I took a trip back to Boringdon Hall recently to sample their new afternoon tea selection. The new improved Traditional Afternoon Tea which now can be taken with a Laurent-Perrier champagne flight and their popular monthly themed afternoon tea. This month Winnie The Pooh and his friends took centre stage. Sarah and I decided toRead more
Not so long ago I went out for lunch with a friend to a local French restaurant and for dessert, we had the most delicious light, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate mousse. It was one of the highlights of our meal and got me thinking about making my own version of this delightful pudding. Never being one toRead more
On the back of my Sicilian holiday this summer I fancied gathering some friends and family together for a Sicilian inspired feast. My love of Italy is well documented within my blog and amongst my friends. In fact, many of my recent holidays have taken me to mainland Italy and the islands of Sardinia andRead more
A long time in the planning due to everybody’s busy schedules, we finally made it to the Lord Poulett Arms in the picturesque Somerset village of Hinton St George. I had booked a table for 4 for lunch at this award-winning 17th-century inn. Recently taken over by new owners I was eager to see ifRead more
In 2012, journalist turned baker Elisabeth Mahoney launched the first One Mile Bakery in Cardiff, delivering artisan bread, seasonal soups and delicious preserves by bike within a mile of her domestic kitchen, and teaching inspirational baking classes to more than 2000 people. Now a new One Mile Bakery floury adventure has begun, with branches openingRead more
How I love my Instagram community. I put the feelers out whilst visiting Plymouth for help in finding some top notch independent places around the Royal William Yard area. Hutong Cafe came out top in the recommendations and so I stopped in to say “hi”. I had a late lunch with drinks booked at LeRead more
I love baking. I am not going to lie but it hasn’t always been the case. In fact, I wasn’t a very confident baker after having numerous cake and bake fails over the years. I have since learnt that you just have to be very precise. Baking is a science and each little component comesRead more
June has been hot, hot, hot and I am not going to lie and I have loved it. By hot I mean ‘England hot’ which is probably nothing like other countries hot, but temperatures have been hovering around 20-25C which is just perfect for me. Being able to eat outside, take evening strolls and generallyRead more
Porridge has got to be one of the most versatile breakfasts known to man. In its simplest form, it is comfort food, a warming bowl of goodness that sets you up for the day but adding toppings and additional flavours transforms your humble bowl into a decadent and exciting tingle for your taste buds. IRead more
I have never thought about hiring a private chef before. I love cooking so why would I? It’s a good question but now I have experienced a private chef taking over my kitchen for the night I might have just had my head turned. I was contacted recently by La Belle Assiette to ask ifRead more