The Maytime Inn – a lunch review
I’m never one to turn down good food, and I’m always on the look out for new restaurants to add to our usual list of haunts. So when we were asked to try out and review the refurbished Maytime Inn…
Food & Drink
Eating out at the delicious Brava Tapas restaurant Banbury
While I love food, and will eat a fair variety, I can also be quite fussy. I’ve never really had tapas before because I’m not a seafood fan, can’t take too much spice, don’t like olives and always thought I’d…
The easiest (and delicious) pear and chocolate tart ever
Looking for a chocolate tart recipe? I love pears and chocolate together, as proven by my love of Nigella Lawson’s pear and chocolate pudding for last minute dessert needs. Now the weather’s (in theory) a bit warmer, a lighter dessert…
Visiting Castleyard cafe and mooching round Oxford
I tried out the revamped Castleyard Cafe at Oxford Castle for a lunch review and enjoyed a photo walk around the city centre
Enjoying the Feast food festival at Waddesdon Manor
Sharing the Feast food festival experience at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor. A beautiful summer party, with lots of activities and shows
Easy 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes recipe
Try this 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes Some of my favourite recipes only have 3 or 4 ingredients in. Because who has time for tens of them when you’re in a rush or have people in the house shouting for…
Get BBQ ready with 11 great chicken barbecue recipes
I’m a big chicken fan (the men of the house less so, and it has to be chicken breast), not only because it’s pretty healthy but also because it’s so versatile, and quick to cook. It’s now approaching barbecue season…
Pulsin’ Kids fruity oat bars review
N eats a lot. I’m concerned about the amount he’ll be needing to fuel himself when it comes to teenage years, but for now I’m always looking for healthier snacks. Or really just any variety of snacks to mix things…
Eating out in Eastbourne – Mo Mambo, Harry Ramsden
When I’m on holiday I always prefer to do bed and breakfast, and then enjoy eating out at difference places in the evening, and grabbing a quick sandwich somewhere for lunch. It’s a bit more of a treat, although on…
Tips to reduce the chance of a fussy eater child
I might have been a fussy eater when I was a child, but now I love food. I can’t deny that. And that’s why, when I hit 28 and my metabolism went to post, I’ve found it easy to put…
Birthday cake planning and children’s chatter
When he was at his day nursery, it was the norm for the birthday boy or girl to bring in cakes or treats for the children in their room on their birthday. So before his birthday this year, I asked…
