I’ve turned over a new leaf; when I’m in recipe creating mode I actually look to see what I already have tucked away in the fridge/kitchen cupboards and start from there. Sounds simple right? But, up until now, whenever I … Continue reading
I have my whole family over for dinner tomorrow evening ahead of my big sister’s wedding on Sunday and I’m determined to make a (nearly) entirely make-ahead menu so that I can relax and have fun with everyone. With it being … Continue reading
This year – along with the rest of the country – I was completely and unashamedly gripped by the Great British Bake Off. I spent the summer wondering if anyone other than Richard would win star baker, worrying whether Martha … Continue reading
I don’t know why but there’s always been something about the Gwyneth Paltrow/Goop empire that I’ve found a touch off-putting. Maybe it’s the intimidatingly flawless blonde babe staring up at me when I flick through her book or perhaps it’s all … Continue reading
As a nation obsessed with the royal family I felt it only appropriate to post this delicious chocolate cake (complete with buttercream icing) on none other than Prince Harry’s birthday. But really, this recipe has so much more to it … Continue reading
One of my favourite things to do is rework the more indulgent dishes out there to transform them into something a little healthier. This is mostly so I don’t need to worry as much when I eat 20 of said … Continue reading
Chocolate lovers listen up, because boy do I have a recipe for you… A couple of weeks ago, Jeremy and I popped over to our friends, Dan and Lexi, for a quick lunch. We were expecting nothing more than … Continue reading
In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that I didn’t know what a galette was until I happened across the recipe for one on smittenkitchen.com and subsequently had a go at making one myself (click here to see the … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago a close friend asked if I would like to cater a dinner that her Mum was hosting. Of course, I gladly agreed but soon realised that preparing a 3 course meal for 15 is no … Continue reading
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The lights are up, elastic has been added to all my waistbands & to my husband’s delight, Michael Buble’s Christmas album is already on repeat at home. With the festivities creeping in, I … Continue reading
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