Chocolate coffee sugar cookies and why I’ll never be a barista

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Sparkly chocolate coffee sugar cookies, trying to convince myself to drink coffee whilst learning to use the De Longhi Icona coffee machine. [Read on...]

France on Fridays #5: A Quick Trip to La Boucherie

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I lapsed out of my habit of posting a French themed picture each Friday but here is one for you today.

I am continuing work on my new French travel site – it has its own Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and WordPress site built but I want to get some “pillar content” as Darren Rowse [Read on...]

April book round up and a confession

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With the dearth of posts lately you’ve probably noticed I’ve had bloggers’ block. Before rumours start circulating that I’m either pregnant or head down writing another book I should let you know what the real reason is.

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Calais shopping booty!

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My Calais shopping splurge confession. I am not safe in Carrefour. [Read on...]

30 things you need to know about Westfield Stratford

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Retail therapy is one of my guilty pleasures and I consider myself a shopping mall anorak – especially of those around the capital. As a companion to yesterday’s review of TGI Fridays I share with you my tips and experience as a seasoned Westfield Stratford shopper. [Read on...]

Dinner with Crayons: TGI Fridays Westfield Stratford

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I have mused in the past how I virtually have my own parking space at Westfield Stratford. This giant new mall is under 15 minutes from home and one of our most frequent destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment.

So when Westfield invited me to visit a restaurant of my choice to review, there [Read on...]