In December 2019 one of my closest friends took me to Budapest for a long weekend as a Christmas treat (I know right, what an amazing friend). We arrived at our hotel at lunchtime on the Thursday, absolutely ravenous from having dragged ourselves out of bed at 2:15am that morning to catch the flight. We got the cheapest taxi ever…
Last week I had a week off work and was desperate to jump on the baking/making train that everyone seems to be riding during lockdown.One of the best things about this recipe is the time it takes to make the dough. No proving necessary and it’s super easy for anyone of any cooking ability. I googled a few recipes and…
Our first lockdown family birthday took place this week, so we had to very much make do with what was available to us when preparing the celebrations. The mail is understandably much slower at the moment, so we couldn’t guarantee my dad’s gifts would arrive in time and our normal birthday favourite of Lebanese takeout from a local restaurant wasn’t…
I love everything about an Aperol Spritz don’t you? The taste, the colour and the smell of the Amalfi Coast in a glass! Elderflower cordial adds a wonderfully sweet, floral twist to the classic Aperol Spritz cocktail which I think really balances the slightly bitter undertones of the Aperol. This cocktail, which I made for my Animal Fair Tablescape with Yvonne…
Well my friends, living in the UK we don’t exactly get to dine ‘al fresco’ too often so I’ve teamed up with Plymouth Tea to bring the summer indoors and create our own afternoon tea soiree with a modern twist. I mean, when a luxury tea brand wants to work with you and there’s an excuse to eat delicious food whilst trying…
Get the summer soiree in full swing and keep your guests happy while they wait for the BBQ to heat up with these fun tortilla, salsa and guacamole recipes served in cocktail glasses! I’m pleased as punch that I’m now a ‘Home Expert’ for Wayfair (I’m obsessed by their home decor ranges!) and my first mission was to create a…
To say I love to cook would be a bit of an overstatement, although, I do enjoy preparing new meals in the kitchen and seeing how they turn out. I would say I became more adventurous with my cooking and food prep before Liam was born when I was playing around with Paleo and Keto adjustments in my diet and…
Like many, I’ve embarked on a bit of baking recently. I’m still working from home each day, so I find it difficult to do anything creative during the evenings, once I close the laptop at 6 pm and start prepping dinner, the motivation to embark on hours of painting or exercise honestly isn’t there! A few weeks ago I had…
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,…