Apple and Blackberry Bircher Muesli

Apple and Blackberry Bircher Muesli

With January upon us, it’s time to think forward to fresh starts and this Apple and Blackberry Bircher Muesli is the perfect way to start your day. A hearty yet light breakfast that will fill you up until lunch. If you love oats like me but are fed up with traditional porridge then this couldRead more

Spring Forward - Topsham

Twixmas In Topsham

A short hop on the train and Steve and I found ourselves in Topsham one grey afternoon between Christmas and New Year.  A favourite spot of mine for tea and cake consumption and a mooch. I love the array of independent shops and cafes here. It makes Topsham feel special – different from the boringRead more

Rockfish, Exmouth.

Anyone will tell you how much I love my seafood and when I was invited to Rockfish, Exmouth I couldn’t say “no”! A short and easy train ride from my hometown of Exeter, Exmouth nestles the coastline where the River Exe meets the sea. A popular destination for tourists in the summer because of theRead more

“Merry Chia-mas” Kale Salad

“Merry Chia-mas” Kale Salad

If you are anything like me you like to look after yourself. I exercise a lot within my job and like to eat well too. Eating well to me is enjoying a little bit of what I fancy (my regular readers will know I am partial to a slice of cake with my cuppa) butRead more

My week in pictures

Feeling Toasty with Tiggs

What a story there is behind these delicious sauces! The kind of story that sells the product and makes you feel like you are creating a part of the history of Tiggs. The Tiggs brothers, Jacob and Sam would love to take complete credit for these saucy concoctions but really they have their Granny TiggRead more

Good Hemp Mincemeat Crumble Slice

Good Hemp Mincemeat Crumble Slice

My first foray into baking with hemp products from Good Hemp resulted in this rather yummy Mincemeat Crumble Slice. Perfect as a dessert fresh from the oven with a dollop of something creamy on top or cooled with a cup of tea or coffee. The crumbly base is reminiscent of shortbread and the topping likeRead more