What is it about the F word (no, not that word) that seriously frightens people off? What’s everyone’s problem with feminism? Over the past couple of months I have begun to identify myself as a feminist. I have always been a believer of gender equality, and because I’m a woman, [...]

Outside, it’s snowing. My window is overlooking the city centre and has a window sill that can double as a writing desk with a radiator underneath to keep me warm. A cup of tea is releasing steam next to my computer and there is little more one could ask from [...]

I have friends coming round for a meal next week and they are  both Vegetarian so I thought I would find some tasty vegetarian recipes. I  actually try to make at least one vegetarian meal a week and I use Quorn products a  lot as a meat substitute. The Quorn chicken style pieces [...]

My friend is coming to visit from the UK soon and I have decided I need to impress her by cooking some typical French cuisine ( I hope she realises all the effort i’m going to!!). So I am going to practise the following dishes on poor, unsuspecting friends here , and [...]

I seem to have become obsessed with cupcakes at the moment! Fortunately not eating them ( I need to be able to actually fasten up my jeans!), but making them. I have found so many recipes I want to try so I thought I would share a few . If [...]

A classic roast chicken is perfect for a relaxed Sunday roast. Make it extra special by kicking things off with a sophisticated cocktail. I have always been a fan of cocktails, I think they show that you have made that extra bit of effort. French Martini Mix together vodka, raspberry [...]