I hope that you are enjoying the pre-Christmas festivities. Another strange year almost under our belts and I think we are all up for some good food, company, and cheer. We deserve it. It’s been busy over the last few months and a lot of you will already be aware that I have (at long […]
Sausages for Supper? Suddenly autumn has arrived, and my head has turned from salads to slow cooking. I find myself craving, soups and casseroles and I sense that I am not alone. Forget the chocolate, this is what I call “Comfort Food”. Exciting News: My Lovely friend Lisa from Seattle, one half of the Foodies […]
Busy Times, Busy Kitchen! If anybody sees me meeting myself coming backwards, it is because I am running around in circles at the moment. I am a great advocate for “Doing Less – Well” but I am quite sure that I am not living up to this. Events are now sneaking back on to the […]
It’s out of the bag – I am an Olympic Games addict! Every four (and the occasional 5 years) I sit and absorb sports that do not normally see time of day on our television sets and I love it. My days in the kitchen are partnered with coverage on the radio. Eventing, BMX, Triathlon, […]
Summer is definitely with us and I confess that I am not a huge fan. I can hear the groans already. Trying to cook in this heat is not too much fun. Particularly if it happens to be a day of baking with pastry! But I persevere, being the complete martyr and of course, reminding […]
Cook Books for Foodies This week on YouTube channel, “Foodies Across The Pond” Lisa and I go down the rabbit hole that is our collection of cookbooks. It is no surprise that we are both cookbooks obsessed! We each chat through 5 of our favourite – “couldn’t do without” books. Hop onto the video for […]
The sun has been to visit and isn’t it amazing how it changes your mood? Lisa and I have been discussing BBQ food and she has some great recipes coming up over the next few weeks that will be featured on our YouTube channel, Foodies Across the Pond. We are both considering buying a new […]
As I type this, the sky outside my window has turned as strange “graphite” colour and I long for summer teas in the garden. Scones, jam, cream and a pot of freshly brewed tea. Patience is a virtue, and I am sure that the day will come soon, but for the time being, I will not move […]
Gosh, I don’t know about you, but my head is spinning with change at the moment. Not only are we having to keep up with all of the regulations as we come out of, and hopefully stay well out of, lockdown, but we have lots going on in Myrtle land as well. Finally, we launched […]
A busy week at Myrtle HQ – we have finally, after 5 years of planning, launched our range of seasonings. Six in all, and all include the amazing super herb, Lemon Myrtle. These pots are a Summer Table essential, perfect for BBQ & picnic baskets. Finally balanced seasonings, fragrant and delicious. A customer first […]