I wanted to share this shiny gem of a wine shop with you. Jaded Palates in Ashburton is an independent wine merchant downstairs and a boutique wine tasting venue upstairs. Using state of the art ‘Wine Emotion’ technology to keep their wines in top notch condition ready for you to sample. Named Jaded Palates because ofRead more
Happy Sunday all. I have been extremely busy with work in the lead up to the Royal Academy of Dance exams that my dance school holds every term. Extra coaching classes and private lessons have meant I haven’t stopped this week. I have however managed to fit in a little foodie fun here and thereRead more
I was recently asked by Mr Crumb to create a recipe using their brand new roasted garlic and herb stuffing. Being familiar with Mr Crumb already I had just the recipe in mind. This dish would be a perfect if you had any leftover stuffing from your Sunday roast, Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. With veryRead more
Two of my oldest friends and I decided that it would be a great idea to do a car boot sale to clear out all of our old junk on Sunday. Chloe has three children and there are always old toys, clothes that they have grown out of to pass on. For Sarah and meRead more
Last Friday I hopped in the car with my friend Emma and headed off to Budleigh Salterton. The sun was shining and it was blissfully warm for a late October day. We were headed for the monthly Farmers’ Market held in Rolle Mews car park on Fore Street from 9am to 1pm. I am aRead more
Wow! November.. where did you come from? A short while ago we were basking in the warm summer sun (when it decided to show its face of course). Now my fingers are numb as soon as I leave the house and my nose quite often resembles Rudolph. Pretty apt I guess now that the HalloweenRead more
My love of Dartmoor goes back decades. We would drive up to the moors from the seaside town that I grew up in most Sundays with my friends parents for walks. I remember many of them being blustery and cold. Climbing to the top of numerous Tors feeling invincible, then being frightened of climbing down!Read more
With the holiday season approaching I have to ask that age old question. Are you a sprout lover or a hater? I can categorically say that for as long as I can remember, sprouts have always been a favourite of mine and not that token Christmas Day veg. For my friend Serena on the otherRead more
I have spent most of my week back and forth to Dartmoor. I spent a day with my two friends, Chloe and Sarah exploring what Bovey Tracey has to offer on the foodie front. I will let you in to a little secret.. there is loads of foodie fun to be had! We had afternoonRead more
Wow! What a week. I feel like I have been in a whirlwind which is very apt with Hurricane Ophelia and Storm Brian hitting our shores. My week started with birthday celebrations at The PIG at Combe which was perfect as always. Followed by lunch the following day at a new boutique country hotel, PaschoeRead more