Another early start for us as we boarded the train from Pompeii to Sorrento, followed by a quick change onto the bus that would carry us along the winding coastal…
From the dramatic ascent of Mount Vesuvius to the beautifully preserved ruins of Herculaneum, this leg of our Italian adventure was a perfect blend of natural wonder, ancient history and…
Catching the train from Naples Piazza Garibaldi straight to the heart of Pompei, we arrived in perfect sunshine. Walking up Via Sacra, we spilled out onto Piazza Bartolo Longo, surrounded…
There’s something magical about that first glass of prosecco before a trip begins. At Manchester Airport, with the evening sun spilling across the runways, it already felt like we’d stepped…
ZUMBA! Yes, I have returned to Zumba classes at the gym, there is a new instructor who is very good and I'm definitely feeling energized after the class which is…
I've stocked up on my Kasha (toasted buckwheat groats), unbelievably tasty and unbelievably easy to make, it should be a staple in everyone's kitchen for a healthy and delicious meal…
So, first things first. Sweetness levels of cookies. For all the cakes and cookies I bake, I make them to suit our own tastes and these last 2 years have…
What a hectic couple of weeks we have had and such a great time meeting up with friends and family. There have been birthday parties, quiz nights (of which we…
I don't often cook with pastry but when I think of homemade comfort foods, a cheeky puff pastry pie is usually high on the list. Normally there would be a…
I thought I'd try something a bit different and I haven't made savoury crepes before and this dish just seemed to come together very nicely. It's a very simple recipe…