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I came across this beautiful recipe one day back in 2010 whilst looking for a warming cake recipe to go with a good strong cuppa, and this was a jolly good find – I can’t rate this recipe enough for a warm slice with a pot of tea served mid morning or mid afternoon for a wintery pick-me-up. This delicious Cranberry & Almond cake has a vanilla essence, but unlike most sponges, this one is almost like a crumble with an

Sometimes, at this time of year, you just really crave getting away for a break before the mayhem of Christmas descends. Well, this time last year I decided to do something about it and headed to Stockholm for a festive pre-Christmas break. Yes, it took me a while to blog it, but I’ve finally got there! I fancied getting away somewhere cold, cultured and celebratory of Christmas – cute markets, decorations and ligh

We were looking for a “worth it” Sunday roast this weekend and The Anchor at Burwell was recommended to us, so we went with it… Well, this was just fantastic. We were welcomed by the resident dog (just beautiful, what a nice welcome for a country pub) and noted for next time that this place is dog friendly, great to know. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable on the dishes and wine list, but we opte

It’s not often that I take a solid slice of time off from life to enjoy a holiday. But recently, I enjoyed a full two weeks of relaxation, including a short road trip down to the Somerset/Devon border to join in with some of the Bearded Ones’ family celebrations in Porlock, just on the edge of Exmoor. We started in Suffolk and headed to Maidenhead for a night at The Fat Duck, Heston Blumenthal’s famous Michel

Nestled in between the maze of lanes criss-crossing Norwich Market you’ll find a new girl on the block. Katie’s Cake Box caught my eye with her Instagram ‘cake porn’ a few months back and I couldn’t help but drool over her dreamy concoctions. She’s a sweet temptress – teasing her followers with huge gooey wedges of chocolate brownies (of many variations) as well as delicate macarons, beautifully filled cupcakes and jaw-d

The Pint Shop in Cambridge is close to my heart for many reasons. As a local food lover, this is a fantastic place to enjoy a beer from their huge selection of ales from all over the world, as well as more local selections on an ever-changing chalkboard of dreams. If you love beer, this is the place for you… it’s certainly been the place for me over the years to enjoy meeting my cousins or friends for a quick pint, either in t

** Please be aware that this is a very honest and open thought process for me,  it’s not advice plucked out of nowhere, this is based on my own feelings and experiences – I hope it helps just one person to realise they are not alone ** When you have a bad day, it’s easy to feel lost, worried, scared or upset that with all the “friends” in your life, why do you feel so alone? I’ve recently realised that this thought

Disclaimer – This post is not for my vegetarian/vegan fans, I’m very sorry, but if easily offended, you may wish to move onto my next blog post. This September saw my third visit to Meatopia, a meat lovers’ paradise, right in the heart of our capital. Meatopia just celebrated its fifth year at London’s Tobacco Dock in Wapping and for the third year I have visited, it truly didn’t disappoint. I had been raving about it fo

  I’ve been working in Newmarket for over two years now and when I first started heading into town each day for a cup of coffee or a light bite with friends or colleagues, there wasn’t really much choice when it came to places to eat. Over time, Newmarket has become a little more better on the independent food scene (and it’s about to get even more exciting with a few more openings in the pipeline within the very near fut