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BRUSSEL SPROUT & TORTELLINI SOUP
Divisive as they are, to be honest I was pretty neutral on the subject of brussel sprouts until one Christmas I challenged myself to cook them in a way that my husband Pete would like. I decided to...
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THE PERFECT VALENTINES COCKTAIL - THE FRENCH KISS 75
If you're a long time reader you'll know that I find it hard to resist a good bit of kitsch and Valentines Day has to be the kitchiest holiday out there. My husband and I don't really make a big deal...
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REVIEW : BRASSERIE OF LIGHT, LONDON
Whenever I take a trip to London one of the first things I plan is where I'm going to be eating dinner. With such a wealth and variety or eateries it would be a shame not to take advantage of this,...
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THE SCHOOL OF ARTISAN FOOD - AFTERNOON TEA DAY COURSE REVIEW
If I was only able to use one word to describe The School of Artisan Food that word would be special. Before you even go through the gates as you drive through some of the UK's prettiest countryside...
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NON PERMANENT DECOR TIPS FOR RENTERS
As someone who has never owned a property but feels the need to be surrounded by beautiful and meaningful things at all times I've known the pain of renting and not being able to decorate first hand....
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REVIEW : BALANS SOHO SOCIETY, KENSINGTON
While it isn't exactly hard to find somewhere to eat in London, if you've not done your research ahead of time it's very easy to find yourself eating a really mundane meal. Being the food fan and...
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REVIEW : MARMALADE, BIRMINGHAM
I'm pretty sure it's nurture but could also be in my nature thanks to my family, but for me one of life's great pleasures is sitting down to a lovely meal with your family or friends. Whether it's a...
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THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FOODIES
Now that Halloween is over the chances are that your mind has heading straight to Christmas and gift buying. I'm told I'm tricky to buy for and boy do I know more than a few others that seem to remain...
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RECIPE : CREAMY RICOTTA AND MACKEREL TOASTS
*This post is in collaboration with Ciao Gusto, but all content is my own and 100% honest as usual!*I don't know about you but at this time of year I often need to break up the cold weather flavours of...
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RECIPE : GLOWING GINGER CHEESECAKE
I absolutely adore this season of celebration, but I have to admit that even as someone who loves spending time in the kitchen cooking that it can be darn stressful. Celebration dinners, buffets,...
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A WEEKNIGHT VALENTINE'S FEAST
Honestly in all the relationship's I've been in I don't remember Valentine's Day being a big deal. I've never disliked it but its just never seemed that important, especially as its actually my little...
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CITY GUIDE : KENSINGTON'S HIDDEN GEMS
For me one of the great pleasures in life is to be found in exploring a new city or suburb and of course one of the best places in the world to do this is London. South Kensington has been one of my...
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RECIPE : BEST VANILLA CAKE WITH WHIPPED BISCOFF FROSTING
A special occasion deserves a special cake, so figuring out what to make for my village's VE Day street tea party with the ingredients I had in the house was a bit of a toughy! Naturally my first...
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RECIPE: BUTTERY BLACK PEPPER CHEESE STRAWS
A fresh, crisp cheese straw is a beautiful and I think very underrated thing. Easy to make and full of salty savouriness, they really are the perfect accompaniment to an evening cocktail and a lovely...
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RECIPE: DELICIOUS 'THINGS IN JARS' ISOLATION SANDWICH
*sponsored post*We all know that a good sandwich is a true thing of beauty, but it's completely dependent on being able to get delectable things to put in it. Although we were lucky at the start of the...
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CHRISTMAS DRINKS GUIDE 2020
Let's be honest this year has been one full of anxiety and the unknown, but even though we still don't know how we'll be celebrating Christmas this year there are a few things about the festive season...
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OUTFIT // APEROL SPRITZ
*** scroll down for links to all outfit elements *** The bricks of a beautiful old building. Aperol spritzes in the sun. Pumpkins and Autumn leaves. The sunset on water. Some of the most gorgeous...
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OUTFIT // QUICKSILVER
*** scroll down for links to all outfit elements ***Long gone are the days when I would get all dressed up in an uncomfortable outfit, no matter what time of year it is. I well remember parties and...
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OUTFIT // HELLEBORE
 So my darlings, this is the first dress I've tried from the Karen Millen Plus Size range. It wasn't that long ago that I actually found out that KM did plus (sizes 18-24 currently) and honestly the...
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OUTFIT // ABSTRACT
 *** scroll down for links to all outfit elements ***Oh my gosh darling, this dress has to be one of my favourites of late. I've been pretty bored with a lot of the stuff that's coming out in my size...
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RAYMOND'S NOTTINGHAM REVIEW
 Sequels, part two's, second albums. Much like all of the above, a chef's second restaurant after the success of their first can be a daunting, exciting and occasionally risky venture unless there's a...
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A FIRST NIGHT IN FRANCE AND A LOVE LETTER TO DE VIE BAR, PARIS
My heart is beating fast. My stomach is churning a little. I'm going to Paris in two day's time and I've been so busy with work that I've only booked two restaurants and saved a handful of location...
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PICCALILLI NOTTINGHAM REVIEW
I love a literal hidden gem. That was my thought when I walked out of Piccalilli on Friday night, back down the unassuming alleyway nestled between the chain pubs and takeaways on Long Row. It somehow...
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OYSTER SEASON
Oysters at Raymond's, NottinghamIt's a most magical time of the year, yet also one of the most torturous. The week when my timeline is just awash with photos of glistening oysters just waiting to be...
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THE SEAFOOD GUY NOTTINGHAM REVIEW
This meal was gifted in exchange for my review (which is always honest and as unbiased as my brain allows) Food TV has always been a huge part of my life, from watching the old BBC food and wine shows...
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