THE FLEXIBLE BAKER
The old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” I think applies to cook books too, well, [...]
SOFFICE – A TASTE OF SICILY TUCKED AWAY IN PUTNEY
I want to let you in on a secret: there’s a little Sicilian dining experience awaiting you just [...]
EASTER FOOD AND DRINK IDEAS
Not long now until the Easter weekend break! Many of us will be on holiday abroad, (flights permitting [...]
EASTER CHOCOLATE TREATS
It’s not long now till Easter weekend! So I thought it wise to suggest a few Easter goodies that will suit youngsters, foodies and even the more sophisticated [...]
MOTHERING SUNDAY GIFT IDEAS
At least we are permitted to visit our mothers this year for Mothering Sunday (on March 27)! The pubs and restaurants are open again (phew!) already promoting their [...]
MAD FOR MADHU’S!
You may have heard of Madhu’s, especially if you’ve been to a big Asian wedding, or dined at [...]
CONSTANT CANDLE – NO NEED TO BURN AND BIN!
I, like many, love a scented candle. I've tried most of them and you can't beat lighting one [...]
LATE SPRING FOOD AND DRINK NEWS
Well, summer’s finally on its way, and what a summer it promises to be! Here are a few [...]
SPRING CLEAN YOUR BODY, MIND & SOUL
I love Spring! Spring is a great time for renewal and awakening after the colder and darker months. We often use it [...]
THE FLEXIBLE BAKER
The old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” I think applies to cook books too, well, [...]
SOFFICE – A TASTE OF SICILY TUCKED AWAY IN PUTNEY
I want to let you in on a secret: there’s a little Sicilian dining experience awaiting you just [...]
EASTER FOOD AND DRINK IDEAS
Not long now until the Easter weekend break! Many of us will be on holiday abroad, (flights permitting [...]
EASTER CHOCOLATE TREATS
It’s not long now till Easter weekend! So I thought it wise to suggest a few Easter goodies [...]
MOTHERING SUNDAY GIFT IDEAS
At least we are permitted to visit our mothers this year for Mothering Sunday (on March 27)! The [...]
EAT, SHARE, LOVE
“Shiny red and gold glass bangles clinking on the side of the pan, the smell of a warm, [...]
ST PATRICK’S DAY – A TOUCH OF IRELAND
The focus will be on Ireland later this month: there’s the England v Ireland match at Twickers on [...]
THE KINGSTON 1 – ONE TO NOTE!
It’s great to hear about a new hotel opening, particularly in this Covid-depressed, hospitality industry climate. The Kingston 1 is [...]
THE LENSBURY: A RESORT ON OUR DOORSTEP
If you’ve lived in the Teddington/Kingston/Twickenham area for any length of time, you’ll have heard of The Lensbury. [...]
FEEL THE ‘LURVE’
The adverts and window displays have already started to appear - yes, it’ll be Valentine’s Day soon folks, [...]