Thursday, 11th March 2010
I recommend my favourite places and things
Imagine a small boutique hotel within the walls of an old home, an internal courtyard with huge flagging stones, exquisitely decorated bedrooms, a cobbled lane outside and the edifice of the Pope’s Palace a mere twenty metres away … La Mirande in Avignon has to be one of my favourite hotels on our trip through southern France …
Have you had enough of Jane Austen and those bonnet dramas? If not then you can go to a Jane Austen Festival in Canberra in April. You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer over four days …
When you find a favourite something do you like to share it with your family and friends? Careme Pastry has been a favourite of mine for some time now. Apart from some great recipes I’ve just received this hint from their latest newsletter that I thought you’d like to read …
Cate Burton, from Queen B candles has just let me know a little but important hint when burning a group of candles … you’ve probably thought of it but I didn’t …
Images of candles - masses of candles - in a church in Italy on Christmas Eve has stayed with me for years. Christmas and candles just seem to go together don’t they? My favourite candles are from Queen B and this week I found just what I wanted for Christmas 2009 …
Cooking with love for those you love - in Manna From Heaven, Rachel Grisewood’s colourful and exhuberant cookbook, you’ll find recipes, stories and inspiration that really do help you achieve just that …
