Street art, Athens. Skillful street art makes the urban landscape a better and more colourful place. For some of the best, take a trip to Bristol or Buenos Aires. Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
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Coriander & mint Bombay pesto
Last Sunday I was having one of those days when leaving the house simply wasn’t an option. All I wanted was a long soak in the bath, a quiet read snuggled up on the sofa with endless cups of tea and some Netflix one-on-one quality time. My boyfriend didn’t want to go out either so … Continue reading
Through the lens: Roses
Roses in my living room. These stunning roses were given to me by a couple of friends at the weekend as a house-warming gift. I am a sucker for roses and will definitely be drying these beauties! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
Sea salt & *secret ingredient* chocolate brownies
So I went to Argentina, turned 30 and then came back again. Most days went something like this: steak, malbec, some more steak, a bit more malbec followed by a generous dollop of dulce de leche and washed down by some more malbec. Times were good. So we brought back a large cowhide, a lot of … Continue reading
Through the lens: Cherry blossom
Cherry blossom, Japan. For a pop of colour, visit in springtime if you can – Japanese cherry blossom has its own festival for good reason! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
Through the lens: Spices
Spices for sale in Athens, Greece. A friend took me on a foodie walking tour of Athens last year – this tiny shop, hidden down a sidestreet, had sackfuls of heady spices spilling onto the pavement. A true colour and flavour explosion! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
Through the lens: Turkish lanterns
Lanterns hanging in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. I wish I had bought one there and then as I’m now looking for something similar for my hallway…any ideas, let me know! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
Through the lens: Glacier ice cubes
Whisky on the rocks on the Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia, Argentina. Stunningly crystal clear ice – particularly refreshing after an ice-trek! Source: Photos by pip & little blue. Continue reading
dairy free / Free from / Fruit & veg / gluten-free / vegan / vegetarian
Belting bruschetta
There are few greater pleasures in life than a ripe tomato bursting in your mouth. Like liquid sunshine. Deliciously sweet and ludicrously easy, this recipe is perfect for a starter or light lunch – I’ve even made mini-ones as party canapés. ***WARNING: PLEASE USE RIPE TOMATOES OTHERWISE THIS DISH WILL TASTE ANEMIC AND MAKE YOUR … Continue reading
Through the lens: Malbec
Wine harvest in Mendoza, Argentina. Taken on my 30th birthday just before a rather sozzled cycle ride! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
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