A couple of years ago my sister introduced our family to the River Exe Cafe (she has always been our guru when it comes to where to go and what to do in Devon) and since then it has become a firm family favourite, our go-to for lunches when we’re reunited and celebrations in the… Read More River Exe Cafe, Exmouth
Believe it or not, even after nearly a decade of living in this little island community – there are still things that I want/have wanted to do which I just haaaaaaven’t quite got around to yet… This weekend I was finally able to make one of those dreams a reality. Ever since I saw Corsairs… Read More Corsairs Beach Bar & Restaurant, Jost Van Dyke
Little known fact about me – for 6 years I worked in cocktail bars (very, very busy cocktail bars). The downside of this is that I am unapologetically snobby about my cocktails. I don’t like my mojitos too sweet, God help you if you go anywhere near my margarita with sour mix, I want my… Read More Easy Cocktails That Impress
As you might have already gathered, this blogger is very partial to a good meal, especially one that I haven’t had to prepare myself. I love sampling foods by different chefs, different cuisines and different experiences. I’ve never met a tasting menu I didn’t enjoy! Even better than that, there’s nothing I love more than… Read More BVI Culinary Team Dinner
Last weekend was my birthday and I was incredibly touched by all the thoughtful gifts that I received, to others some of them might sound a bit mad – but they showed just how well the person that gifted it really knows me! (Like my beautiful Juniper Fox painting or the instant cheddar grits I was given, because… Read More Mango and Raspberry Sangria
For years the farm to table concept has been gathering momentum across the world and for good reason. Eating local, shopping local produce, farmer’s markets, organic and now the freshest of the fresh – straight from the garden to the plate – means that many of us are eating better than ever. Finally, the initiative… Read More From Farm To Table: Brandywine Estate Restaurant
Yesterday I came across a big, fat bag of locally grown Caribbean Seasoning Peppers. These little guys are a bit of an anomaly as, while they look like a habanero pepper or something super hot, they are actually very mild. Just a slightly spicier version of a regular capsicum pepper and commonly used in marinades… Read More Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo Soup
This past Sunday a group of us girls hopped on the ferry over to Peter Island to say goodbye to a dear friend. Sadly, goodbyes are all too frequent in the BVI – it’s by and large a transient place since it’s difficult for expats to put down roots. But as sad as it is,… Read More Champagne and Long Walks at Peter Island
Anyone else suddenly get the occasional mid-week 9pm ‘screw the diet – treat yo’self’ feeling? That need for a sweet treat in order to pull yourself out of a hump-day slump? No? …just me then! When I get these moments of weakness I need to make something tasty quickly – and it is imperative that… Read More 3-Minute Boozy Bread Pudding
Years ago, when I first set foot in the BVI, my boyfriend at the time took me straight from the airport to the Dove (like literally straight there – still in my comfy, travel athleisure gear and without so much as 5-minutes to run a brush through my hair). More than a few espresso martinis… Read More The Dove Restaurant: The New Kid in Town
The Barefoot Angel 