I have had a lovely week catching up with friends and doing some pretty darn nice things. It has been half term here in the UK so that means no teaching ballet for me! I did do something ballet related though and that was take a little trip down to Dartington near totnes to watchRead more
I recently visited Honey and Co ( www.honeysndco.co.uk ) when I visited the big smoke with my boyfriend Steve. Thankfully we had the foresight to book a table as it was packed to the rafters! I had been so excited about my visit after reading their wonderful cookbook and following them on Instagram andRead more
I recently visited the town of Bracciano in Lazio a short drive from where I was staying on the opposite side of the lake in Trevignano Romano. There is a castle called Castello Odescalchi Di Bracciano perched right up on the hillside with the most wonderful views. It has been a medieval fortress, a renaissanceRead more
On a grey but warm Saturday, Steve and I hopped on a train to Topsham. It’s a short journey from Exeter.. About fifteen minutes maximum. We go quite often as its so close and easy to get to. You feel like you are getting away to a small town far and away from the crazinessRead more
As you will have noticed from the previous blog I have been on a little holiday to Italy. I needed to venture far afield as I leave my thirties and head into my fourties. The thought of being at work on my birthday in soggy old England turning into that dreaded decade ‘The 40’s’Read more
I wanted to share with you some photographs of my visit to the Villa d’Este in Tivoli. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage list and for good reason. There is fountain after fountain.. Each one trying to out do the last in a spectacular display. Grottos housing statues of Roman gods and theRead more
I have just spent five days in a beautiful little place called Trevignano Romano. It has a small population of about 5000 people and is nestled next to lake Bracciano which is an extinct volcano about a 40 minute drive northwest from Rome. It’s where all the Romans go to escape the hustle and bustleRead more
I would like to share one of my go to dips. It’s great for lunch in a sandwich, as an appetiser with dippage (carrots, cucumber and pita bread all good!) or just as a good old snack when you are a bit peckish. It’s a good all rounder as ‘they’ say! It takes just aRead more
So here it is.. My first post. It’s not particularly ‘foodie’ as you can see! I just needed to get one out there! Plus, I loved this photo of the beautiful flower on our table that I figured it was a good as any place to start.. Onwards and upwards they say.. I visited thisRead more