Happy 1st December!! Who's got an awesome advent calendar this year? Mine's an absolute cracker from Bluebird Tea Co. filled with tea samples, teeny scented candles and chocolate treats too. More to come on that once we're further into December. For now, I am delighted to be working with Opies Foods who have sent me some … Continue reading Fig, radicchio and blue cheese tart PLUS A GIVEAWAY
Ever since seeing all of the beautiful apples at Dupont Circle Farmers Market in DC, I've been wanting to make baked apples. It's such a good way of using one of the season's best ingredients with a recipe that transports me right back to when I was young and we would eat them as a … Continue reading Baked apples with candied pecans and crumble topping
I've been meaning to write this post for ages and finally got around to it! It was my birthday back in May and my sister and brother-in-law bought me an awesome selection of Spanish foods: a kit for making churros (including the chocolate sauce!), a book of tapas recipes, and this beautiful paella kit. The … Continue reading Paella kit from Eat Paella – my review
In case you hadn't noticed the weather getting colder, the days getting shorter, and just about everyone on Twitter talking about pumpkins, autumn leaves and all things hygge, October is here! I spent most of today wandering around Kew Gardens. The weather was bright, but crisp, and we came across this little patch of pumpkins … Continue reading Autumn vegetable udon
Today I'm sharing a super easy mushroom bruschetta recipe with you that's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, weekend brunch or for serving as a party nibble - plus it's also vegan. It's so quick to throw together and tastes absolutely delicious! I love how this recipe manages to be light and healthy whilst at … Continue reading Spinach and mushroom bruschetta
You can't beat this time of year for all the delicious fruits that are in season. Figs, blackberries and also plums. I bought these locally grown plums in Saddleback Farm Shop - aren't they beautiful?! I've experimented with a couple of flat-lays for this post that I had a bit of fun preparing by scattering … Continue reading Honey and bay plum fool
Figs again! This recipe for fig and maple ricotta toasts is a great idea for a weekend brunch, or you can make smaller toasts to serve as sweetish canapés at a party or barbecue. It couldn't be simpler to make! Adding maple syrup to the ricotta transforms this into a subtly sweet dish and pairs … Continue reading Fig and maple ricotta toasts
Ramen is possibly my favourite thing - like - in the world (and the hubbie of course...but also ramen). You can imagine how excited I was when Ladies in Blogging invited me to learn how to make it from scratch - broth, noodles, the whole shebang - at Sozai Cooking School, a school that focuses … Continue reading Sozai cooking’scool! Learning to make perfect ramen from scratch.
About a month ago I attended #BloggersFestival organised by Scarlett London Events. It was a great event where I got to meet some lovely bloggers including Jenna from A Balanced Belly a great free-from lifestyle blog, and Clarissa from Clari Michelle. I also came away with a heavy bag of freebies! As soon as I saw this … Continue reading White chocolate and ginger cookies
If I had a favourite month it would have to be September because summer isn't quite over and some of the most delicious fresh fruit and veggies are abundant and at their best. We've been a bit busy this year to grow much ourselves, but I'm already thinking about what to start growing again. This recipe … Continue reading Caramelised figs with black tea blackberries
A Year in Dinners 