Autumn Allergy? Mould Spores Allergy? Dust Mite Allergy? What is it? My struggle with eye eczema – some products help while other make more damage than good.
Our Escape from London… to Brighton Our escape from London to Brighton and why I haven’t post for over a month…
Google’s Advanced Voice Search & What Has Happened in the Google House in London What has happened in the Google House in London – Google Voice Search, Google Cultural Institute, Google Now, Chromecast, Google Glass and more…
Gooey Marshmallow Ice Cream Cones That Won’t Melt Great way to use left over from summer ice cream cones in winter or as a no melt ice cream idea for picnics and kids parties.
Giant Fairy-cake / Cupcake / Muffin Birthday Cake Giant chocolate covered cupcake birthday cake made with special two part silicone mould.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Macmillan Cancer Support’s Fundraising Event If you would like to help collecting found for Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning there is few things you can do…
Worthing – Seaside Town in West Sussex Worthing – seaside town in West Sussex, located near Brighton and with direct train links to London.
Lewsham’s Hidden Gem – Horniman Museum & Gardens Horniman Museum & Gardens – budget activities for children in Forest Hill, Lewisham, London. Gardens and majority of the exhibitions are free.
Boiled Asparagus Spears Served with Cheese Sauce Easiest and most delicious way to serve asparagus – boiled with cheese sauce.
London’s Well Hidden Gem – Diana Memorial Playground at Hyde Park Diana Memorial Playground at Hyde Park – free attractions for children in London.
“The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale” by Rachel Lyon – Children’s Book Review Based on true story, interesting read packed with cheerful folk illustrations.
Royal Academy of Arts – Manet Exhibition and “Portraying Life” Workshops Manet “Portraying Life” workshops at Royal Academy of Arts where we have been challenged to paint portraits of celebrities.
Cobnuts, Hazelnuts and Filberts Hazelnuts, Cobnuts / Cobs and Filberts are all varieties of the same fruit from hazel tree. Pictured above cobnuts came from UK, Kent to be precise and they are in season now, other varieties are more popular in other parts of the World. From what I understand hazelnuts are the most round ones in shape, […]
Simple Garlic Sauce for Yorkshire Puddings INGREDIENTS frozen Yorkshire puddings for the garlic sauce 3 tbs plain flour 25g unsalted butter 400 ml of boiling water 1½ vegetable cubes (10g each) or stock powder 1 tbs garlic powder full fat milk – to taste METHOD Place frozen Yorkshire puddings in preheated oven according to the instructions on the package. In meantime […]
Irish Scones and Ginger Honey for St. Patrick’s Day Irish scones, bread, honey and recipe ideas from Ireland.
Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Fat Thursday – Donut Day – Mardi Gras – Tłusty Czwartek – Carnival Tuesday recipes & ideas.
Forman & Field Hamper – Review Couple of weeks ago I was lucky to receive one of beautiful luxury hampers from Forman & Field filled with delicatessens, just to mention few: smoked salmon, cheeses, lemon curd, potted lobster, chocolate brownie, chocolates and even banana bread. Since 2002 Forman & Field delivers to your door fresh, traditional British produce from small, independent […]
All Star Lanes – Bowling, Bar & Restaurant at Westfield Stratford City, London – Review Review of All Star Lanes – American bowling, bar & restaurant at Westfield Stratford City in London.
Popping Candy Sparklers INGREDIENTS 200g chocolate bar (I used white chocolate) about 12 long bread sticks 1 tbs popping candy sprinkles METHOD Break chocolate into pieces and melt in small non-stick saucepan over low fire. Leave aside until it is very thick but still spreadable, stir in popping candy and then spread on about half length of each […]
Chilli con Carne Jacket Potatoes for Bonfire Night I’m very late with this post but it is great dish for any cold evening not only Bonfire Night… INGREDIENTS 450 – 500 g minced meat (I used turkey) 2-3 onions (chopped) 3 tbs oil (I used grapeseed oil) 2 tbs paprika powder or even better smoked paprika 1 tbs garlic granules 1 tsp (or more) […]
Vegetarian Shepards Pie with Crab’s Eye Beans INGREDIENTS for the topping 1½ kg potatoes ½ cup soured cream 1 tbs Vegeta or other vegetable stock granules or salt 4 tbs Parmesan or some other grated cheese black peppercorns for the filling 250g dry beans – I used crab’s eye beans (previously soaked overnight and cooked until soft), you can use 3 x […]
Simple English Fry Up Breakfast Recently I’m craving English breakfast like never before… I can wake up early in morning even on Sunday to make it for everyone or make it for lunch and today I made it again. INGREDIENTS 6-8 eggs 2 tbs unsalted butter 1 tsp oil for greasing the griddle pan 16-20 cherry tomatoes 16-20 button or […]
Easter Lemon & Vanilla Cupcakes Easy yet delicious lemon and vanilla cupcakes topped with chocolate Easter eggs.
Happy Easter & Spring! Plus Natural Egg Colourant Ideas. Easter menu and natural way to dye Easter eggs…
Vanilla Fairy Cakes / Cupcakes [adapted from recipe that my 4½ old daughter brought from school] INGREDIENTS for the muffins 2 large or 3 smaller eggs ½ cup golden caster sugar ½ bar unsalted butter – 125g (melted and cooled down) 1½ cup self rising flour for vanilla butter cream ¼ bar unsalted butter – about 70g 2 cups icing […]
Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage Super easy and delicious boneless turkey recipe for Christmas.
