I get asked the question “Why Tara’s Busy Kitchen?” a lot. This post hopes to answer a few of those questions for you. People are always bemused when they see a blogpost about lifestyle or fashion here when they assume with the word Kitchen in the title I should only write about food, restaurants andRead more
I am a recent convert to St Ives after my first visit a year or so ago. Having grown up in the Southwest I find it somewhat remarkable that I hadn’t visited before then. This trip at the beginning of December rekindled my love of the place. Admittedly I have only ever visited out ofRead more
December is notoriously a busy month for most. A time to catch up with family and friends who are strewn all over the globe. I have a love of being busy although sometimes it becomes a little overwhelming don’t you think? I’ve been trying to only agree to things I really want to do, notRead more
My life can be a little hectic to say the least. Juggling my teaching, a part-time job and writing my blog can sometimes take my stress levels to the max. Sometimes I feel like I am being pulled in so many directions I find myself withdrawing a little. This is why I have decided toRead more
Many of my readers will know my love of supporting local independent business wherever I am in the world. Supporting your community and shopping in a mindful manner this Christmas could help eliminate countless bin bags of waste as well as put some of your hard earned pennies back into your local community. What’s more,Read more
I love Topsham. It’s only a short train ride from Exeter but feels worlds away. Topsham is a bustling little town full of independent businesses, pubs, bars and cafes. A great destination for a day trip or in my case this time, a night out. Steve and I had a table booked at Denley’s EssenceRead more
The season for festive gatherings, merriment and feasting has arrived. December seems to have crept up on me from nowhere! Where has the year gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were basking in the warm (dare I say hot) sunshine from one of the best summers in recent memory. Last Sunday my festiveRead more
I love Exeter and it’s thriving independent businesses. In my opinion, the indies drive the city forward and are the heart of the community. Over the years I have always favoured independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants over the bigger names in our shopping centres and high streets. I love seeking out the unusual andRead more
Georgie & Flo is a little shop with a big heart nestled just off the beaten track off Queen Street on Upper Paul Street. Founded three years ago by two friends who decided that a city like Exeter deserved a place to buy local, handcrafted lovely things. Quite possibly one of the smallest retail spacesRead more
This dessert is simplicity itself and a match made in heaven. Cold high-quality vanilla ice cream “drowned” in hot espresso coffee. What’s not to enjoy? Even my non-coffee loving friends love this dessert. You may be surprised at this but the sweet creaminess of the ice cream adds a different dimension to the coffee andRead more