Exeter’s annual food and drink festival continues to go from strength to strength with tickets for the 13th year selling fast. Returning to the Castle and Northernhay Gardens in the very centre of Exeter, the Festival attracts more than 100 artisan food and drink producers from the region selling delicious south west meat, cheeses, bread,Read more
Steve and I braved the cold on Thursday evening and took the short walk up to the High Street to Artigiano. A cafe by day and bar/ music venue by night. When we arrived at about 7.45pm the atmosphere was already buzzing. Lots of people enjoying each other’s company in a cool setting. I commentedRead more
I wanted to share with you my experiences of the Veg In A Box service from their ordering, customer service, delivery and the quality of the fruit and vegetables. I will also share a few recipes that I’ve made using the ingredients inside the box. Firstly here is a little bit about Veg In ARead more
On Sunday I went up to Bath to watch the Royal Ballet School Junior Associate Experience classes. They give young dancers the opportunity to experience what it would be like to be a junior associate of the Royal Ballet School. I was keen to see for myself the training programme that the Royal Ballet SchoolRead more
My week started with a very chilly walk to ballet but the cold was offset by the wonderful colours as the sun came up. I have a slight obsession at the moment with dawn and dusk skies. Sometimes the colours just blow my mind. Nature is a wonderful thing people! I have been working onRead more
Sunday was a good day. I had arranged brunch at the house and invited my chum Emma. I had made homemade granola (recipe on blog) with natural yogurt and melon plus toast with a whole host of wonderful jams and marmalades. It was such a lovely way to spend a few hours on a SundayRead more
My week this week started with a trip to Topsham with Steve. We were hoping to get the train but there were rail replacements.. Boo! We weren’t going to let it phase us and hopped on the rather luxurious coach that was put on for us.. Things were looking up!! The sun was shining tooRead more
Steve and I were picked up by Emma and Ben and we drove the short distance from Exeter to Brampford Speke. Lunch was booked for 1pm and we arrived on time to a warm welcome at the bar. We ordered our drinks… Emma, Steve and Ben went for a Christmas ale from Otter brewery calledRead more
With Christmas behind us it’s time to look to the New Year. New beginnings and fresh starts are on so many lips as we slip into 2016. With time flying by so fast it’s difficult to take that step back and address what you would like to change for the new year ahead and whatRead more
As I sit at home on Boxing Day evening writing this I can safely say I had a wonderful Christmas holiday. From the moment I woke up on Christmas eve it has been one festive event after another. I have entertained… A lot! My favourite pastime. Christmas eve was one long succession of guests. SerenaRead more