Taking Stock – June 2026
June was quite a ride! In between a trip away, some lovely highlights and a few difficult moments, it was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. I'm a bit late with this taking stock but working on the [Read More]
In My Kitchen – June 2026
I can't quite believe we're already in July aka Birthday Month in our house. Before I get stuck into all the cake and celebrations, I'm joining Sherry and friends for In My Kitchen, the monthly round [Read More]
The Ultimate Biscoff Banana Bread
If you love Biscoff and you love banana bread, you're going to love this recipe for the Ultimate Banana Bread. I've called it the ultimate because I tested so many different versions and ingredient [Read More]
Banana Choc Chip Cookies
This simple but delicious recipe is just perfect for using up a ripe banana. Although I'm not a fan of eating overripe bananas, I'm a big fan of baking with them. The thing is that so many recipes [Read More]
My Fur Brother, Calvin
At the weekend, we said goodbye to Calvin and my heart is breaking. Although he wasn't my dog, he was the closest thing I ever had to a sibling - he was my furry brother. When I lost my mum [Read More]
Taking Stock – May 2026
I'm all ready to jump into June but not before I've taken a quick look back at the yay of May with a quick taking stock post. Why don't you grab a cuppa and join me? Baking: These banana and [Read More]
In My Kitchen – May 2026
It seems like it's been a hot minute since I joined Sherry and friends for our monthly virtual kitchen get together so how can it be June already?! Half way through the year, no less! As there's no [Read More]
Pick of the Pups – Dog-Friendly Places to Eat in North Norfolk
If you’ve followed us for a while, you’ll know our holiday rule is simple: if we can’t bring Teddy Roosevelt (and on this trip, his gal pal Belle,) then we’re not going. Luckily, in North Norfolk, [Read More]
Postcards From Paris – Cocktail Bars Worth Writing Home About
David has this thing that whenever we have a city break, he loves to find bars that feature on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. I don’t know how it started, but this is how it's going. Now, not all of [Read More]
Easy Thermomix Ginger Caramel Fudge
There’s something dangerously moreish about this ginger caramel fudge. It’s sweet, buttery and creamy with all those lovely deep caramel notes from brown sugar and syrup, but then the ginger kicks in [Read More]
