June saw the launch of a new cookbook local to me, The Oxfordshire Cook Book. Loving local eateries and produce, I’ve bee able to support the launch and I have one books to giveaway on the blog to one lucky…
Sharing the Feast food festival experience at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor. A beautiful summer party, with lots of activities and shows
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We trying being ladies (and kids) who lunch at the new tea room 1738, at Boswells Oxford. Afternoon tea is made by these stunning cakes
I love donuts. I love toast. I love french toast – provided there’s enough cinnamon involved. So putting all 3 together to make a french toast in a donut style (a la Nigella with a cinnamon twist) is a brilliant…
When we started thinking about N’s birthday party it was all a bit of a blur. Unless your child has a particular yearning for one theme, you can come unstuck with all the offers out there. We joined up with…
