Leonie

  • Patty Pans and Globe Courgettes

    We like our summer squash in this house but patty pans and globe courgettes are my particular favourites. It was back in 2013 that I discovered these two culinary delights. The first was in the spring when Paul and I… Continue reading

    Patty Pans and Globe Courgettes
  • Stuffed Summer Squash

    I was looking for something quick and simple to do with a globe courgette and a patty pan. They were harvested from our allotment a couple of days earlier and needed using before they went off in the bottom of… Continue reading

    Stuffed Summer Squash
  • Nottingham

    Although my home has been in South Yorkshire for many years, I do like to return to my birthplace every now and then. And when I do I am constantly surprised at how much I took for granted, how much… Continue reading

    Nottingham
  • Barcelona

    Whether it’s hunting out Gaudi architecture, Picasso paintings, fine dining, jazz clubs, the beach or wandering along Las Ramblas, a trip to Barcelona is always a treat. Continue reading

    Barcelona
  • Venice

    I fell in love with Venice the first time I watched a movie called “Summer Madness” starring Katharine Hepburn. At one point she actually falls into a canal! I promised myself I would one day visit Venice. On my first… Continue reading

    Venice
  • London Nights And Sights

    There is something eerily beautiful about the city at 2am Continue reading

    London Nights And Sights
  • Aunty Pam’s Parkin

    Parkin Recipe Continue reading

    Aunty Pam’s Parkin
  • A Photoshoot With Lils

    A photoshoot with Lils. Continue reading

    A Photoshoot With Lils
  • Soups, Stews And Casseroles

    The nights are drawing in and there is a definite chill in the air which means it is the season of hearty soups, stews and casseroles. Continue reading

    Soups, Stews And Casseroles
  • Fuerteventura, A Barren Rock

    We are now moving relentlessly through autumn into winter, with the weather deteriorating rapidly. Time spent outdoors in the garden or on the allotment feels like a distant memory. Plus, we are now in what is effectively another lockdown with… Continue reading

    Fuerteventura, A Barren Rock