A simple Greek orange cake

A simple Greek orange cake

A very straightforward yet tasty cake! This is a very simple recipe, with only a few ingredients and nothing too fancy. Makes a great cake for afternoon tea or a picnic! Servings 10 Prep time: 10min Cook time: 60min Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 400g self raising flour...
Sea Bass with a fava bean puree

Sea Bass with a fava bean puree

A simple yet impressive and delicious dish This dish takes some influence from some of the dishes we had during a recent trip to Crete- grilled octopus on a fava bean puree. We have swapped the octopus for Sea Bass as it is much easier to find in supermarkets, but the...
A week-long staycation in Dorset

A week-long staycation in Dorset

Beautiful cathedrals, stunning scenery and quaint little villages, Dorset has so much to offer! In May 2021, following some easing of lockdown restrictions in England, Wally and I were lucky enough to escape London for a week in Dorset. Instead of hiring a car from...
A trip to Kingston Lacy

A trip to Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy is located in Dorset and is a great place to visit for a day, especially if the weather is good.  This is a country house which was home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, after their home at Corfe Castle was destroyed… click here to read...