The view at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
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Ten happy things – July 18

by on July 30, 2018
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At the end of every month, I like to look back and reflect on ten things that made me happy and that I’m thankful for so here’s my Ten Happy Things for July. My first Henley Regatta Thanks to the lovely ladies at Debenhams, I got to attend the Henley…

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A review of Luca Italian restaurant
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Lunch at Luca in Clerkenwell

by on February 23, 2018
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If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that we always eat out on Saturdays for lunch and 95% of the time they’re Italian restaurants. I can’t remember how I first heard about Luca, which is an Italian restaurant in Clerkenwell, but it looked lovely decor-wise and I liked the look…

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A review of Flour & Grape in Bermondsey London
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Fabulous homemade pasta at Flour & Grape

by on February 9, 2018
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Flour & Grape is the new kid on the Bermondsey Street block. Located in what used to be Antico (another Italian restaurant we loved) it was pleasantly familiar when we stepped inside on a Saturday for lunch. The decor is largely the same, with a few changes here and there.…

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Festive cooking class with Parma Ham
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An alternative Christmas dinner with Parma Ham

by on November 27, 2017
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I bet I can guess your Christmas menu… roast turkey, gammon ham, perhaps a roast beef? Accompanied by roast potatoes, brussel sprouts, parsnips and gravy. Am I close? And there’s certainly nothing wrong with that but after you read this post, you might want to consider adding a pork Wellington…

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