Category Archives: Picnic party

Picnic and hamper fillers

Tomato and Chilli Jam

Posted on March 22, 2016 by

Tomato and chilli jam is one of my all time favorite fridge staples. I’ve made so many versions over the years I’ve pretty much lost count. The latest has certainly got my attention. This one is made of fresh tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Festival food in France

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Every two years since 2003 I have travelled out to a otherworldly, fairytale Chateau in south-west France to cook and cater for a unique and exquisite music festival. I take a wonderful team of cooks and together we spend 5 days … Continue reading →

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Making macaroons easy

Posted on March 25, 2015 by

‘Macaroons made easy’, is that a joke I hear you say ? Actually not, after years of making macaroons, some that were passable and some that were a damn right failure, I have finally been introduced to a completely foolproof recipe. … Continue reading →

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‘Hangry’ Bars, otherwise known as ‘apricot, date and oat bars’

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

Back to school and don’t we know it in this house. Every day after the magical sleep dust has been brushed aside the ‘blue one’ suddenly realises the true horrors of the day ahead, with the dawn comes another school … Continue reading →

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Go East … Sunday lunch from Persia

Posted on January 23, 2015 by

Sunday lunch is not something our family really subscribes to, at least not in the traditional sense. I can’t actually remember the last time we sat down for a classical, British ‘roast’ and I have to admit I really don’t … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Monster

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

At some mysterious moment in time I have become a cookie lover. Maybe to compensate for the new healthy me; no caffeine, juice crazy, pilates loving, food crazy mummy, cookies have crept into the kitchen and I seem to be … Continue reading →

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Gone fishing….

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

It’s the end of term and the ‘blue one’ has officially finished his first phase of education, if you can call nursery that. ‘Big School’ awaits and all the joys of learning and knowledge that may bring, yet not before … Continue reading →

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Summer loving…..

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

Salad days are here and I can’t help but tingle with excitement as I walk out into the garden to see what little delicacies I can harvest. This is fast ‘food to table’ eating,  it is a little ad hoc … Continue reading →

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White Peach and Chargrilled Asparagus Salad with elderflower dressing

Posted on June 20, 2014 by

Given that we are half way through June it suddenly dawned on me that 2014 has been marching on with some pace. Summer is unquestionably here, the sun is even shining, 6 months have rocketed past and I am reminded … Continue reading →

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A Princess Party

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

It was always going to be a ‘Princess Party’ but the rendition of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ was above and beyond the ‘Pink ones’ wildest dreams. The stage was set, the sun shone, the tent erected and bunting hung. Low and … Continue reading →

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