Tag: Christmas

Grainfree Mince Pies

Grainfree Mince Pies

Nothing quite says Christmas like a mince pie – it really feels like the festive season has started when you get your first taste of that sweet, spiced fruit flavour!  It evokes such a festive feeling – we always have a mince pie and a 

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Foodies 2021

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Foodies 2021

With Christmas creeping ever closer I thought it was about time to design my Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Foodies.  It’s packed full of great gift ideas for the Foodie in your life and there is something for every budget.  From stocking fillers for beginner 

Christmas Gift Guide for Wine & Spirit Lovers 2021

Christmas Gift Guide for Wine & Spirit Lovers 2021

When I’m not eating and exploring, my other passion is wine.  In fact, I’m happiest when I can combine all three so I love visits to vineyards, wine tastings, and trying amazing food and wine abroad.  It’s definitely not a cheap hobby though so gifts 

Refined Sugarfree Cranberry Sauce

Refined Sugarfree Cranberry Sauce

It just wouldn’t be Christmas or Thanksgiving without some cranberry sauce on your festive table to pair with that delicious turkey, would it?  Most cranberry sauce that you buy in a jar is full of sugar and so, because I can’t eat the white stuff, 

SCD Mincemeat – No added sugar

SCD Mincemeat – No added sugar

Some foods only come into their own at a certain Christmassy time of year.  Mulled Wine, Turkey and of course Mincemeat.  The Christmas season hasn’t really started until you’ve had your first Mince Pie of the year and that spicy, fruity flavour is so comforting 

Mulled Wine – Refined Sugar Free

Mulled Wine – Refined Sugar Free

At this time of year when there’s a chill in the air you need something warming and what better than a glass of hot, Mulled Wine.  Unfortunately every version I’ve ever seen is full of sugar so if I want it, it’s up to me 

Winter Wonderland  – Hyde Park, London

Winter Wonderland – Hyde Park, London

Christmas is a busy time!  Towards the end of November, Hyde Park in London ceases to be a peaceful haven of tranquility for walkers, joggers and cyclists.  It turns into the madness that is the Winter Wonderland.  Neon lights, fairground rides and attractions as far 

Buttery Savoy Cabbage with Bacon

Buttery Savoy Cabbage with Bacon

This is a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with a roast dinner like my Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb, Beef Brisket or even just a grilled chicken breast or salmon fillet.  Healthy and good for you, the cabbage is full of vitamins and the