We bought our first Volvo XC90 when my eldest was 2 and we were on temporary assignment in California. We wanted a 7-seater that would accommodate our growing family (I was pregnant with number 3) and the ever-present grandparents and out-of-town visitors. We were planning to put the car to …
When we are in California, we always try to fit in a couple of nights in Santa Cruz, a local beach town nestled in the most northern end of Monterey Bay. It’s just a 30-minute drive from where we stay in San Jose, you can literally be in the …
I’ve been having an affair with Pizza Express for a long time. It started before I was married, but was living with OH. Driving home on the M4 after a day working in Stockley Park for a software company, I’d realise there was nothing in the fridge for our …
I spend a lot of time in London, often taking the first train in and spending the day in meetings and coffee shops, but I’m embarrassed to say the girls (8, 9 and 11) have only come in for occasional day trips. This half term we stayed as guests of …
The Marwell Hotel is a lovely 3-star property set amongst Hampshire woodlands. Near the historic city of Winchester, the hotel is made up of four “lodges” which are connected by glass enclosed walkways, allowing you to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings in comfort. We found ourselves there as guests …
OK, so I know succotash is supposed to have beans in it. My “special” version takes advantage of what was in my veg box! Plus, I roasted some of the veggies for extra flavour. You could easily throw in a tin of shelled beans to add protein and make it …
When the weather turns cold, I turn to baking! With yesterday’s arctic conditions, I felt like making a cake. I googled “lemon drizzle cake” and this recipe from Charlotte appeared. I have to agree it is one of the best lemon drizzle recipes I’ve tried. This one is also has the …
I love this time of the year, when there is a glut of shiny apples and juicy pears. We make lots of crumbles, crisps, cakes and muffins. Here’s another one of our favourite apple recipes: Apple Tarte Tatin. It’s not made the traditional way in one hob-to-oven dish, but it’s …
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