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A Tapas Revolution in my kitchen - simple Spanish dishes to make
A selection of simple Spanish tapas style dishes to make at home inspired by Omar Allibhoy the owner of Tapas Revolution.

Sarah
Feb 28, 20213 min read


The original Eve's Pudding in all it's hearty glory! And a video tutorial.
Would you Adam & Eve it? An old English pudding recipe made to it the original 19th century recipe.

Alex
Feb 13, 20213 min read


"Are you Awake?" Stout for breakfast Special discount code for our readers
We review an exciting new addition to the range of craft beers from the Cronx. What's more, we have an exclusive discount code for you!

Alex
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Seasonal cooking: Seville oranges; Bitter Whisky Marmalade, a Bitter Orange Tart, Gin, Cocktail
Seville oranges are in season. We made a bitter orange whisky marmalade, a bitter orange tart (for Trump), Seville orange gin,& cocktail.

Sarah
Feb 6, 20215 min read


Think Pink drinks for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day..... we give some ideas for pink themed romantic drinks, whether loved-up or not! From cocktails to wine to gin to beer.

Sarah
Jan 31, 20213 min read


Be part of the Great Big Art Exhibition - counter the Covid gloom
The Great Big Art Exhibition is on! We are asked to draw, paint, sculpt a different theme every 2 weeks and display our work visibly.

Sarah
Jan 28, 20212 min read


British beer done Right! Anspach & Hobday
The extremely excellent beers of Anspach & Hobday Back in 2013, Paul Anspach and Jack Hobday opened a brewery with a bit of a vision, to...

Alex
Jan 24, 20214 min read


Romano peppers stuffed with spiced paneer
A lovely vegetarian starter adapted from Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Kitchen cookbook. Perfect to prepare in advance for entertaining.

Sarah
Jan 16, 20212 min read


Locked down in the Cronx (not the brewery!)
When in lockdown what do you do? You explore the local area. This posts covers our walks in the south of Croydon; nature and history.

Sarah
Jan 9, 20213 min read


Cook like a Masterchef Finalist with Haar at Home
We ordered a Best of Land and Sea cook at home box from Haar by Mastercef finalist Dean Banks. Find out how we got on.

Sarah
Jan 1, 20212 min read


The Royal Academy Winter Exhibition 2020
Instead of a Summer Exhibition the Royal Academy has put on a winter exhibition. It re-opens 3rd December, see what you can expect to view.

Sarah
Nov 21, 20201 min read


Scottish Road Trip final days - Speyside, whisky and Pictish stones.
Our road trip continues to Speyside where whisky is sampled, bridges admired, and Pictish stones gazed upon.

Sarah
Nov 14, 20204 min read


The Great Gatsby - Immersive theatre with update
How to do immersive theatre in the time of COVID-19. This show is better than ever.

Sarah
Oct 31, 20204 min read


Scottish Road Trip Nights 5,6 and 7: The Outer Hebrides; Standing Stones, Beaches, and Gin.
Our road trip around the Outer Hebrides taking in standing stones galore, stunning beaches, a Shieling, a cairn, whale bones, and gin.

Sarah
Oct 27, 20207 min read


Scottish Road Trip Nights 3 and 4: Loch Ness, and a trip back in time on The Jacobite
A stay at foodies heaven on Loch Ness and a trip on the Jacobite steam train.

Sarah
Oct 12, 20203 min read


Road Trip to Scotland Day 2 – Edinburgh bound
Leaving Northumberland for Scotland we stop at Traquair House, enjoy the scenery and arrive in Edinburgh for some whistlestop sightseeing.

Sarah
Oct 4, 20204 min read


Road Trip: South London to Scotland – Day 1 Stamford, Lincolnshire and Corbridge, Northumberland
South London to Scotland; this post recommends where to stop for lunch, where to stay in Northumberland, and travels back to Roman times.

Sarah
Sep 26, 20204 min read


Summer dining at the OXO Tower on London's Southbank
If you are looking for somewhere a little special to dine on London's Southbank we can recommend the restaurant in the OXO Tower.

Sarah
Aug 29, 20203 min read


Seasonal Cooking - I say Courgette you say Zucchini
Wondering what to do with those courgettes you've grown? We have 4 recipes to help you out.

Sarah
Aug 20, 20204 min read


Sri Lanka Part 2 - The Tour Continued
Our visit to Sri Lanka, taking in Kandy, Sigiriya 'Lion Rock' fortress, the Temple of the Tooth, Nuwara Eliya, a tea plantation and a show.

Sarah
Aug 15, 20205 min read
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