I know - hot chocolate sticks aren't a new thing and have been around a while, but I love them for hamper gifts because you can get really creative. I've gone with salted caramel, peppermint and matcha this time around, but you could use peanut butter, liquorice and all sorts - go crazy! The basic … Continue reading Hot chocolate sticks
I am so excited about this recipe! The idea came when I was chatting to Mark about what else we could put in people's Christmas hampers. He jokingly suggested cereal (he's a big big fan) but I realised he was on to something! Granola is a prime candidate for adding Christmas flavours like cranberries, cinnamon, … Continue reading Christmas morning granola
The inspiration for this dish came while we were up in Edinburgh and surrounded by whisky and wrapped in our warm winter coats. I was thinking about that gorgeous combination of honey, lemon and whisky and suddenly thought - that would make a great curd recipe! My whisky toddy curd recipe is basically a lemon curd … Continue reading Whisky Toddy Lemon Curd
I love giving away food hampers at Christmas as it's the perfect excuse to make some homemade treats and put a little love and creativity into gift giving without breaking the bank. I don't necessarily make everything that I put into a single hamper, but give a mixture of homemade goods and interesting foods I've … Continue reading Pears in rooibos syrup
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
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
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
A Year in Dinners 