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    Getting Organised

    Anyone who knows me knows I am not exactly the world’s most organised person. I would love to be, but it’s not happening. Which is why I enlist the help of diaries. This year I pushed the boat out and bought the Frankie Diary, which is something I always wanted, but never bought, mainly because I thought it was quite expensive. However, after many years of yearning, I decided this would be the year I would finally own one. Despite the fact that I ordered it at Christmas and it comes from Australia, it arrived fairly swiftly. It is definitely worth purchasing. The diary is beautifully illustrated and I feel…

  • Eat Like A Londoner,  food,  vegetarian

    Vantra Vitro

    Vantra Vitro is a small restaurant nestled along Oxford Street in London,  specialising in healthy food.  Everything is vegan which is why a group of us ended up there for my vegan friend Anna’ s birthday last weekend. The restaurant doesn’t sell alcohol so I drank Elderflower water instead (somebody tried the Mangoade). The food was in a buffet style,  so you help yourself and then the plate gets weighed.  You pay for how much is on your plate. There was a choice ranging from Thai curry to steamed broccoli and strogonoff.  I really enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend Vantro Vitro if you’d like to try something healthier. …

  • Book Reviews,  books

    My Favourite Book of 2014

    I meant to write this post a few days ago however, unfortunately I have been battling a heavy cold.  I want to write a review of my favourite book that I read in 2014.  Even though I read quite a few last year, the one that stands out in my mind is The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.  I have been a fan of Kate’s books for several years now and a new release always goes straight onto my to-read list. I was right to anticipate the release of The Secret Keeper, as it is a stunning, accomplished novel, with many layers and an excellent twist.  The basic premise of…

  • food

    Christmas Food

    This year,  Christmas has been an opportunity to eat and drink for me. I have to admit,  I’ve enjoyed the Christmas food with relish.  Here are a few pictures of what I’ve sampled over the last few weeks: Mulled Wine (The Embankment Hotel,  Bedford) Turkey (of course!) Raspberry Sorbet Cherry and Chocolate Torte I’m very excited to see what my adventures in food will be in 2015!