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Sunshine on a Rainy Day: Making the Perfect Caipirinha

I learned to make green curry in Thailand and how to make macarons in Paris so naturally, when I wanted to learn how to make an authentic Brazilian caipirinha, I went to…Kingston-upon-Thames.

I’ve been lucky enough…

Experiences
Apr, 02, 2015
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In Vino Veritas: Tasting the Hunter Valley

When your BFF is a wine snob, but all you know is how to drink it in large quantities, a little wine tasting education is in order. While travelling through Sydney, a tasting tour to…

Experiences
Mar, 21, 2015
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The Sweetest Day in Paris

With a macaron making class as the main ingredient, I set out to find the perfect recipe for the ultimate day out in Paris. What was I thinking??!!

First, pre-heat the oven

With the next class…

Mexico: Seeing Ruins, Getting Ruined

Mexico had been on my list for ever, so when Virgin started their service to Cancun, I jumped at the chance to burn some miles and plan a dream trip.

I booked 2 weeks, flying out…

Destinations
Mar, 05, 2015
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Jetting off to Ibiza makes for the definitive “pimped-out” weekend…well it beats tidying the flat and doing laundry! I fly out to the White Isle for a two-night budget(ish)-bling break fit for a Diva…

Friday afternoon

Ibiza to…

Making Macarons in Paris

Making macarons in Paris is the perfect alternative weekend when you’ve got a tooth as sweet as mine. Just don’t tell my dentist…

I’m a girl, I like cakes, I’m a walking cliché – sue me….

Experiences
Feb, 25, 2015
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Sunshine on a Rainy Day: Making the Perfect Caipirinha