I came across the idea of pumpkin spice in coffee by accident. I’d like to say that I mistook one spice container for another, which probably would make for a more interesting story, but in truth I was researching gingerbread latte, after a disappointing experience last year. It seems that […]
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Tomato – word of the week
My first experience of bottling tomatoes was in an Italian kitchen of a family friend. Bizarrely, the wife was American and the kitchen staff were from the Philippines, so with us Brits thrown in the mix and the kitchen being in Italy, it was a truly international affair. I was […]
Read moreMake – Word of the Week
As I write this post, the kitchen is sweetly scented with tomatoes and garlic, slowly roasting in the oven. Bathed in a delicate blend of olive oil and herbs. Warm and comforting. I cannot begin to tell you how hungry it is making me. (Top tip: ripen green tomatoes using […]
Read moreA map to a reading spot
If we were all asked to choose a favourite nook to sit and read, I know the list of ideas would stretch over many pages. We’d all have different ideas and little details that make it perfect for us. Some might go for pure luxury with a hammock on the […]
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