Visiting Castleyard cafe and mooching round Oxford
I tried out the revamped Castleyard Cafe at Oxford Castle for a lunch review and enjoyed a photo walk around the city centre
Food & Drink
Enjoying the Feast food festival at Waddesdon Manor
Sharing the Feast food festival experience at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor. A beautiful summer party, with lots of activities and shows
Easy 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes recipe
Try this 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes Some of my favourite recipes only have 3 or 4 ingredients in. Because who has time for tens of them when you’re in a rush or have people in the house shouting for…
Get BBQ ready with 11 great chicken barbecue recipes
I’m a big chicken fan (the men of the house less so, and it has to be chicken breast), not only because it’s pretty healthy but also because it’s so versatile, and quick to cook. It’s now approaching barbecue season…
Pulsin’ Kids fruity oat bars review
N eats a lot. I’m concerned about the amount he’ll be needing to fuel himself when it comes to teenage years, but for now I’m always looking for healthier snacks. Or really just any variety of snacks to mix things…
Eating out in Eastbourne – Mo Mambo, Harry Ramsden
When I’m on holiday I always prefer to do bed and breakfast, and then enjoy eating out at difference places in the evening, and grabbing a quick sandwich somewhere for lunch. It’s a bit more of a treat, although on…
Tips to reduce the chance of a fussy eater child
I might have been a fussy eater when I was a child, but now I love food. I can’t deny that. And that’s why, when I hit 28 and my metabolism went to post, I’ve found it easy to put…
Birthday cake planning and children’s chatter
When he was at his day nursery, it was the norm for the birthday boy or girl to bring in cakes or treats for the children in their room on their birthday. So before his birthday this year, I asked…
Ladies who lunch at 1738, afternoon tea at Boswells Oxford
We trying being ladies (and kids) who lunch at the new tea room 1738, at Boswells Oxford. Afternoon tea is made by these stunning cakes
Sweet breakfast treats – french toast donut style
I love donuts. I love toast. I love french toast – provided there’s enough cinnamon involved. So putting all 3 together to make a french toast in a donut style (a la Nigella with a cinnamon twist) is a brilliant…
Eating japanese food at Zushi Banbury
Considering I’m on a diet, I seem to have eaten out quite a lot recently. Not quite on the diet plan, but it is teaching me to take things easy. I am missing the treat myself to 3 courses on…
