Chocolate Afternoon Tea

Hi dear readers, last weekend, I took T for a very special birthday treat to chocolate afternoon tea at Chancery Court Hotel. We had the most amazing and relaxing time with an excellent service and the chocolate treats were simply divine! We stared off our afternoon with a traditional English afternoon tea set consisting of … Continue reading

Honey glazed chicken with potato and orange salad

Hi all, I hope everyone had a good weekend! I was studying all day on Saturday and had friends from Germany over in the evening, always lovely! Yesterday, I spent some time cooking this delicious dish I’m going to present you today. I’m usually not a fan of blowing my own trumpet but the chicken … Continue reading

Food Addictions

Hey guys, I’m having a serious food addiction at the moment: Metcalfe’s skinny topcorn with crackled chocolate! It’s so good – I can eat it for lunch, as an afternoon treat or as a snack in the evening. I thought I was kind of over it but then a colleague offered some to me earlier … Continue reading

Potato Gratin with Beef Steak and homemade Garlic Butter

Hello dear readers, I hope you all had the chance to enjoy the wonderful warm weather last weekend. We were so blessed with sunshine and mild temperatures considering it is only March! Let’s hope that the beautiful sun will stick around with us a bit longer. I have to make a little confession: On Sunday … Continue reading

Celebrate good times!

Hello dear readers, Sorry for being rather quite at the moment but there is so much going on in my life, that I hardly find the time to blog. Plus, I have to admit, I’m not doing much cooking at the moment. I’m very busy again with studying (my next exam is at the end … Continue reading

Delicious cakes from Succrumbed

Hello everybody, Good news for all my readers with a sweet tooth and all the cake lovers among us! I have a very special treat today: if you’re looking for individually designed cakes for every occasion, for a very special treat or you simply want to enjoy little works of art, you should check out … Continue reading

Broccoli and Ham Pasta Bake

Hello dear readers, January was all about detoxing and trying to lose a few pounds I gained over Christmas. So I try to watch what I’m eating but not in a manic way. Even if I watch calories, I still want to eat some nice stuff and sometimes I grave pasta in a creamy sauce … Continue reading

Happy New Year!

Hello dear readers, I hope you all had a fabulous start to 2012! I was in Germany for Christmas but back in town for NYE which we spent with lovely friends in Kew Gardens. During my time in Germany I came across some awesome dishes, two of them I’m going to present you today. There … Continue reading

Lovely Bath

Hello dear readers, As mentioned last week, I was spending last weekend in Bath and I loved it! What a fantastic small city with lots of things to see, great atmosphere and amazing places to eat. We enjoyed every minute of this wonderful place. Bath Abbey View from the river On Saturday night, I booked … Continue reading

Oh Bella Italia: Homemade Lasagne

Hello dear readers, I must have said it a few times before but I think I can’t mention it enough: I love pasta dishes and I love food with melted cheese on top. Today, I want to introduce you to my very easy but still very tasty lasagne. You can make the bolognese sauce yourself, it … Continue reading