It's snowing in London as I'm writing this, which feels a far cry from the weather I was enjoying last week in Durban, South Africa. Even just catching the tail end of their summer meant sunny skies and temperatures of 29°C. Durban is a bustling port on the East coast of South Africa, with some … Continue reading Durban, South Africa
Today is PANCAKE DAY! Traditionally a day of indulgence before the long fast of lent, but nowadays just an excuse for...creative pancake toppings! I've road-tested a few new ideas this year and some of them worked brilliantly so here's a few ideas you can borrow to spice up your pancake day and impress the family … Continue reading Pancake toppings you really should try
I’m in a bit of a baking mood right now for some reason, perhaps it’s the bitingly cold but sunny weather we’re getting here in London this week? Or perhaps I’ve been cake-bribing people at work more than usual…? Aaanyway, last night I rustled up this pear and cardamom loaf cake for work as a … Continue reading Pear and Cardamom Cake
This time last week I was shoop shoop shooping down the snowy mountains of Les 3 Vallées under blue skies on our skiing escapade to Méribel. After a few days of R&R back in the UK (I think I’ve just about digested all the cheese I ate) I thought I’d share this post with some … Continue reading Skiing in Méribel
A Year in Dinners 