All the Goodness (and the Evil) of a Spatula
April 5, 2022
The spatula, one of the most used utensils in my kitchen, is also one of the most evocative. … More All the Goodness (and the Evil) of a Spatula
Getting Out There in 2022
January 7, 2022
In 2021 I made the decision to step away from my paid job for a while to concentrate on my writing. Having got myself an incredible agent I wanted to be able to focus on getting my first novel published and get novel number two written. … More Getting Out There in 2022
Laurie Colwin – Cookery Writing for COVID times
November 30, 2020
I’ve recently been reading Laurie Colwin’s More Home Cooking, her second book of witty and warm cookery essays, mainly taken from articles she wrote for the now defunct Gourmet Magazine. The late Laurie Colwin, born and based in New York, was initially known for her fiction writing, first publishing in the New Yorker, followed by … More Laurie Colwin – Cookery Writing for COVID times
Almost finished? The Insecurity of writing.
October 30, 2019
I’ve been writing my novel for seven years. I’ve lost count of the number of drafts. … More Almost finished? The Insecurity of writing.
Can you ever have too many Cook Books?
January 18, 2016
Following an out of character New Year desire to make things a little more ship shape, I took a look at my kitchen shelf, not just overflowing with cook books, but teaming with recipe clippings, ancient foodie magazines, scrap paper and, I’m sorry to admit it, old bits of food. A clear out and a … More Can you ever have too many Cook Books?
Plant Heaven
May 18, 2015
Yesterday this fair weather gardener was lucky enough to spend a stunning spring morning at a beautiful plant fair, held in the grounds of the inspirational Rowdeford School, Wiltshire. In truth you should never go plant buying on a beautiful day – without fail you will always buy far more than you will ever be … More Plant Heaven
Biscotti – My New Best Friend
April 12, 2015
Recently I’ve been making Biscotti until everyone in my family feels I’m becoming a little obsessed. Fixated I may appear to be, but really I’m just thrilled to find something that takes me back to Venice, drinking coffee in a sunny piazza, watching the glamorous world go by, or where I can pretend I’m hanging … More Biscotti – My New Best Friend
Megeve Market – A breath of fresh air
March 26, 2015
In my last post I talked about coming out of hibernation and looking for some colour, trying to get away from the drab browns of winter. So I’ve been to France for a week, the place that shows off its food better than any country I’ve been to. Not far from where I was staying … More Megeve Market – A breath of fresh air
Coming out of Hibernation
March 10, 2015
At the merest hint of winter I dig out the casserole dish and throw on the polo neck jumpers. I love cold weather – the perfect excuse to make heart-warming stews and a spicy Chilli. I can’t wait to get the fire going, make a hot chocolate, get my books out and hunker down to wait … More Coming out of Hibernation
The All Consuming Task of Writing A Novel
January 23, 2015
Writing a novel is like being devoured by some enveloping disease. It requires you to forget that you have family, a job and a life. It would like you to starve, live in squalor and forget to pick the kids up from school. I’ve had a few months away from the novel, waiting for an … More The All Consuming Task of Writing A Novel
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