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What’s been getting you through this hot spell?

What’s been getting you through this hot spell? For me it’s been @chococochocolates gelato and @pullo.shop iced coffee. When things are simply made with top notch ingredients you just can’t go wrong.

Saturday night’s alright. Hanging out with my gi

Saturday night’s alright. Hanging out with my girl, a glass of rosé and that view from the terrace. 💛🧡💛
Photo @serenaf66

All the beige this Saturday morning.👌🏻

All the beige this Saturday morning.👌🏻

I’m always hunting out newness in my city in the

I’m always hunting out newness in my city in the hope that I may be able to share something special with you on here. Have you tried @cakeordeathldn yet? Originally started as a letterbox brownie company in London, Katie up-sticks and moved during lockdown to Exeter. London’s loss is our gain let me tell you because Cake or Death is now a bricks and mortar shop. These brownies are unctuously moist and decadent and well worth a visit if you are in and around the Fore Street area of Exeter. I don’t know how the businesses nearby are going to not visit daily! I picked up a mixed box last week whilst passing and have been savouring them since. They freeze beautifully by the way so you don’t have to panic if you feel you can’t quite manage a box. Cake or Death also sell them separately for a little vegan sweet fix on the run. Last week when I visited they also had two types of cookies on the counter as well as a rather sumptuous looking chocolate Guinness cake. Are you drooling yet? 🤤 So, for those non brownie people out there you have an option. Coffee is from their neighbours @crankhouseroast ☕️ and I believe the coffee machine is up and running for your enjoyment.
Pictured here, a box of six sitting pretty next to my home grown hydrangeas and a couple of mugs of builders tea. The perfect afternoon pick-me-up. (Not an ad for transparency. I purchased my brownies.)

What are you eating at the moment? What is your go

What are you eating at the moment? What is your go to lunch or dinner recipe? My favourite lunch or supper at the moment is this simple roasted chickpea and courgette salad served with some yummy local cheeses and some warm crusty bread.

It’s really simple and completely yummy. Give it a go and let me know what you think.

-Roast a well drained tin of chickpeas with a little salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil.
-cut one courgette into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
-slice thinly one spring onion or half a very small red onion
-pile the cooled chickpeas, courgette ribbons and sliced onion on a serving platter.
-season with salt and black pepper
-squeeze over the juice of one lemon
-drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil
-throw in some chopped fresh herbs. I like mint, basil, parsley. A combination or one will work.
-toss altogether. Check for seasoning and throw on a few edible flowers for prettiness. (Edible 🌸’s optional)

Serve with some yummy British cheeses and some crusty warm bread and Bob’s your uncle you have a yummy meal that takes next to no time to prepare. Perfect for the summer.

Some people go to @columbiaroad for the flowers. I

Some people go to @columbiaroad for the flowers. I go for the cheese. 🧀 I discovered some fab food shops, cafes and restaurants on my Sunday pilgrimage east. Funk was filled with British cheeses, natural wines and ciders. What a treat for the tastebuds. Funk is the latest addition to the @thecheesebarldn family and a great find for a cheese and wine lover like myself. Go and check it out london friends.
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Finally made it to @kinkhao_cafe a Saturday or two

Finally made it to @kinkhao_cafe a Saturday or two ago. Time is flying .. My thoughts? Kind, conscientious and speedy service, tasty food and pretty cool interior. It was a quick lunch on route to ballet exams so didn’t take the time to fully appreciate the ambience so will return soon to get the full Kinkhao experience. Noodles next time me thinks. 🍜

Cracking Sunday lunch of homemade pasta, sparkling

Cracking Sunday lunch of homemade pasta, sparkling red wines, massive tomatoes doused in olive oil and rustic bread to mop up the juices. I am now completely obsessed with a sparkling wine called Solco from Cantina Paltrinieri as well as @campaniaandjones that had it on their wine list. By chance I found it twice over the course of my weekend away ( @yieldn16 if you are interested) and I urge you to hunt it out too. It’s bueno.👌🏻🍷
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I have a list of places I want to visit all over t

I have a list of places I want to visit all over the globe. Towpath is on it. Yesterday I went. Thank you Lori for being friendly, knowledgable, kind, attentive.. A great introduction to a place that offers simply done good food, natural wines and all the bits in between.

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