I spent Sunday at Powderham Castle for their 5th annual food festival. The festival covers two jam packed days of wonderful local (and not so local) foodie delights held in the grounds of the castle overlooking the river Exe. Here are a few pictures of my day there. I couldn’t have wished for better weatherRead more
I visited Powderham Food Festival last Sunday with Steve and my stepdad Tim. We were blessed with warm sunshine and bright blue skies and views out over the River Exe. It certainly couldn’t have been a better day. The festival is now in its fifth year and going from strength to strength. We arrived atRead more
I was inspired to make this deliciously dense sponge when I was invited to an event last month celebrating the honey bee. To me, the flavour is reminiscent of a treacle sponge and completely delicious. You can serve it warm or cold. I think it would be delicious as a wintery pudding served warm withRead more
Sunday was a bright and crisp day and I had plans with my girls Chloe and Sarah. We had a lunch date at Sharpham Vineyard at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham Vineyard is nestled on the hillside beside the River Dart. Two miles outside the historic town of Totnes. The aim of the Sharpham EstateRead more
My life has changed quite a lot recently and for the better. I no longer have my part time job running alongside my ballet teaching. My regular readers will already know this but for my new readers here is a little life update! One thing I love about no longer having a part time jobRead more
Last week I was invited to the launch of Amy Shelton‘s specially commissioned Honey Flow light box. A bespoke piece of public art showcasing the flowers that honey bees use to sustain their colonies. The flowers were carefully selected from each season. In this light box, Shelton collected flowers that showcase the most important flowersRead more
Sunday was by all means a fun day last week when the first Fore Street Flea took place. Fore Street in Exeter was closed off to traffic and the shops that trade there and other local people set up tables in the streets to sell their wares. Second hand goodies galore, yummy food trucks andRead more
This year I will be attending The Dartmouth Food Festival and I am incredibly excited about it. Not only is Dartmouth a beautiful town but it has a strong culinary history. This festival showcases the best of what the South West and particularly Devon has to offer. It’s free to attend and this year promisesRead more
Orecchiette is a type of pasta common in most southern parts of Italy. It’s name comes from its shape that resembles a small ear. It’s quite a robust and firm pasta so takes strong flavours well so I figured a dish with lots of garlic and sardines would be ideal. I purchased my orecchiette whilstRead more
I recently visited the newly opened Turtle Bay situated in the heart of Exeter’s Queen Street Dining complex. On the approach, the first thing you see is the wonderful array of fairy lights and neon that sparkle in the autumnal evening light. The twinkle entices you closer until you are greeted at the door by aRead more