Stories to Satisfy your Hunger
On these cold dreary nights, where the promise of summer’s warmth is far off, there is nothing better than hot chocolate. Rich, dark and creamy, it helps lift the winter blues that still hang around this time of year. But have you ever wanted to be able to eat your mug after finishing your hot …
I had a dream, well actually my friend had the dream. She dreamt one night about making coffee, but instead of ground coffee beans, she used cacao. Once I had been told about this idea, I was intrigued. I had read that the Mayans and Aztecs, followed a similar process of turning the ground and …
On a walk yesterday in my local forest I was delighted to find more blackberries. As I rarely get an opportunity to gather these lovely berries and I love the taste so much, I decided to pick some. The next day I set out into the woods armed with a large plastic box. I spent …
I have always thought of cocktails as something sophisticated. Something to do in a bar with soft music playing or to be enjoyed before a meal with friends. But my view on cocktails was all changed on one crazy night this summer. I had learned from my university about a cocktail event called “Cocktails in …
What comes to mind when you think of classic Italian food? Is it a thin slice of mozzarella pizza or wonderful black and green olives with garlic? Is it pasta covered in a basil pesto or dark rich espresso? These are all typical foods which have made Italy famous across the world. But what would …
