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It’s been one heck of a year, with travelling to far flung destinations that have been on my travel hit list for a very long time… But sometimes a girl simply craves some peace & quiet in a spa for a day or two. After a quick discussion on where we might like to go for a weekend pre-Xmas break, the bearded one agreed that he fancied shutting himself away in a luxurious spa with me by his side – he’s

As true Brits, we all know and love this Cornish brand when it comes to topping our scones at afternoon tea. In fact, we love it so much that we get into deep conversations and even debates over how we should eat it. It’s a truly important topic when it comes to enjoying afternoon tea and Rodda’s is the crowning glory when done right. I’ve always used Rodda’s for my own afternoon tea events & spread

This is the newest restaurant opening in Norwich, well, one worth getting excited about. Not only is it on my favourite street in Norwich, it’s opposite my regular drinking haunt whilst in this fine city (The Mash Tun), so needless to say it’s been on my hit list for some time now. Benedicts has been open for a few months now, owned by Richard Bainbridge (and his wife Katja) who you might recognise best from BBC

I recently enjoyed a spa day at Yspa at Wyboston Lakes, but as part of a press day with some truly lovely ladies during the summer. After this visit to a luxurious spa just a hop from my own front door, I swore it wouldn’t be long before I headed back for another relaxation day… And I didn’t wait too long before that was made a much-needed reality! “The Bearded One” hadn’t yet indulged in a

If you’re anything like me, you love to dunk a biscuit into your cup of tea, no matter how much it goes against the rules of afternoon tea etiquette, it’s simply far too satisfying not to. Don’t you agree?... Sometimes you fancy something sweet with a cuppa, but a simple Jammie Dodger, Hobnob or chocolate finger just won’t do. Enter Godiva. Yes, this is notoriously a luxury chocolate brand, however, the

So you think you’re a master baker? (Careful…. ; )   How about testing that title and entering the UK’s only dedicated scone competition (we think!) at Wroxham Barns in Norfolk this coming Sunday 27th September 2015? This competition is in its ninth year and they are proud to be part of Norfolk Food & Drink to raise the profile of Norfolk’s incredible food & drink offering – I’ve alre

If you’re anything like me, then we’ve all tried those little tips and tricks to help get a better sleep, be it a long hot aromatherapy bath or counting those imaginary sheep over that make believe picket fence. For me, I find it very tricky to sleep in my own bed, let alone finding the chance to get a great beauty sleep whilst staying away in a hotel or spa, no matter how hard I try. I’m a night owl through

Having recently stayed with Hanbury Manor for their “Ultimate Sleep Experience” with Duxiana Beds, I promised that I would blog separately about their afternoon tea – so here it is, there really was far too much to say not to. I have been lucky enough to sample afternoon tea at Hanbury Manor a while back now, but they have recently changed their menu and I was invited to give it a whirl. Well, who was I to sa

This is an afternoon tea I’ve been wanting to try for some time now. Why haven’t I? Part of me was scared that it might not be great and then I’d have the lovely Alison & Tim Hayward (not forgetting Liberty!) to answer to – as well as most of the Fitzbillies team of whom I always love bumping into across the city. I’ve known Tim from my very early afternoon tea and blogging days, we sat on the