I’m rather biased I must admit as Compton Village Shop and Tearoom must be my favourite, especially whilst on a cycle ride, a perfect stop for afternoon tea after being out on the bike all day. When my daughter Helen asked me to write for this blog whilst she is on holiday, I jumped at […]
Butter Icing
Fortnum and Mason Cupcake
One sunny evening after work, I met my boyfriend Sam in Green Park to catch some rays. I arrived a little flustered as I had become overly hungry after not having the time to eat much. Once the sun had gone in, Sam and I decided to walk back to Waterloo station and popped into […]
Tweener at Cheltenham Food Festival
This year marked my first visit to Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, which is situated in the heart of the Cotswolds. I caught the train from London in the morning and met my friend Mitch at his house in an adorable quaint village just south of Cheltenham. We arrived at the festival a little after […]
Banana and Pineapple Cake
Well where do I start? Manna’s banana and pineapple cake has to be one of my favourites and THAT is a BIG statement to make. Manna is a modern, minimalistic tea room situated opposite the cathedral in Old Portsmouth near my parent’s house. They visit on an almost weekly basis, meaning I am lucky enough to be taken there […]