Geoff and I were staying in the beautiful Chianti region of Tuscany which we have been to many times. We went in the middle of May for two reasons, one because it wouldn’t be too hot (we can’t do too hot) and the best reason of all, was because the Giro d’Italia was in town. […]
Ricasoli
Manna pop-up Michelin restaurant
Manna Tearooms in Old Portsmouth, Hampshire is on our list of ‘favourite’ places to eat. We’ve been going there for a few years now and the food is always consistent. The cakes are all homemade and are, we think the best around. The carrot cake is most definitely the best we’ve ever had and the pineapple […]
Simply Cook
Before you start reading this post, may I ask you to do Helen and I a huge favour please? If you enjoy reading our blog could you please take 5 minutes out of your time to vote for us in the UK Blog Awards? Here is the link and it’s also on the side of this […]
Christmas Gift Ideas
Every year I aim to start buying Christmas presents early and every year, I fail to do so. The problem is, if you buy gifts too early the receiver either goes out and buys it for themselves anyway, which results in you having to exchange it and then think of something else for that person, […]