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 […]
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The Best Macarons in Paris
There is a long withstanding debate about the best macarons in Paris with the focus being on two famous Parisian patisseries Ladurée and Pierre Hermé. Food bloggers all over the world have tried to compare them both with mixed reviews, meaning no clear winner has emerged. I decided to clear up this matter once and […]
Update from Spain: Caramel Slice
Like most of us, I got fed up with the measly British weather so I decided to jet off to Spain for a while. After travelling the country for 6 weeks last summer I wanted to visit somewhere new, so flew into Alicante, south of the Valencia region. I decided to go off the beaten track in […]