Easter conjures up memories of egg hunts, of stirring golden syrup, butter and cocoa powder together to make chocolate nests, of devouring fruity hot cross buns whenever the opportunity presented […]
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Exploring East Anglia: Bakeries, Beaches and Bikes
East Anglia is home to some glorious stretches of sand and shingle. From Hunstanton’s pinky-red cliffs and Blakeney Point’s grey seal colony (if you want to see oodles of adorable […]
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Mince Pie Cookies
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Festive Tiffin
For others, the countdown to Christmas begins with the launch of the festive sarnies – and that’s how this recipe came about. There’s a Pret a stone’s throw from the […]
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Cheddar and Chilli Loaf
Contrary to what many may believe, making bread doesn’t have to be as difficult as Paul Hollywood might make it seem. This tasty loaf, with a kick of chilli balanced […]
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: Cruach àrdrain and Beinn Tulaichean
When I sat down to write this post, I struggled to find words that would do Cruach àrdrain and Beinn Tulaichean justice. We had incredible views along the entire route […]
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Cairngorms National Park: Bynack More
Bynack More is one of those Munros that’s a bit out on a limb, and as such it’s best done as an out-and-back from Glenmore Forest Park. We had breakfast […]
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: Stob Binnein and Ben More
When it came to choosing a few Munros to bag over the course of my birthday weekend, it didn’t take us long to decide where to go: Loch Lomond and […]
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Summer Fruit Crumble Cake
Ingredients For the cake: For the crumble topping: Method: Tips:
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Geneva: Mountains and Monuments
Overlooking Geneva is the majestic Mont Salève. It’s not actually in Switzerland at all; it’s firmly in France, just across the Franco-Swiss border. Its limestone cliffs are the backdrop to […]
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