Last weekend was a bank holiday in Blighty which signaled the end of the summer. Thankfully the sun was out in full force apart from the odd shower on Sunday but it didn’t stop me celebrating. I always feel that this last week of the summer holidays needs to be enjoyed to the maximum. NextRead more
Last week I spent a day at Exeter Cookery School honing my vegetarian cooking techniques. The whole day was a complete joy from start to finish. For some, coming to an event like this on your own can be a daunting thing but never fear here. Jim and Lucy welcome you in with open armsRead more
I don’t know where this week has gone in all honesty. I feel like I’ve hardly stopped to breath. Someone asked me what I was doing for the bank holiday and it had totally slipped my mind. I normally live for a long weekend! I popped up to my friend Sophie’s for a cup ofRead more
Nestled on one of Exeter’s quaintest streets you will find Chococo. New to Exeter but well established in Swanage and Winchester. Chococo is welcomed with open arms by the chocolate lovers of Exeter. The shop is a mix of two halves. You have the cafe selling amazing cakes with a chocolate theme made at ChococoRead more
Barbecue season has started (finally) at Tara’s Busy Kitchen HQ. As always it took a while to light and I ended up fanning it with a wooden chopping board to breath some life into it! It was kicked off in style with some wonderful king prawns, mackerel, veggie kebabs, homemade tzatziki and potato salad usingRead more
The Princesshay Bee Project was the brainchild of Andy Littlejohns. Andy had been made aware of the decline of the honey bee through watching a television show and the impact that it has on the environment. Set up in 2012 on top of the Princesshay development in Exeter as part of an environmental project it has goneRead more
I started my week with a bus journey to the village of Siverton. Its about a twenty minute drive by car but by bus it takes a little longer. Silverton were holding their annual street market where they close off the Main Street in the village and loads of stalls take the place of cars for theRead more
I have decided that I will dedicate this post to my time in Split, Croatia. I spent a week staying in a little Air BnB apartment right in the heart of the old town. Within about 10 minutes walking distance of most of the main sites. Obviously being a complete and utter foodie I hadRead more
Wow! What a find this place was. When wandering around the old town of Split on our second evening we stumbled across this tiny restaurant nestled in a back street. Hidden from the rat race and tourists who aren’t willing to explore this wonderful small fish restaurant serving local Dalmatian cuisine. It was completely full when we arrived weRead more
Exeter Cookery School is now open for business. I was lucky enough to be invited to their opening party last Friday and what a party it was. I got to have a sneaky peak before eager cooks get their mitts on the place and whip up some delights in their amazing state of the art kitchen!Read more