I first found out about the #Take12Trips challenge on Twitter when Mel at Footsteps on the Globe posted her plans for 2017. What a great idea to encourage us to go ahead and make those plans we've been struggling to get around to, or to realise the value in even just doing a day trip somewhere … Continue reading My #Take12Trips Challenge for 2017! Who’s with me?
This January I finally took the plunge and went on my first skiing trip to Garmisch Partenkirchen near Munich. I've always wanted to try skiing and my husband loves it, but for some reason I never plucked up enough courage until now! One reason I was hesitant was because there's quite a lot to think … Continue reading A complete guide to surviving your first skiing trip
I try to have a vegan day once a week - a bit like Meat-Free Mondays, but without eggs and dairy too. I generally eat a vegetarian diet, particularly when cooking at home, and I try to source meat as responsibly as possible when I do buy it, but I guess this is me trying … Continue reading Rigatoni with porcini mushrooms (vegan)
A couple of months ago I went to a friend's birthday at Hotel Chocolat's Bean to Bar class at their shop and school on Monmouth St, Covent Garden. I've done a couple of chocolate classes before for work events or hen parties, so I was interested to see how this one would compare. We were … Continue reading Bean to Bar: Making Chocolate at Hotel Chocolat
Breakfast is absolutely my favourite meal of the day, especially when I'm on holiday, and so I've brought you a few of the best places we went to for breakfast in Dublin. The Fumbally Cafe The Fumbally cafe, on Fumbally Lane, is conveniently located for a stop off on the way to the Guinness Storehouse … Continue reading Great breakfasts in Dublin (with vegan options)
A friend of mine who grew up in Dublin couldn't wait to recommend that we visit the small harbour town of Howth during our trip. Just north up the coast on a little peninsula and a short train ride on the DART line from the centre of Dublin, Howth is a lovely, picturesque place to … Continue reading Dublin: A day trip to Howth and delicious seafood tapas
Last month, Mark and I went to Dublin with my sister-in-law, Claire. I had so many things to post before Christmas that I haven't had chance until now to tell you about it! I thought I'd start with the general highlights. Guinness Storehouse The one recommendation that everyone gave us when we were planning our … Continue reading Dublin highlights
Hosting a New Year party or looking for something to take to one? These chorizo and manchego pastry swirls are delicious and a real crowd pleaser! The spicy chorizo pairs beautifully with the sharp manchego for an impressive, but easy-to-make canapé. I developed this recipe recently for a Christmas party that I hosted. I was … Continue reading Chorizo and manchego pastry swirls
Merry Christmas and I hope you're all having a great time eating, drinking, being merry, and sharing a well-earned holiday with family and friends!
Cranberry and orange is such a great combination bringing together two fruits that are sweet but tart and tangy in different ways resulting in a perfect pairing! I have wanted to develop a good gluten free oat cookie recipe for ages and now felt like a good time – plus I have an absolute load … Continue reading Cranberry and Orange Oat Cookies
A Year in Dinners 