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Dispatches from a Dinner Party #2

It started with a conversation in a hall way. They were our new neighbours, next to our old flat. Within thirty seconds I knew I liked them. Within two minutes, I knew them. And not just because they were warm, and funny and had similarly flattened vowels. But because we did. We shared not only …

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Baby Shower Cupcakes

Those who know me well, know my rant against cupcakes.  I’m not a cupcake kind of girl. I like cake more than frosting. I don’t really go in for bunting and daisies and I don’t get dressed by bluebirds. I don’t have shades of cute and twee at easy access.  But there are certain occasions …

10 most romantic restaurants – part 2

10 most romantic restaurants – part 2

The first part of this post is  here. It’s where I talk about how  The Hungry One sat through five dinners with a ring in his pocket, trying to find somewhere appropriate to propose. And how in the six years since we’ve churned through more than our fair share of elaborate candlelit meals. It contains  …

Introducing the ebook: One Month Carb Detox- how to escape the crutch of white carbs in 30 recipes

Introducing the ebook: One Month Carb Detox- how t...

For the last month or so I’ve been beavering away working on something. It’s my first ebook made up of 30 low and slow carb dinner options. As anyone who’s read a bit of this blog will know I love white carbs more than anything. I love spaghetti bolognaise. I had a moment with mushrooms …

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Dispatches from a Dinner Party

It started with  a chocolate truffle. Down at Borough markets, near the back. Not too far from the empanadas and the obscene cheese sandwiches. Blackberry and cinnamon chocolate truffles.That was the start of it all. To be fair it started before that with a birthday and a new kitchen. Some things to celebrate. And an …