Let me introduce to you a new home wine tasting business. Josh and Tommy of Emerging Vines have a love of English wines and cheeses and are eager to share their passion. Over the last 10 years English wine has started to gain national and international fame, with the accolades to match. Emerging Vines aimRead more
If you like carrot cake then this courgette and lemon cake is for you. The courgette gives the cake a wonderful moistness that is reminiscent of a good carrot cake with cinnamon for that gentle spice. At this time of year when courgettes are in abundance I try and utilise what’s in season in myRead 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
I have never thought of using naan bread as a pizza base before until recently. In essence a pizza is a topped flat bread isn’t it? So, this makes sense to me. I am sure pizza purists will disagree but I think it’s a great way of getting your pizza fix at home when youRead 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
Who doesn’t love a lazy brunch? For me, entertaining is a passion and I can think of no better way than spending time with friends and family over delicious food. With that comes discussion, fun and laughter. These simple American style pancakes were a hit at a recent brunch with friends. Liberally doused with TheRead more
I don’t know about you but I love fruit in a salad. Some well known classics are pear, walnut and blue cheese, fennel and orange and of course the famous waldorf salad. I love the combination of sweet and savoury and this tomato and watermelon salad is no different. Perhaps this combination isn’t as wellRead more
I recently spent a week in Sardinia and ate the inspiration behind this dish in a little restaurant in Bosa. This restaurant was a mere stones throw from our Air B&B apartment and in my opinion the best in town. Something similar was on the menu as their house side dish. Roasted aubergine with aRead more
I make hummus all the time. Gone are the days of buying ready made dips at Tara’s Busy Kitchen. I think if more people knew that all you need to make a great hummus are a few store cupboard essentials then it would become a regular make in other households too. This hummus topped withRead 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