On blogging and being featured in Woman and Home
This post is definitely a coffee break read! It’s been a challenging few weeks, although on the whole, March has been…
IFBC Seattle 2013 – Entrepreneurial Journalism with Mark Briggs – Post Three
It’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of attending Foodista’s IFBC in Seattle – what did I actually learn…
IFBC Seattle 2013 – Arrival, Opening and Keynote by Dorie Greenspan – Post Two
This is my second post on attending IFBC the International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle last weekend. I’ve already introduced…
IFBC Seattle 2013 – Food Blogging Stateside – Post One
Seattle and I have been friends for a very long time. Both the city itself and the luscious, green areas…
A postcard from Italy
I’m back from a truly memorable family holiday with husband and children to Italy, visiting the relatively undisturbed, food-filled region…
Lussmanns Fish and Grill St Albans
St Albans is fast becoming a city known for good food, as evidenced by the annual St Albans Food Festival, which will…
Do your children eat a good breakfast?
I watched a short news clip this week, about a new trial taking place in Blackpool, England, offering primary pupils a…
Spot a familiar face in delicious. magazine January 2013
All I want for Christmas is…a copy of delicious. January 2013! I know it’s not particularly humble or ladylike to shout…
The Brilliance in Blogging Awards at Britmums Live!
I wanted to say a very special thank you to everyone who nominated me and voted for Fabulicious Food! in the Britmums Brilliance…
Review: Eat Your Veg by Arthur Potts Dawson
Move over Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, here comes Arthur Potts Dawson with his take on all things veg! New from the Octopus…
A Foraging Walk and Banquet with ‘The Foragers at The Verulam Arms’ St Albans
Nettle soup with wild garlic-infused olive oil, sweet onion tart topped with foraged herbs, blue cheese cheesecake with wild poppy…
Restaurant Review: Pizza East Portobello and Discovering Burrata!
My visit to Pizza East Portobello was quite memorable for two reasons. Firstly, it was the first place in which I ate…
Restaurant Review: Dean Street Townhouse, Soho
Loving food as I do, one of the activities I enjoy the most is eating out. Unfortunately, having two children…
Favourite Cookbooks of 2011: The Italian Cookery Course by Katie Caldesi
One of the culinary highlights of 2011 for me was taking a pasta class with Katie Caldesi in her home…
Château de Chanteloup, Saintes and Cognac School – Day Two
Yesterday, I wrote about Day One of the Martell Pure Gourmet adventure, in Cognac, France. Our bright and breezy second morning began with…
Welcome to Château de Chanteloup, the House of Martell – Day One
There’s a cosy stew on my stove and a cup of tea beside me as I write, but just for…
An Evening at Hertfordshire Wine School
This weekend marks the finale of the St Albans Food and Drink festival and as part of the celebrations, I…
A Few Highlights from Food Blogger Connect 2011
This weekend I attended Food Blogger Connect, which is Europe’s first and biggest food blogging conference held in London. I…
Review: ‘The Free Range Cook’ by Annabel Langbein
A short while ago I had the really exciting opportunity of interviewing one of New Zealand’s best loved food writers, Annabel…
Review: ‘Food is Fun’ Kids Cookbook by Anorak Magazine
If you have kids, you may be familiar with Anorak Magazine – the happy magazine for kids which is available both…
Interview: Vanessa Kimbell tells us how to be ‘Prepped!’
There can be no doubt that Vanessa Kimbell is an inspirational woman. Over a year ago, Vanessa gave up her successful…
Meeting Marco Pierre White – A Knorr Masterclass
Last week I was invited to attend an event hosted by Knorr to launch their new ‘Best of British’ campaign. Now I don’t…
Radio Show Write-Up
I am very pleased to report that yesterday’s stint on Nick Coffer’s Weekend Kitchen at BBC Three Counties Radio was a great…
An Audience With Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir Aux Quatre Saisons
A cold blustery night in November. The log fire burned brightly from inside a solid stone fireplace decorated with tea…