My week started with an invite to the newly opened Exeter Cookery School. Jim and Lucy Fisher were throwing open their doors for foodies like me to take a sneaky peek inside. What a place… I can’t wait to get myself down there to try out one of their many wonderful courses. I was inRead more
Last week I hopped on a train and took the short 10 minute journey to Crediton. I was met at the station by Andrew Webb, one half of the father and son team that own and run the Crediton Coffee Company. Plus Suzie, one of my regular readers who engineered the visit. We made our way toRead more
Split is a really foodie town. Booking in restaurants particularly in high season is recommended at least a day in advance if you want to sit outside in the sunshine or the warm evening air. We booked Konoba Pizzeria Feral a day ahead whilst walking by. The restaurant was situated in our neighbourhood about aRead more
Whilst holidaying in Split recently I took a culinary tour of the town with a wonderful guide, Tanja. We met at the Golden Gate which is the north entrance of Diocletian’s Palace in the old town. After our introductions we made our way towards the piazza getting an insiders knowledge on all the wonderful foodie delightsRead more
I spent my final evening in Split with Anton and his wonderful team at his vineyard on the outskirts of the city. From the moment Steve and I were picked up from our meeting point (The Golden Gate) I knew we were in for a treat. Mutya, Anton’s assistant was there to meet us justRead more
Once again my week has been split into two. The first couple of days were in Croatia and the tail end of my wonderful holiday. The last few days back to normality in Devon. Let me start with the beginning of the week and a tour of Putalj Winary and Vineyard. Steve and I experiencedRead more
What a find and what a lovely welcome! This little cafe is situated in Manor Gardens in Exmouth a stones throw from the seafront. We arrived at about 3pm on Sunday afternoon to a warm welcome and the best scone and cake selection I have seen in a long, long time. Being an afternoon teaRead more
This is my version of shakshuka. It’s more like poached eggs in tomato sauce and by no means traditional. Feel free to add peppers, courgettes, aubergines or really any veg that softens nicely to make this dish your own! Add the peppers or vegetables once the garlic starts to soften. Add a pinch of chilli flakes ifRead more
It’s been a week of two halves. The first half was spent at home doing normal foodie things and visiting “local to me” foodie venues. The second half has been based in Split, Croatia. A much needed holiday to celebrate the end of term and the start of the summer break. Let’s start with theRead more
Finally Saturday night arrived and it was time for a catch up dinner date with my friend Johanna at Harrys on Longbrook Street in Exeter. We had organised the date what seemed like months ago and it finally came around. What better place to go than Harrys. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the staffRead more