I am in the middle of my annual start of year tidying frenzy. We all have those don’t we? My tidying frenzy is an unrestricted attack on any cupboard or surface that can hold stuff. It makes me feel better knowing everything is organised and beware anyone who gets in my way. First on the […]
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Jan
Jan
I am not a winter person. I really don’t do well with being cold. Now, as I find myself in a very cold climate, and one that is experiencing considerably more rainfall than usual, I like to make things a little cosy. What could be more delicious than buttery garlic mushrooms on toast? Mushrooms were […]
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Dec
Dec
I love a spot of Christmas baking and christmas cookies/biscuits are my favourite. In Australia it can get a bit hot and bothery in the kitchen at this time of year but the London weather really lends itself to baked goodies. There is nothing more comforting that curling up for a quiet moment on the […]
It’s that time of year in the northern hemisphere when as temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten it seems your taste buds tickle for sweet treats. This time last year we visited the beautiful medieval city of Bruges in Belgium and while we certainly got our chocolate hit we also fell in love with the […]
If you can’t be in France, bring some of your favourite French things to your table. After trying my first Tarte Tatin in Paris many years ago I was determined to recreate the magical taste of the famous French dessert. I hoped that one bite of buttery pastry and caramelised apple would transport me back to […]