There's nothing better than a classic fresh cream cake, topped with fresh fruit for any celebration. This is recipe that has been adapted over the years and can be topped however you like. It's perfect for a light Victoria sponge cake or top with chocolate, fruit or a bit of both. This 2 layered cake [...]
Windsor Illuminated sees Savill Garden beautifully lit up by night. It is so magical, and not to be missed. The music is regal as you approach a twinkly castle of lights. As you walk through the illuminated woodland each area has it’s own unique charm. The fairy trail was one of our favourites and the little one […]
The beautiful 19th Century Waddesdon Manor is all lit up for it’s 20th year this Christmas. The much-loved festive extravaganza in Buckinghamshire, returns with magical lights and music, the gardens aglow. Admire all the sparkling decorations and themed displays inside the house. Step inside a Waddesdon-inspired wonderland and see the magnificent setting of the Red Drawing Room, Dining […]
The historic Syon Park House and Gardens is illuminated for the much anticipated, annual Enchanted Woodland. It’s become one our favourite local, illuminated trails, as it marks the beginning of the festive season. We lucked out with dry and mild weather this year, whilst we wandered through the mile long light trail. As one walks […]
Gingerbread cookies recipe.
We did this recipe for a festive Christmas afternoon tea with a simple snowflake icing. We hope you enjoy making this recipe. Please do let us know how you get on with it.
There’s a wonderful sense of nostalgia at Christmas time which makes it our favourite time of year. There’s obviously a desire to create even more magical memories every year, especially for our baby. This year we were so excited to visit Chessington Garden Centre’s Santa’s Grotto with our little one. There’s a really jolly feel […]
Syon Park House and Garden’s annual Enchanted Woodland is back, and it is just as magical as it is every year. In it’s fourteenth year, it’s becoming our annual tradition to explore the beautifully illuminated trail, which marks the start of the run up to Christmas. Whilst most winter nights we’d rather be snuggled up […]
Its always exciting when there’s a new restaurant in town. Stecca opened just a few months ago, and is a lovely fine dining Italian restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. Whilst a Monday evening won’t necessarily be a night for celebrity spotting, it’s definitely buzzing with approving local Italians. Award winning chef Stefano Stecca is […]
Behind a rather ordinary façade, inside The Trading House, it’s unexpectedly quirky. The restaurant is rather intriguing, stylish and unique. The dark wood panelled room is ornate, adorned with the most beautiful lights and interesting murials on the wall, and a variety of stuffed animals. The scene set is that of exotic trade and travel and leaves one expecatant of an interesting culinary journey. Whilst there’s […]
