Whenever I’m in need of a burst of inspiration, a few minutes to myself or an excuse to relax, I head out to one of my favourite coffee shops. I sit down with a book or a friend, sip on a hot drink (caffeinated, always!) and let myself enjoy a moment of pure delight. Yes
As anybody who follows my Insta stories will know, I’ve been Banana Bread-ing the hell out of quarantine. The mixing bowl has never seen so much action! Continuing my baking spree, for Easter weekend I thought I’d push the boat out a little bit and try my hand at a Carrot Cake. It’s a firm
It’s been 3-4 weeks since we were declared on official lockdown and the days are slowly beginning to blend into each other. Never would I have anticipated a month ago that I would end up being a stay-at-home-mum. If you find yourself at home with the kids, then this may be even more true for
Being stuck indoors during these strange times can put a strain on anyone, both mentally and physically. We’re all trying to find our way and it’s been quite daunting. Before the COVID19 lockdown, I wasn’t really interested in gardening. We moved into our house nearly three years ago and the gardens have remained untouched. I’m
Okay, so I have a bit of an obsession with Sculpley Clay and I’m inviting you to join me, particularly with the kids being off for half term as this is a really lovely activity to do with them. It’s one of those activities that’s as exciting to them as painting at home but without the mess
Vegetable and Lentil Soup is a great lunchtime option or if you are seeking a light dinner. I love this recipe because you can flex it for any vegetables you have and it’s a fab way to clear up any that need to be eaten in the next few days – a great way to
Easter is usually a time when, as an Italian family, we all get together and celebrate in the best way we know – with good company, lots of great food and our family favourites. However this year, Easter is going to be quite different. The Coronavirus outbreak is keeping our family apart (like many others),
It used to be putting your avo toast on the ‘gram. Then it became Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And who could forget the summer of hotdog legs and inflatable flamingo pool rings? Yes, the #BasicBitch trends come and go as frequently as the seasons, and of course this indefinite period of global lockdown has been no
Hey guys. Hope you’re having a great week. Dinner times used to be my least favourite time of the day. I would struggle to think what to make and often ended up doing the same thing all the time. As our family got bigger and food prices continued to rise I realised that I needed
Are you aware that your drink choices are ever-evolving and are directed by bars, pubs and restaurants keeping your finger on the pulse of the current drinks menu? Consumers continue to expect the brands they engage with to go the extra mile for them, meaning brands have to work harder to establish real connections with
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Whenever I’m in need of a burst of inspiration, a few minutes to myself or an excuse to relax, I head out to one of my favourite coffee shops. I sit down with a book or a friend, sip on a hot drink (caffeinated, always!) and let myself enjoy a moment of pure delight. Yes - I’m in love with…
As anybody who follows my Insta stories will know, I’ve been Banana Bread-ing the hell out of quarantine. The mixing bowl has never seen so much action! Continuing my baking spree, for Easter weekend I thought I’d push the boat out a little bit and try my hand at a Carrot Cake. It’s a firm favourite in the Owen household,…
It's been 3-4 weeks since we were declared on official lockdown and the days are slowly beginning to blend into each other. Never would I have anticipated a month ago that I would end up being a stay-at-home-mum. If you find yourself at home with the kids, then this may be even more true for you. With the difficult tasks…
Being stuck indoors during these strange times can put a strain on anyone, both mentally and physically. We’re all trying to find our way and it’s been quite daunting. Before the COVID19 lockdown, I wasn’t really interested in gardening. We moved into our house nearly three years ago and the gardens have remained untouched. I’m also hideously allergic to grass…
Okay, so I have a bit of an obsession with Sculpley Clay and I’m inviting you to join me, particularly with the kids being off for half term as this is a really lovely activity to do with them. It’s one of those activities that’s as exciting to them as painting at home but without the mess if you get my drift!…
Vegetable and Lentil Soup is a great lunchtime option or if you are seeking a light dinner. I love this recipe because you can flex it for any vegetables you have and it's a fab way to clear up any that need to be eaten in the next few days - a great way to reduce your waste and keep…
Easter is usually a time when, as an Italian family, we all get together and celebrate in the best way we know – with good company, lots of great food and our family favourites. However this year, Easter is going to be quite different. The Coronavirus outbreak is keeping our family apart (like many others), but in true Italian fashion,…
It used to be putting your avo toast on the ‘gram. Then it became Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And who could forget the summer of hotdog legs and inflatable flamingo pool rings? Yes, the #BasicBitch trends come and go as frequently as the seasons, and of course this indefinite period of global lockdown has been no different. Baking Banana Bread has…
Hey guys. Hope you're having a great week. Dinner times used to be my least favourite time of the day. I would struggle to think what to make and often ended up doing the same thing all the time. As our family got bigger and food prices continued to rise I realised that I needed to be more organised and…
Are you aware that your drink choices are ever-evolving and are directed by bars, pubs and restaurants keeping your finger on the pulse of the current drinks menu? Consumers continue to expect the brands they engage with to go the extra mile for them, meaning brands have to work harder to establish real connections with customers. So, what should you…