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• Plenty of Women Don’t Want Kids. I’m One of Them.

  

  (This article was originally written for and published on HerHampshire and has been updated for International Childfree Day 2023) Growing up, I always assumed... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023 FOOD & DRINK

• 2020 and Embracing Real Life Inspiration

  

  Image Credit Brett Jordan Unsplash.com 2020 has forced many brands to think differently about their PR, marketing and advertising. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• Anticipating Alpine Adventures

  

  It’s that time of year again when I’m looking forward to heading off to The Alps for some skiing and probably a good deal of eating and drinking too. This year... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• Embracing Autumn

  

  Without really realising it I seem to have embraced Autumn wholeheartedly…bring on the cosy nights in and the pumpkin spiced everything… I’ve changed my hair... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Greek September Sunshine

  

  I love a September sunshine break – it’s the best time to go away – quieter, often cheaper and still gloriously warm in Europe. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• York Test: You Will Not Believe What My Food Intolerance Is!

  

  I’ve been curious about food intolerances for a while, wondering if there’s anything I should remove from diet to help me avoid bloating and generally live well. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Swiss & Italian Lakes Road Trip

  

  This summer we drove from the UK to France, to Interlaken in Switzerland and on to our final destination of Lake Como for a few days, before heading back to... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Observations About Pescatarian Life

  

  Perfect pescatarian meal: Tuna Poke Bowl (enjoyed at The Hut, Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight) Since about April I have been following a pescatarian diet. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Why Winchester is the Perfect Place for Valentine’s Day

  

  I’ve previously blogged about a few ways to spend Valentine’s Day here in Winchester (read them here) – but a few things have changed around the city since then. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Skiing Lessons (that Have Nothing to Do with Skiing)

  

  There are keen skiers out there who live and breathe it and getting out there in time for “first lifts” is their priority. I am not one of these people. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Observations from Social Media Free Week in Cyprus

  

  I’d say relationship with my phone and social media has been a mild concern for some time. While I do mostly enjoy social media (I have met some amazing people... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Winchester to Host First Ever Coffee Festival

  

  Café culture lovers, you are in for a treat next month when the first ever Winchester Coffee Festival takes place! Held on Saturday 29 September at the Guildhal... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Meat Free Meals for Meat Eaters!

  

  I’m not a fully-fledged veggie, vegan or even pescatarian (though I do opt for fish over meat most of the time). However, I do firmly believe the future has to... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• 8 Things I Don’t Really Understand About Clean Eating and Nutrition

  

  So these days I try to eat as little processed food as possible and follow what (I think) are good nutritional guidelines. But questions, thoughts and concerns... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• National Tea Day: A Sneak Preview

  

  I’ve just been told about the biggest Par-TEA of the year, The UK’s only dedicated tea Fes-tea-val – National Tea Day! How amazing does a huge celebration of te... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Gin Pairing Event at New Hampshire Pub

  

  An exciting new pub and coffee shop is now open in the centre of Fleet – where the old Ask restaurant used to be. The site has had an extensive makeover and... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Why Kitzbuhel Has Stolen My Heart

  

  I’ve been to the Austrian town of Kitzbuhel before and knew I was fond of it but it was our most recent trip out there which really made me fall in love with th... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• This Month: Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday

  

  If you live in Winchester like me, you won’t have been able to miss the latest edition to its restaurant scene, the brightly coloured Turtle Bay! Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Alpine Eating

  

  A few weeks ago myself and a few companions set off on our annual pilgrimage to The Alps, shaking things up a bit this year and choosing France over Switzerland. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 FOOD & DRINK

• Coming Soon: Turtle Bay

  

  January in Winchester is looking up thanks to the forthcoming opening of Turtle Bay. The Caribbean themed restaurant will officially open on 21st January 2018,... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK