My Starbucks Rewards
One thing I loved about living in the US is the coffee. It is so much better than coffee in the UK, and there is a real culture for indulging in it. One of my favourite things to do on… Continue Reading
FOOD
Mise En Place: a menu to enjoy your dinner party
I like to cook and have friends and family round for dinner, but when people are over, I want to be part of the conversation, rather than being stuck cooking in the kitchen (I do really like to talk!). My… Continue Reading
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My Favourite Cocktails
There is no scientific, mixologist opinion in this selection of delectable drinks. Just my view on where I have had a good time, good drink with good company. Sumi Robata, Chicago Well, really it’s the Charcoal Bar, which is beneath… Continue Reading
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(Less than) 24 Hours in Seattle
My whistle stop trip to Seattle lived up to the name of the movie: I most certainly was “Sleepless in Seattle”. We took off from Chicago in the evening and the time difference consequently bought us a few more hours… Continue Reading
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Ramen in Gloucestershire?
One of my favourite discoveries (well…I can’t really call it a discovery, more of an “introduction”) from my time in Chicago is Ramen. The spicy, salty broth proved itself to be a perfect cure for a less than perfect hangover,… Continue Reading
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German Coffee Cake
A Saturday during the Christmas holidays just calls for tea (or coffee, in my case) and cake. The very title of Jamie Oliver’s latest offering “Comfort Food” (RRP £30-available at Amazon.co.uk here or Amazon.com in the US here) just conjures cold,… Continue Reading
