Have you noticed the shift in temperature this week? We are slowly but surely moving towards autumn. On Sunday I really noticed the chill when I met my friend Emma for a spot of blackberry picking. Obviously blackberries are a traditional English sight in the autumn and with that comes comforting desserts like pies andRead more
The new school term has started here in the U.K and that means that I start teaching again. For those of you who don’t know I am a fully qualified and registered Royal Academy of Dance teacher based in Exeter, Devon who enjoys cooking and eating in my spare time. Thankfully my job keeps meRead more
It’s been a week of alfresco dining for me. Firstly, two picnics at the beginning of the week taking in the beautiful bank holiday sunshine and secondly getting to eat lunch and supper outside in the courtyard. As I prepare to go back to teaching ballet I have been trying to be outside as muchRead more
It’s been a pretty quiet week if I am honest. I have been working in my summer job most days which hasn’t left time for much else. However I’ve had the opportunity in the evenings to do some writing so I’ve got a number of recipes and reviews in the pipeline for posting. I can’tRead more
I started my week with a walk along the River Otter. It’s seriously beautiful down there and well worth a visit. Plus, you get to stop off at Otterton Mill for a cream tea! Delicious. After my walk it was back home to get ready for a trip to Topsham with Steve. We had aRead more
Nestled on the banks of the River Dart, Sharpham Vineyard is one string to the Sharpham Trusts bow. Another being a heard of red tractor assured Jersey cows that produce the most outstanding cheeses that fit so well with the individual character of Sharpham’s award winning wines. Alongside this, and in the main house designedRead more
Oh my goodness! What a way to start my week. I made a massive stack of pancakes, smothered them in The Groovy Food Company Agave Syrup, fruit and Delamare Dairy Yogurt then shared them with Steve and my friend Sarah. Feeling very full from brunch, Steve and I waddled down to the station to catchRead more
In stark contrast to my holiday in Sardinia a week or so ago it’s been nothing but rain and chilly autumnal style weather. What’s going on? We should be basking in glorious sunshine but instead I have spent the last week dodging downpours. I started my week with a little clothes swap party at Tara’sRead more
I started my week in Bosa. A small town on the western side of Sardinia. Nestled alongside the River Temo, I found a place in my heart for this this town. Steve and I stayed in a narrow house that spanned 4 floors in the old town. We couldn’t have hoped for a better location.Read more
Greetings from Sardinia! As you read this I will be halfway through my Sardinian adventure. I always get away at this time of year because I’ve finished teaching but the schools are yet to break up for the summer. It means for me that the price is slightly better value and destinations are a little quieter.Read more