No matter what’s happening in your life, or the world, you can always turn to a good book for comfort or inspiration. I always find time in my day to read. It’s the last thing I do before bed, and it’s no exaggeration to say I’d be lost without it. Here's all my latest book reviews and ...
Multi-tasking meals: roasted vegetable couscous
Life is busy, so it makes sense to make meals that can multi-task. This means preparing flexible food that will do for dinner one night, lunch the next and maybe even a portion to stash in the freezer for a rainy day. You'll feel happier and more organised – plus your value-to-effort scales will be ...
What to wear in September
Every September I fall head over heels in love with autumn fashion. It's something to do with childhood memories, when the change of the seasons welcomed shiny new leather school shoes and a warm duffel coat. I still feel like that excited kid – kicking though piles of crunchy leaves, pockets ...
If you only do one thing this weekend… eat figs on toast
This simple little set-up makes the easiest and tastiest breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's a sweet/savoury joy! Toast a slice of sourdough bread and top with:soft goat's cheese a ripe fig, sliceda few pieces of very thinly sliced red oniona drizzle of honey lots of salt and pepper I love ...
Things to do in September: go blackberry picking
A day spent picking and cooking blackberries will always be a day well spent! In September the hedgerows are heavy with sweet, ripe blackberries ready for the picking. Now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy them while they're at their best. Head for your nearest footpath armed with a ...