It's time for the first recipe of 2017 from the talented Kym Grimshaw of food blog On the Plate, and I'm particularly excited about this one as it uses my favourite pasta: orecchiette. I first sampled orecchiette (Italian for 'little ears') on Rome's Piazza Navona at the age of 17, when I was travelling around Italy between school and university. It was served with butternut squash and grated . . .
A minimalist approach for the new year
Does anyone else find themselves craving calmness and simplicity in January? As soon as the madness of Christmas is over, I can't wait to tear down the decorations, clear out the clutter and focus on what really matters. I've always been drawn towards minimalism and pared-back design, but this year I want to streamline my life as well as my home. My aim is to get rid of anything that I no . . .
Merry Christmas!
Well, what a strange year 2016 has turned out to be. On a personal level, it's been wonderful - it started with a road trip around Iceland and a surprise proposal, and ended with a couple of exciting new projects (more on those to follow soon). On a global level, it's been turbulent and troubling, and I can't help facing 2017 with a twinge of trepidation. Next year is going to be a big one in . . .
Recipe | Cranberry & orange breakfast muffins
Earlier in the week I shared some recipes for sweet festive treats, and now here's one for indulgent Christmas breakfasts - cranberry and orange muffins, courtesy of the lovely Kym Grimshaw from Bristol-based food blog On the Plate. Tucking into these delights is the perfect way to start lazy holiday mornings, and orange and cranberry is one of those classic crowd-pleaser combinations. You can . . .
Sweet festive treats
For me, Christmas is about slowing down, catching up with family and friends, and taking time to indulge in those little treats that I rarely manage to squeeze into everyday life - long winter walks, steaming mugs of hot chocolate, and settling down to read with a huge slice of something sweet. With that in mind, I've gathered together delicious recipes for festive cakes, bakes and tipples from . . .
How to make a seasonal garland
At Christmas I love decorating the house with seasonal foliage - it instantly adds a bit of festive cheer, and it fills the air with the most magical scent. In the past I've stuck to placing clusters of it in vases and on mantelpieces, but this year I decided to create a minimalist, eye-catching garland instead. This garland is quick and easy to make, and it's the perfect weekend project if you . . .
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