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Oval Farmers Market

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One of the many things that I did this year, and never thought I would, was starting to work as a trader at farmers' markets. As a food blogger, I have explored many food markets around London, spending Saturday mornings chatting to producers and trying...

Torta Tricolore - Fruit Tart

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In a few hours, the Euro Cup 2012 final between Italy and Spain will kick off. To show support to my national team and my country (and also treat my friend to a special dessert tonight), I have made a Torta Tricolore! It's a tart with custard cream and...

Blacker Hall Farm - Yorkshire

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Visiting Yorkshire over the Easter weekend was a great way to try fresh and locally grown produce. I loved stopping at the Blacker Hall Farm, where we shopped for vegetables, fruit, cheese, homemade pies and bread and local ales. The farm shop is stocked...

Spiced Granola

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Yes, I made it, I completed the Food for Runners challenge! The goal was to post one healthy recipe a week for 10 weeks to support my fiancé's nutrition and boost his energies in the lead up to the Rome Marathon. The M-day has nearly arrived and tonight...

Brockley Market

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Brockley Market in south-east London is a little market that resembles a village farmers market. It takes only 8 minutes by train from London Bridge, but as you step down at St John's station you will feel like you are miles away from the big city! A...

Fruit'n'Nut Energy Bars

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There is a marathoner in the house...and thankfully, it's not me! :) In the excitement that followed our first Half Marathon in September, my fiancé decided to take the challenge up a notch and sign up for a full - 26 miles - marathon! Before he could...

Food Markets in Rome: Campo de' Fiori

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I am in Rome visiting the family and of course I am using all opportunities to take photos of my beautiful city. One of my favourite parts of Rome is Campo de' Fiori, literally "field of flowers". It's a square near Piazza Navona which hosts a fruit and...

Eating in Mumbai

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Last month I visited India for the second time in my life. My fiancé is originally from Mumbai, so we try to go once a year to visit the family. This year it was a special occasion for us, as we celebrated our engagement with a hindu ceremony  and the...