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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...