Beaulieu is a village in Hampshire that I would describe as being quintessentially English. With old cottages, boutique shops and surrounded by the picturesque New Forest National Park, it is a beautiful stop for…
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During our recent city break in Cork we visited Market Lane for an evening meal and drinks. A city-centre restaurant, close to our hotel and recommended to us by several people (and Trip Advisor),…
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When in Ireland you have to try an Irish whiskey, or two, or even four… and that’s what our trip to The Irish Whiskey Experience, Killarney was all about. On our recent visit to…
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Last weekend, we stopped for a spot of lunch at No. 5 Bridge Street, leading restaurant in Winchester. Winchester has to be of my favourite cities to visit in Hampshire on the weekend. With…
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I love the combination of coconut and lime, which is so refreshing in the summer months. My recipe for this coconut and lime cake consists of a light and fluffy sponge, doused with lime…
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Last weekend we were invited by The White Star restaurant and bar in Southampton to try their new brunch menu. The White Star sits on Oxford Street, a popular place to grab a drink…
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Macarons. My favourite sweet treat! There’s no beating the elegant and exquisite flavour combinations from a master patissier in France, but it is possible to create a simple version of this tasty treat at…
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Valentine’s Day, albeit overrun by consumerism in the modern world, is all about love. Despite my standpoint that if you love someone, they should hear it every day – not just once a year,…
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Many of you will have seen my previous recipe for Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel, but if you haven’t already, check out the post here! For additional decoration, I surrounded the cake with vanilla…
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For Pete’s birthday as a treat, I took him out for lunch at The Pig hotel and restaurant in Brockenhurst. An old country house set in the New Forest and surrounded by trees, quaint…