Happy Easter everyone! Hope you have a great day xx
Month: March 2016
Easter chocolate bark
If there's something people associate with the Easter holiday, it's chocolate! I wanted to make some little gifts for family and friends and some homemade chocolate bark seemed like the way to go. The recipe is as simple as recipes get; melt the chocolate of your choice in a bain marie over a low heat, … Continue reading Easter chocolate bark
Hot cross NOT buns
It's Good Friday, and for those of us in the UK that means a 4-day weekend and hot cross buns! Or not buns... I don't know whether it's just that I haven't picked up on it before, but I've started to notice a trend in hot cross buns that aren't buns at all... Biscuiteers released … Continue reading Hot cross NOT buns
Cardamom and black pepper tea
This chai recipe is my take on an Indian recipe that my sister introduced me to. I love to make this because it's so simple and warming and I am a big fan of cardamom. I think the spice from the black pepper really complements the floral flavour of those little green pods of delight! … Continue reading Cardamom and black pepper tea
Pham Sushi, Whitecross Street
Pham Sushi on Whitecross Street is an oldie but a goodie! Well...I don't know about old, but it's not a new opening - I just had to write about it because it's so darn good. I am pretty lucky to have such a great Japanese restaurant so close to where I work. You can see … Continue reading Pham Sushi, Whitecross Street
Great places to eat in Washington DC
Founding Farmers Founding Farmers is one of my favourite restaurants in Washington, DC. It serves good quality "farm-to-table" American cuisine which isn't just delicious, it's ethical and locally sourced too. I definitely recommend the fried chicken and waffles which is just beyond words. And look at the cute little metal sauce pot in the shape … Continue reading Great places to eat in Washington DC