Writing about joy and rain and seasons and homes and lifestyle and all the things that we can love together!
Imagine a picturesque garden setting, softened by the flickering glow of candlelight, as you enjoy a romantic picnic. Let me take you on a journey first to some romantic movies and books that have featured this dreamy setting, and then give you some tips on creating the perfect ambiance
Read More5 easy and delicious recipes to spice up your porridge mornings.
Read MoreI adore this coconut bread and make it about once a year to remind me of our tropical life in the Caribbean.
Read MoreThis Summer season, picnics are a stylish and fun way to entertain. We set up this botanical garden picnic to share with friends, keeping the house clean and enjoying being in nature.
Read MoreI lived in Turkey for 2 years and left part of my heart on those baked hills overlooking the Mediterranean sea. My colleague and friend Cenk, took me for my first pide in a busy popular place in Fethiye.
Read MoreOne of the joyful simplicities of life is baking bread. The purity of a few good quality ingredients, combined with love and time that transform into a room filled with the scent and warmth of a crusty loaf straight from the oven is an unmistakeable feeling of home.
Read MoreEntertaining ideas for June - a delicious recipe for giant couscous with halloumi and a fresh and luscious garden table setting with tablecloth and linen napkins by Jennie Ritchie
Read MoreThere are few meals as excellent as vegetarian Minestrone, this one without beans but with mozzarella and extra kale, is my favourite.
Read MoreThis was the first weekend of Christmas activity in our house. We took the opportunity of two days at home, to fill the rooms with the scents of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg with these Christmas spiced buns.
Read MoreThis is one of my favourite curry soups to make at home. You can easily make it vegetarian by skipping the prawns. I have also used it as a base for steaming mussels and it is spectacular.
Read MoreI’m sitting at my desk, belly full of soup and taste buds tingling from salsa verde. I have drunk nearly a pint of sparkling water and am flexing my thoughts back to a place four years ago when we landed in Dublin airport ‘for good’.
Read MoreA brunch beach picnic, spontaneously prepared when the weather is fine. This is one of my favourite things to do.
Read MoreA mouthful of words for a decadent feast. There are few that can resist the temptation of a chocolate pud with fruits and nuts to boot.
Read MoreI like it oozing with berries and not too sweet. You can persuade even the most waistline-conscious of friends to try a slice and the children will devour it. It doesn’t suit picnics too well, however, as it all becomes sticky…
Read MoreThere was no drizzle nor dampness but a general feeling that the sky was tired holding it’s tummy muscles in and was relaxing it’s girth towards us. Oh, what to wear?
Read MoreBy now the blueberry sauce will be sticky and sensational. Drop some onto the pancakes and if you are feeling fancy add a dollop of coconut yoghurt and some toasted, flaked almonds for a gourmet Thursday, snowy morning breakfast at home.
Read MoreEven with a chef husband I have to cook from time to time. Today I started making a curry but switched after a few minutes to try a recipe from a new cookbook that I ordered - the best ever pumpkin and ginger soup.
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