MATCHA, MATCHA, MATCHA I can’t get enough of Matcha Green Tea right now. I am drinking Matcha lattes, smoothies and eating it in cakes, pancakes and even porridge. I love the way it turns everything it graces to a wonderful Kermit The Frog green, not to mention the numerous health benefits. FRIENDS Where would weRead more
It’s been a week of friends and Monday started off with a BANG! My gorgeous friend Emma came for breakfast and I made OMGTEA Matcha Green Tea pancakes. Emma provided the most wonderful juices that she picked up on route to “Tara’s Busy Kitchen”. What an angel! Tuesday night is Zumba night for me. IRead more
It’s been a pretty quiet week. I hadn’t put much in the diary as I was back to teaching and the normal routine. My classes have gone pretty well this week and it’s all “go, go, go” again. The next ballet exam session is booked for the beginning of March so I will be gettingRead more
A little while ago I co-hosted an event with my beautiful friend Gemma from Cabinet Jewellery. I was on foodie duty obviously and Gem was on sparkles!! It was our first collaboration as Tara’s Busy Kitchen and I loved the whole process. The preparation work behind the event was so much fun with photo shootsRead more
The biggest celebration of the week for me was New Years Eve. It was spent at home with Steve and friends Carmen and Alex. There was plenty of food (obviously) mostly centring around cheese! I can’t tell you how much cheese I have eaten over the last couple of weeks. I dread to think howRead more
Happy New Year everyone.. I hope you didn’t suffer this morning with a headache! I still can’t believe that it’s 2017 although I think most people are thankful that 2016 is now over. Obviously, Christmas has been the main focus this week.. friends and family descended on Tara’s Busy Kitchen for fun and foodie frolics.Read more
At this time of year I always have an abundance of cheese and I look for non-heavy dishes to create. This recipe has been adapted slightly from Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. One of my foodie heroines. She always has plenty of tasty foodie ideas and is an inspiration in the kitchen. This recipe usesRead more
Firstly can I say a gigantic MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all. Can you believe another year is almost over and 2017 is just one week away? For me this year has totally superseded any expectations and I have grown as a person in many ways. I have made many new friends and I thank theRead more
I started my week with a tea party. The best start to any week in my opinion!! My fourth Tara’s Busy Kitchen Presents event styled in a wintery way with a slight nod to the impending Christmas festivities. I welcomed 14 people to my house for a deliciously decadent afternoon tea created with local produce.Read more
I recently held my fourth Tara’s Busy Kitchen Presents Afternoon Tea event. A pop up tea room at my house styled to perfection with local delicacies to tickle your taste buds. I source all of my ingredients locally where possible and take great pleasure in preparing my menu and creating yummy goodies for my guests.Read more