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6 Christmas gifts for foodies

Carluccio's Panettone

If, like me, you’ve left everything until the last minute this year, perhaps you’ll appreciate these 6 Christmas gift ideas guaranteed to put a smile on foodies’ faces. 1) Scoff Club Scoff Club is a monthly subscription box featuring a selection of retro and classic sweets like Parma Violets, Black Jacks, Bon-Bons, Foam Shrimps, Love […] Read more…

A taster of Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Celtic Manor Resort

Xmas afternoon tea hamper

Earlier this month, I received an early Christmas present from The Celtic Manor Resort (Newport, South Wales) in the form of a Christmas Afternoon Tea hamper.  If you read my previous post on the Vintage Afternoon Tea at The Celtic Manor, you’ll understand how excited I was when this very special delivery arrived! Presented in […] Read more…

Make your own yoghurt! Product review: Hansells Yoghurt Maker

A bowl of yoghurt topped with berry granola

Have you ever tried to make your own yoghurt? Although I love trying out new recipes, I have to admit I’ve never even considered making yoghurt ‘from scratch’ before; I just assumed it would be quite difficult and time-consuming, especially when there are plenty of delicious varieties readily available in supermarkets. However, it turns out that […] Read more…

Recipe: Jamaican jerk chicken, rice and peas and callaloo

Inspired by the time I spent in Jamaica last year, I recently made my own jerk chicken with rice and peas and callaloo. Here are the recipes I used: Jerk chicken Since I visited Jamaica last year, I’ve really missed the taste of authentic jerk chicken. After a couple of attempts to make it ‘from […] Read more…