. Nestled alongside the River Temo, I found a place in my heart for this this town. Steve and I stayed in a narrow house that spanned 4 floors in the old town. We couldn’t have hoped for a better location.Read more
Greetings from Sardinia! As you read this I will be halfway through my Sardinian adventure. I always get away at this time of year because I’ve finished teaching but the schools are yet to break up for the summer. It means for me that the price is slightly better value and destinations are a little quieter.Read more
I started my week surrounded by cakes, baked good and friends. I had set up a little event at Berloni to celebrate my love of cake and baking. “Let Them Eat Cake” brought together fellow baking enthusiasts and cake eaters to swap recipes and generally have a great time drinking coffee and sampling the deliciousRead more
Firstly, Happy Devon Day!! How are you celebrating? I, unfortunately am in Bristol but will be with a fellow Devonshire bumpkin so I am sure we will manage to celebrate somehow in our own way! It’s been English Wine Week this week and I have done my best to celebrate by trying a few EnglishRead more
I love it when my week starts with sunshine and friends. This is just what happened last Sunday when I had lunch with my two besties Sarah and Chloe at The Pig at Combe. Our lunch date had been in the diary for months and it was so exciting that it had finally come around.Read more
On Sunday I woke up and looked out the window and was devastated to see torrential rain. I had a date with the Exeter Food Festival and was praying for fine weather. None the less I got myself bundled up and made my way to the festival grounds. It was busy despite the poor weather butRead more
I will make no bones about it. I love my city. Exeter is a hotbed of independent shops and cafes alongside the bigger brand names that all come together to make my home city great. Not only do we have fantastic shopping and dining destinations but the city is steeped in history going back many centuries.Read more
Wow! What a difference a few months can make. My last visit to the City Gate was on Christmas Day for a pre-lunch drink. A slightly worse for wear interior that was in serious need of updating and that’s exactly what Youngs have done! The City Gate has undergone a complete transformation inside and out.Read more
I was recently asked by Inghams Holidays to create a recipe to coincide with the promotion of their “Lakes and Mountains” holidays called “Inghams’ Foodie Finds“. My brief was to produce a recipe to showcase the culinary delights of their holiday destinations. For me Italy holds a special place in my heart as a favouriteRead more