Alongside the amazing weather there has been some amazing eating experiences. Last Sunday being one of them. Steve and myself alongside our friends Nick and Harry of Devon Food Hour fame headed off to Windout Barn near Tedburn St Mary. What an afternoon. The sun was beating down which made it perfect outdoor eating weather.Read more
I am not going to lie. My love of a well baked cake or scone is well documented. I am partial to a Devonshire cream tea and I adore a strong pot of tea alongside a great sponge. It was during one of my cake eating moments that the idea of “Let Them Eat Cake”Read more
Steve and I visited Hotel Du Vin, Exeter to sample their Twilight Spa package recently. The package includes an hour long treatment of your choice, use of the heated pool and a three course dinner from the Prix Fixe menu. We made our way through the hotel and the grounds to the spa which isRead 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
The newest independant eatery to open in Exeter is a pizza lovers dream. Situated on Fore Street, it nestles amongst some of the finest stores and cafes in the city. Steve and I ventured out on a steamy Friday evening and took the short walk from our house. We were by Chloe Whipple (the owner)Read more
This simple and delicious dip came about when I was sent some Za’tar from Steenbergs Organics. I had some girlfriends coming for an alfresco supper and I wanted to make some dips to go alongside some crunchy vegetables and pita bread. I had purchased some Wootten White feta style cheese from Frome Independant Market andRead more
I feel like I haven’t stopped this week. It’s been a non stop mission to fit everything in. The week has been mostly centred around work with my Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams. Every term the dance school I work for holds ballet exams where our students get the opportunity to showcase what theyRead more
What would you class as a staycation? A holiday in your own country perhaps? Maybe a neighbouring county? Or perhaps even closer to home? I recently had the pleasure of staying the night at the City Gate Hotel which happens to be a ten minute walk from my house. Now, that has got to beRead more
It’s been a relatively quiet week in the blogging world. I have been doing extra lessons with my students as the summer ballet exams are fast approaching which leaves time for little else. To be honest it’s been rather nice not racing around like a mad thing. I met my friend for a walk onRead more
I recently got to try the new Heart Of Nature white Quinoa bread. I can safely say I am now a convert. Heart of Nature bread is a unique vegan loaf jam packed with super seeds, whole grains and protein packed white quinoa. Heart of Nature claim to produce one of the healthiest breads inRead more