The Fat Pig is always busy and Friday night was no exception. I had booked a table thankfully as we would have struggled to get a seat and we were planning on eating. We arrived just before 7.30pm and ordered drinks at the bar before heading to our table. Steve always loves the ales thatRead more
I started the week with morning tea with my Nan and Tim. I got out my favourite red teapot from The Caravan Trail and my matching mugs. I made a lovely pot of tea and had whipped up some homemade rhubarb jam and ginger curd tarts for the occasion. Monday I hopped on a lunchtimeRead more
This is my homage to Halloween as it uses butternut squash but you could use any squash or pumpkin. It is a hearty salad that is served with the butternut from the oven so it’s slightly warm once you build the salad and serve it at the table.
The Hour Glass inn in Exeter is my absolute all time favourite. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal there. They always deliver top quality food that is locally sourced where possible. They have a great selection of wines and spirits and there is normally three or four ales on draft.Read more
What a busy week it has been. It was Steve’s birthday which lasted about three days! We had a lovely time visiting lots of nice foodie places and spending time together and with friends. Steve , Alex and myself visited the Fat Pig on Friday evening for dinner. We had a lovely time celebrating Steve’sRead more
I love this time of the year. I just wish that Autumn would last as long as the cold winter months that we have. All the leaves are falling from the trees and everything turns shades of orange and red. It really is beautiful out there when you stop to take a look. IRead more
I’ve wanted to visit the Dinosaur Cafe by the Clock Tower in Exeter for I don’t know how long. I always hear positive vibes when people talk about it. Steve, Alex and I popped down there on a Friday lunchtime to see what the fuss was about. We arrived at 1.15pm and the place wasRead more
I spent a lovely day mooching around the Killerton Estate at the weekend. They had a cider and apple festival on that was celebrating all things appley. Steve tried Killertons own cider and an apple ale. Alex had apple strudel and I had parsnip and apple soup. We all tried freshly pressed apple juice fromRead more
On Saturday evening my chums Chloe and Sarah came over laden with delicious fish, chips and mushy peas! Every so often it’s nice not to have to cook and be treated to a fishy feast. Chloe arrived first and we tried to wait patiently for Sarah to arrive with the food.. I had been teachingRead more
Steve’s mum, dad and brother came to Exeter in the week to celebrate Steve’s birthday. We went to our very local pub The Old Firehouse. It’s probably less than a ten minute walk from our house which is perfect. After a little bit of kitten love between Steve’s mum, Bridget and his brother, Simon weRead more