About two weeks ago, Mark and I spent an afternoon in a secluded woodland in Sussex with a group of complete strangers enjoying some wonderful food and company. I'd seen Fire & Wild on Instagram (check out their incredible profile here) and was instantly drawn to their idea and their menu. All cooked over a … Continue reading Fire & Wild “GATHER”: A Woodland Feast
Today is our second wedding anniversary! How fast has the last two years flown by? Even though they have been jam-packed and great fun, it’s still hard to believe that our wedding and our incredible honeymoon in Sri Lanka and the Maldives wasn’t just a few months ago! Anyway, as much as I love you … Continue reading New Forest Shepherds Huts – Our Anniversary Weekend Escape
Summer = strawberries, especially with Wimbledon coming up, and there's nothing quite like locally grown British strawberries. I don't remember ever going strawberry picking before, so after hearing that a couple of friends had been, and seeing photos on Instagram, I figured why not! It's a great way to get outdoors, engage in a local … Continue reading Strawberry Picking in Berkshire and Homemade Jam
What a weekend! I know I keep banging on about the gorgeous summer weather, but I just can't help it because it's so lovely. At times a little sticky, but that's what ice lollies are for! Mark and I have been playing with our new ice cream maker lately, but nothing is easier to make … Continue reading Kiwi, Cucumber, and Elderflower Ice Lollies
We’ve had a pretty good spring/summer so far weather-wise here in London so I really shouldn’t complain. I have to say though, it’s now turning into the exact antithesis of my favourite weather of crisp, cool, but sunny days. It’s warm, but the sun is hiding behind a layer of cloud making the atmosphere really … Continue reading Oolong and Cucumber Granita
Elderflowers have had a bit of a moment-in-the-sun lately after featuring in THE wedding cake of the year with their longstanding friend, the lemon. For me, like a lot of wild food, fresh elderflowers are hugely under-utilised by the general population. Elderflower cordial is very popular, but I am surprised that more people don’t make … Continue reading Tips for gathering elderflowers and making top notch elderflower cordial
If you’ve ever had good paratha, you’ll understand the delicious buttery, flaky brilliance of this Indian flatbread. You’ll probably also know the disappointment of ordering it somewhere and being served something dry, or otherwise a poor imitation. A friend of mine, who I'm now forever indebted to, taught me some tricks to making beautiful paratha-style … Continue reading Wild Garlic Paratha
Last week, Mark and I went out for a lovely meal to celebrate some recent work achievements. I asked around some of my foodie friends for recommendations, and we decided on Pidgin in Hackney, whose creative, ever-changing weekly menu celebrates the best of the season. Right up our street! To get there after work, I … Continue reading Pidgin London
We’ve been enjoying yet more glorious weather in the UK, and it looks set to continue. I’m as guilty as anyone of the typically British attitude of wondering when it’s all going to go back to being grey and dreary, but it seems to be here to stay. I fully intend to make the most … Continue reading Spring Salad with Asparagus and Wild Garlic
We were so lucky with the weather during our trip to The Hague for the May bank holiday weekend. The sun shone throughout our stay and meant that we could go for runs through the forest, visit the beach, and on one of the days we hired kayaks and spent a lovely couple of hours … Continue reading The Hague: Kayaking Along the Canals
A Year in Dinners 