Ted and I recently attended a pizza making morning hosted by Nick Coffer of My Daddy Cooks taking place at Fire & Stone in Covent Garden. It was to celebrate the publication of the new My Daddy Cooks book. Making Pizza with My Daddy Cooks As you can see Ted was perfectly at home in […]
Morphy Richards Accents Toaster and Kettle VIDEO REVIEW
Video Review of Morphy Richards’ Accents pyramid kettle and four slice toaster
Cox Cookies and Cake by Eric Lanlard and Patrick Cox
Cox Cookies & Cake is the book based on the Soho cupcake bakery created by UK based French patissier Eric Lanlard and fashion designer Patrick Cox. If you fancy a touch of the Raymond Revue bar in your kitchen, this is the cookbook for you. The 75 recipes are predominantly cupcakes with two chapters on […]
Shark steam cleaner review: portable steamer cleaning
A Shark steam cleaner review in which the machine is put through its paces; see the Shark steam cleaner cleaning cookers, upholstery and plastic.
Iced Dreams: Forever Nigella 7
Forever Nigella 7 has just been launched by Arthi over at Soul Curry. This month your challenge is to make iced/cold/frozen desserts and puddings. Just what I need to cool off right now!! Promise I’ll be back soon. xx
Sea Bass with Lemon (Barbecue)
Has anyone noticed I’ve not published anything for two weeks? No? Didn’t think so. I’ve reached a point recently where sitting on the sofa watching Mad Men with my husband is more appealing than writing blog posts until 1am.
Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel restaurant
*This review was originally published in 2011. The restaurant is still open, but menus and experiences may have changed.* Radisson Edwardian is a well established four star hotel chain with around ten London hotels and a scattering elsewhere. Since I live in London this is probably the reason I have not stayed or eaten in […]
Peggy’s Favourite Cakes and Cookies: Book Review
A book review of Peggy’s Favourite Cakes and Cookies by Peggy Porschen. One of a series of Peggy-related posts including cake decorating classes and a visit to her pink London café. Book Review of Peggy’s Favourite Cakes and Cookies Peggy’s Favourite Cakes & Cookies is a paperback compilation of Peggy’s favourite designs previously featured in […]
Peggy Porschen Academy: Making Beautiful 2 Tier Wedding Cakes
Peggy Porschen Academy review of course decorating two tier wedding cakes covered in flowers
Peggy Porschen Parlour Café in London
A visit to the Peggy Porschen café in London, soon after opening. Photos show the pink parlour has changed very little since my visit when I took a cake decorating class with Peggy. This post is part of a series. Updated 2026 · Original images made bigger and brighter. I am excited to present, for […]
Forever Nigella #6: Nigella Fish Recipes
A quick heads up that Forever Nigella 6 has been kicked off by Kat at Housewife Confidential.
Morphy Richards Bread Maker: Pros and Cons REVIEW
My Morphy Richards breadmaker sat there unloved for weeks. “I’ll get round to it,” I told my husband, “In the meantime you have bread in the fridge.” This post was originally written in 2011, after being given a review model of the Morphy Richards breadmaker. See the 2025 update below to find out how I […]
