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Food & Wine Matching: An Indian Takeaway and a French Chablis Wine

Food & Wine Matching: An Indian Takeaway and a French Chablis Wine

I think this might be the first ever mention of a takeaway on my blog, but I was recently set an interesting challenge….

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Giveaway & Review Hotel Chocolat Love Notes

Giveaway & Review Hotel Chocolat Love Notes

It’s that time of year again when the shops go into overdrive selling Valentine’s Day merchandise. Expectation levels are high;…

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New Year’s Eve Cocktails

New Year’s Eve Cocktails

2012 is almost drawing to a close. Christmas is behind us and I’m planning some New Year’s Eve cocktails. Since…

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Review and Giveaway: ProWare Tri-ply Cookware

Review and Giveaway: ProWare Tri-ply Cookware

Have you ever watched an episode of Masterchef or some other foodie programme and had copper pan envy? I have….

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Brunch: Swiss Scrambled Eggs, Croissants and Shakes

Brunch: Swiss Scrambled Eggs, Croissants and Shakes

Believe it or not, this breakfast-brunch was not a hangover cure. We have been recovering from the winter flu bug and I’m trying…

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Review and Giveaway: Bluebasil Brownies By Post

Review and Giveaway: Bluebasil Brownies By Post

These chocolate brownies really ought to come with a warning on them. They are slightly addictive.  I bake regularly and…

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Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Savoury Dutch Pancakes

Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Savoury Dutch Pancakes

Pancakes are definitely not just for Shrove Tuesday. You can rustle up these pancakes with a creamy chicken, mushroom and…

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The Kraken Rum ‘Rumtopf’ or Rum Pot

The Kraken Rum ‘Rumtopf’ or Rum Pot

I’m still in the mood for preserving. This time it’s fruit and alcohol. A little while ago, when I posted this recipe…

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Review: Choc Chick Raw Chocolate Making Kit

Review: Choc Chick Raw Chocolate Making Kit

Have you ever tried raw chocolate? I hadn’t, which is why I was intrigued when I received a 100% cacao raw chocolate…

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Tefal 8 in 1 Multi Cooker – Review

Tefal 8 in 1 Multi Cooker – Review

As I’m sure is the case for most home cooks, space it at a premium in my kitchen and I…

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Review: Jersey Black Butter and a tasty twist on Eggy Bread!

Review: Jersey Black Butter and a tasty twist on Eggy Bread!

I have never actually visited the island of Jersey, but I do know that it is well-known for its local produce…

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Russell Hobbs Desire 3 in 1 Hand Blender and Hand Mixer (RRP £47.98) Review and Giveaway

Russell Hobbs Desire 3 in 1 Hand Blender and Hand Mixer (RRP £47.98) Review and Giveaway

I’m back to road test the Russell Hobbs Desire Collection. Yesterday, I wrote about the Desire Food Processor and hosted a giveaway,…

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Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor (RRP £54.99) – Review and Giveaway

Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor (RRP £54.99) – Review and Giveaway

I have been very busy testing the entire Desire Collection range of Russell Hobbs appliances. I have used quite a few…

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Recipe: Feta and Chive Omelette (and a Neoflam Pan Review)

Recipe: Feta and Chive Omelette (and a Neoflam Pan Review)

I have a slight obsession with chives and unfortunately for my husband who dislikes it, with dill. It stems from my…

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An ‘Extra Special’ Easter Evening at Leiths and an Easy Easter Menu

An ‘Extra Special’ Easter Evening at Leiths and an Easy Easter Menu

A couple of weeks ago, I was invited back to the iconic London cookery school, Leiths School of Food and Wine along with…

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Easter Giveaway: Hotel Chocolat Your Eggscellency (TM) Extra Thick Easter Egg

Easter Giveaway: Hotel Chocolat Your Eggscellency (TM) Extra Thick Easter Egg

It’s almost the Easter holidays, the weather is glorious and I have been sampling Hotel Chocolat products in the form…

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Fish is the Dish: Pan-Fried Coley (Wild Saithe) with Quick Cheesy Mash

Fish is the Dish: Pan-Fried Coley (Wild Saithe) with Quick Cheesy Mash

More fish! This time, coley, which I have to say is a new one for us at home. What can I…

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Raspberry Ripple and Basil Cupcakes

Raspberry Ripple and Basil Cupcakes

This week I’ve been in my kitchen celebrating the arrival of my shiny new K-Mix – the very generous first…

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Review: Kit Kat Chunky Limited Edition Flavours

Kit Kat UK have recently launched a limited edition range of four new flavours of Kit Kat Chunky and are out…

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Review and Competiton: The Luxury Biscuit Club by Bakers Pantry

I’ve recently been introduced to The Luxury Biscuit Club by Bakers Pantry, who source some of Britain’s best biscuits and put…

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Review and Giveaway: Hotel Chocolat ‘Open Your Heart To Me’ Selection

Review and Giveaway: Hotel Chocolat ‘Open Your Heart To Me’ Selection

As you may have already realised by now, I am a little bit partial to a nice bit of chocolate….

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Hotel Chocolat The Purist Collection (Giveaway Closed)

Hotel Chocolat The Purist Collection (Giveaway Closed)

This is my second giveaway of National Chocolate Week 2011 and if you are a chocolate fan (as I think…

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Guest Post: Top 10 High Street Chocolate Bars (Giveaway Closed)

Guest Post: Top 10 High Street Chocolate Bars (Giveaway Closed)

I’m super excited to introduce my first guest post, written for National Chocolate Week, by Judith Lewis from the Mostly…

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An Evening at Hertfordshire Wine School

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…

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