Last year was the first time that we had explored the idea of picking apples at Castle Farm which is just down the road from us in Shoreham. We loved it, so this year we decided to go again and stock up on deliciously fresh, local apples perfect for cooking or just eating on their own. Apple Picking at Castle…
I recently enjoyed a week on the Norfolk Broads with my family and in my upcoming post Things to Do on the Norfolk Broads part 2 I mention Wroxham Barns an award-winning visitor attraction made up of local businesses. The Barns also offers refreshment via their Coffee Shop and Restaurant (Awarded the Gold Standard Broads Quality Charter by VisitEngland) which serve wholesome…
The Lion Hotel has been a much-loved pub and restaurant in Farningham, the village where I live, for a long time. I have many fond memories of celebrating birthdays, mother’s/father’s days and exam results at The Lion when it was a Harvester and more recently a Vintage Inn. The Lion has been a popular spot in the village since the…
It might sound silly but one of the best things about my trip to Morocco last Summer was the breakfast served by the Riads that we stayed at. Although there were some differences from place to place the majority of the breakfasts were made up of various local breads and jams served with mint tea. I particularly enjoyed the square…
We are true coffee aficionados in my family. My parents, my sister and I all have a fancy bean to cup coffee machine in our kitchens poised to produce a top-notch quality shot for hot or cold drinks at the press of a button. We even joke that anyone who wants to use our machines has to have undergone Burrista training…
In the last couple of weeks, I have really been getting into tea as an alternative to unhealthy drinks and I have been trying out all sorts of different teas and teaware. Today I want to tell you a little bit about the Connoisseur Glass Tea Brewer and Decanter which has totally changed the way that I brew my tea! The…
Did you know that 2017 marked a somewhat dubious 30th anniversary: that of the modern single-use paper cup? Over those 30 years, a shocking 2 trillion single-use cups have sadly ended up in landfill. The UK throws away 2.5 billion paper cups every year. The average lifespan of a single-use cup is 13 minutes and less than 1% get recycled because…
In January 2018 I decided that after 15 years or so being vegetarian I wanted to take the next step and join in Veganuary – giving up all animal products as part of the month long challenge. I have to admit that since then I have mostly had basic vegan meals made up of simple veggies and protein options (often…
There’s nothing I like more than to treat myself to an icy drink when the weather picks up in the summer months and this year I have had the chance to fall in love with iced matcha. I have made my own at home in the past (see my recipe here), but it is always fun to enjoy something that…
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