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Bayou Villas at Lara Barut International, Antalya, Turkey

Bayou Villas at Lara Barut International, Antalya, Turkey

Recently I was invited to be a guest at the new Bayou Villas situated in the Lara Barut Resort in Antalya, Turkey.  Opening for the first time this year, the resort has built a selection of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom & 4-bedroom luxury villas for guests and 

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

We love France and have travelled all over, from Paris to Bordeaux, to Biarritz to the Alps, but it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the French Riviera.  I was first introduced to Cassis, a small town on this stretch of the fr, 

The World Cook with TUI (Crispy Skin Salmon with Truffle Pea Purée)

The World Cook with TUI (Crispy Skin Salmon with Truffle Pea Purée)

This post has been created in collaboration with TUI to help promote their fantastic new show The World Cook.   A short while back TUI asked me to help them spread the word about their new TV show ‘The World Cook.’  It’s a 7-part series showing 

What to do in Cefalù, Sicily

What to do in Cefalù, Sicily

Dan and I love everything Italian – the food, the wine, the culture and especially the little seaside towns.  Until now I’d never been to Siciliy so we decided to take a trip to the island and chose Cefalù as our destination.  Cefalù (pronounced chef-a-loo) 

Asparagus Hollandaise

Asparagus Hollandaise

British Asparagus is one of those things that heralds the start of Spring, and Asparagus Hollandaise with the first asparagus of the season is a rite of passage in our house.  Asparagus is usually available from mid-April until June in the UK.   To me, it 

SCD Refined Sugarfree Coconut Macaroons

SCD Refined Sugarfree Coconut Macaroons

After making a big batch of my Hollandaise Sauce I was left with some egg whites to use up.  I was after something sweet so I decided to make these Refined Sugarfree Coconut Macaroons.  They’re so easy to make, one bowl and just mix it 

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 

Sugarfree Sloe Gin

Sugarfree Sloe Gin

Sloe Gin is one of those quintessential British drinks that you don’t really seem to find anywhere else in the world.  For me, it brings back memories of wintery walks in the forest with a nip of Sloe Gin from a hip flask but these 

Savoury Grainfree Pumpkin Seed Butter Muffins

Savoury Grainfree Pumpkin Seed Butter Muffins

One of my favourite lunches is soup, and soup is usually served with a nice crusty bread roll.  I love some kind of bread with my soup and sliced bread doesn’t always do it.  Sometimes you want something you can rip a chunk off, slather 

A Refined Sugar-Free Easter? Yes it is Possible!

A Refined Sugar-Free Easter? Yes it is Possible!

Easter is around the corner and the shops are full of chocolate eggs, bunnies and hot cross buns.  It’s a sugar-overload everywhere you look!  So what can you treat yourself with at Easter if you can’t tolerate refined-sugars?  Look no further as I have some