Helene Darroze's 2 Michelin Star restaurant at The Connaught Hotel in Mayfair has been on my 'to eat at' list for quite some time.So when I just happened to be in the area the other week I thought I'd try my luck at dropping in & seeing if they had a table. (As a side note … Continue reading Helene Darroze at The Connaught
Ok, so I know this sounds weird to some people but you know how great salted caramel and salted chocolate tastes, then you have to try this?! For those who don't like salt & sweet, this is still really good without the salt (similar in a way to treacle tart). For this reason, I actually serve … Continue reading Gluten-Free Salted Honey Pie
There's something so satisfying about finding an Airbnb that's everything you hoped it would be and more. This 2 bed 17th Century apartment is an absolute dream in the heart of the stunning town of Pezenas in South-West France.We arrived at the unassuming back entrance of the private mansion, known as the Hotel d'Alfonce and were … Continue reading Pezenas, France
Our first stop in France was the fortified Medieval city of Carcassonne. Due to the fact that it is the second most visited city in France after Paris, visiting in August is probably not the best idea. Nevertheless it is well worth the crowds - in hindsight we should have gone first thing in the morning (we went … Continue reading A Slice of History – Carcassonne, France
This is a really quick and easy recipe, which tastes great no matter whether you are gluten-intolerant or not. No funny grainy textures or anything, just beautifully soft, moist bananery yumminess! I find it's better if cooked the day before you eat it for some reason. I love having a few recipes like this up … Continue reading Gluten-free Banana Cake
Whenever I visit a city, town or village, I always like to go to the local food market. It is here you usually find all the locals and can get a real feel of what it's like to live in such a place. I love the buzz, colours and smells and it's surprising what produce … Continue reading Snapshots of Venice
To follow on from my previous post on Soho Farmhouse about the accommodation there, I thought the food deserved a post in its own right. To eat there you either need to be staying, a member of Soho House or a guest of a member. We were staying, so managed to use all the facilities … Continue reading Eating at Soho Farmhouse
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The more I travel in Spain, the more I adore it. The people are so welcoming; there is such a variety of fresh food, great restaurants, stunning landscape and architecture. Valencia did not disappoint in any of these things. After looking at the hotels on offer, it was fairly clear we were going to have … Continue reading A Long Weekend in Valencia, Spain
