I absolutely adore Christmas for very many reasons – one of which is most definitely the food! There’s something very special about festive fare. Christmas food is so celebratory, it’s almost impossible not to feel joyful while consuming it. And there’s much to be said for delayed gratification, of course. When you’ve waited a whole year to eat something special,…
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I’m a big fan of summer, but there are some compensations for cooler temperatures, shorter days, and darker nights: autumn eats. Famously defined by Keats as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, autumn is also very much the foodie’s friend. Salads and strawberries have their time and place, of course. But there is nothing quite like autumn eating. Slow-cooked…
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According to a poll last year, a fifth of drinkers are now opting for cocktails over beer and wine. However, nearly half of those surveyed have cocktail-making equipment at home. In fact, a significant proportion described themselves as ‘cocktail aficionados’. So, it seems that the UK’s love affair with cocktails shows no sign of cooling off any time soon. In…
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Whatever your plans are for the long weekend, make sure you fill them with delicious food. From roast lamb to hot cross buns, I’ve got plenty of ideas for Easter recipes to get you started in the kitchen.
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Pancake Day (5th March) is fast approaching – and I am a serious fan. In fact, I am always looking for ways to make my batter better. After all, it’s one of my favourite foodie days of the year! Pancake Day is, on many levels, a moveable feast. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, the exact date changes every year. This…
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