Throwing a dinner party always seems like such a fabulous idea, doesn't it? And it is, of course, as you look round the table at smiling faces, empty places and have two minutes to bask in the glory of having got it all to go to plan. That is, of...
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We may have missed the wine harvest during our Tuscan stay in a vineyard (more on that very soon when I finally post about our epic foodie tour of Europe) but we still got a chance to celebrate, thanks to an invite to join in Sofitel Wine Days. No,...
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Recently I heard about a spat between a blogger and someone who had served them. While the whole mini saga was interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking, one thing stood out to me. In the exchange the former was referred to by the latter as "a...
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You can't beat an impromptu get-together - especially when it involves loads of meat. So when my sister-in-law suggested on a Sunday afternoon that we check out a place near their house in Coventry for a catch-up that night, it seemed like a...
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It's National Curry Week and since I'm trying to give you a few more different kinds of posts to get your teeth into, I thought I'd remind you of a few of my favourite curries you've seen on this blog. Indian food is one of mine and Mr M's faves....
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You might have noticed there's been a wee bit of a blogging break of late. I had all the most diligent plans in the world to write while we were on a merry jaunt around Europe but instead concentrated on rest, relaxation and eating ALL the food I...
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