family life & travels
I’m pretty sure you know that party season is ahead. Whether it is a family gathering at home or a work Christmas do, there are plenty of things to be getting ready for. And no, not jealous of a work Christmas do at all (totally am – I do love being self-employed, other than the
Winter can be a great time for warming comfort foods. But if you’re in the market for something a little lighter, then how about a salad? It works well as a main meal, but also could work as a dish on a festive buffet table. This lively salad is bursting with wonderful, good-for-you flavourful foods!
This amazing baked cheesecake tastes divine topped with luscious South African plums and nectarines. South African stone fruit is in season at the moment, so it is a winner all round. Plus, how stunning would this look on a festive table spread? Plum & Nectarine Cheesecake Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes, plus
With the festive season just around the corner, (I mean, the John Lewis ad is out so it is basically here, right?) you might be looking for some tasty but simple recipes for when the family are round. This lovely Spanish Persimon curd is so easy to make, using simple fresh ingredients. For a festive idea,
Christmas shopping season has officially began and we are all starting to get ready for the happiest time of the year, the time for giving! Some of you super organised folk may have completed your shopping and ticked everyone in your family off your list, and some of you may not have even began to
We all have that one person who is so tricky to buy for! I don’t know about you, but mine is my husband. Every year I encounter the same problems, it’s like a mental block. I know my Dad as well as I know my Mum, my husband as well as he knows himself and
A few weeks ago I was invited along by Mumsnet and Lidl to be shown how to prepare a cooked lobster. The lobsters at Lidl came in the shops in the middle of November and are a perfect addition to have in the run up to Christmas. The lobsters that Lidl have are MSC certified
With December starting next week, I think it is totally permitted to start talking about Christmas now, right? If you’ve got little ones, then you might be planning a trip to a Grotto to see Father Christmas. I have seen it doing the rounds on a lot of blogger’s winter bucket lists, so I know
I can’t get enough of Christmas and love all of the festivities that come along with it. I have pretty much sorted my Christmas shopping now; I like to get it done as early as possible. Then December doesn’t have to be a drag or stress me out. I really can embrace the season and
