I was fortunate enough to visit Immie during her gruelling schedule at the Cookery School. The students had an early start and worked all morning each in teams to produce different aspects of the lunch menu. Such an industrious kitchen and I was so envious of the fantastic organisation of equipment and ingredients. I was invited…
Month: April 2016
Cookery School
This exceptional cookery school is run by Darina, Rory and Rachel Allen assisted by an additional team of fantastic teachers and technicians. I was in awe when we dropped off Immie as everything is so aesthetically pleasing. The corridors and hallways are full of wild flower arrangements so creatively thrown together and baskets and dishes…
Ballymaloe House
After a chaotic week with preparations and endless birthday celebrations I am able to put pen to paper again as it were. Simply back to the keyboard! One of my favourite places is the spectacular Ballymaloe House in County Cork Ireland. I love everything about this place and Ireland itself. Having read about the very…
Highclere Castle
We are surrounded by a wealth of stately homes and beautiful gardens which are at our disposal and Highclere Castle was one such venue which, having been an avid fan of Downton Abbey I was very keen to visit. It had taken me a while to get organised and when I at last looked online…
Circus Sauce
I could not mention Giffords Circus without mentioning the Circus Sauce experience. The circus tours Gloucestershire, the South West and now London taking residence on village greens and in parks. There are a collection of authentic circus caravans and tents. During the intervals you can have a delicious mug of steaming tea and a home made…
Giffords Circus
From May to September the most fantastic circus tours the countryside and last year also included Chiswick House in London for some performances. The creation of an Oxford graduate who followed her dream. Nell Gifford and her husband Toti. As a family we love Giffords. It is creative and original. The costumes are all handmade,…
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